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Nursing Assistant Program
Prospective Student FAQs

 

Nursing Assistant Prospective Students Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to register for a nursing assistant course?

Placement into English 0840 or score of 47 on ESL CELSA (reading)

Score of 28 or more on CELT (listening).

Please contact Enrollment Services at (507) 285-7219 for information on Academic Skills Assessments.

Please contact Eric.Sime@roch.edu should you have questions about meeting this requirement.
NA 1501 Successful completion of NA 1500 (or equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better.
NA 1602

NA 1500 or equivalent college course

Current CPR - may be Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider

Special permission required. Contact Eric.Sime@roch.edu should you have questions about meeting requirements.

 

Are there career paths that build off the skills learned for the Nursing Assistant Certificate?

Successful completion of Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical curriculum is a required component of Hospital Nursing Assistant, Human Services Technician, Practical Nurse, and Surgical Technology programs. The optional curriculum component can further prepare the health care provider with the necessary skills to seek employment in long-term care, home-health agencies, hospitals or other related service areas. Taking all of the Nursing Assistant components will increase employment opportunities. A Nursing Assistant may be involved in direct patient/resident care or assist with care of the patient/resident unit and/or equipment, charting, record keeping and home-health services.

 

 

Practical Nurse (LPN)

 

Human Services Technician

  

Nursing Assistant

   Surgical Technologist


Are there job opportunities for Nursing Assistants (NAs)?

Yes. Most NAs find employment in nursing homes (long-term care), home health care agencies, and hospitals.

What is the salary range for Nursing Assistants?

Average hourly rate is $9.00 - $12.00 per hour. This varies with region and experience.

Can I receive the Nursing Assistant Certificate online?

Not at this time due to the lab and patient care hours required.

I work during the day. Is it possible to complete the NA courses during the evening?

Yes. Evening course options are offered for NA1500 and NA1602 both Fall and Spring semesters.

Who would I contact if I still have questions?

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Eric Sime, Health Career Advisor
Contact information:
eric.sime@roch.edu
507-280-5006

 

 

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