Enrollment Requirements - Nursing Assistant

Applying for Program Admission

This program requires a special program application through the Center for Training and Development. The following basic requirements must be fulfilled before students may begin the application process.  Students must:

Placement scores

• Take the Accuplacer exam and must meet the following scores:  Reading - 41; Math - 15; Spelling - 35.

Additional Requirements

• Obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.
• Be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program.  At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities.  The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives.  Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions.  Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.

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