Make a Difference - Become a Nurse Aide

Nurse aides are in high demand in our region. The Nurse Aide program at Westmoreland County Community College will put you on the path to possible full-time employment and a rewarding career.

What Are the Job Duties of a Nurse Aide?

• Accurately measures, records and reports residents vital signs
• Report needs and changes in the resident’s condition
• Monitor and document the resident’s intake and output
• Feed and assist residents with nutritional intake
• Assist resident with range of motion exercises
• Measures, records and reports resident pain
• Provides a safe client environment
• Assist residents with hygiene and grooming needs
• Transfer and assist residents with ambulation and mobility needs

Employment Opportunities

• Employment in nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and home health care
• Job growth projected to increase 15% from 2019 to 2029
• Projected annual openings are 10,259
• Entry-level wage: $20,475
  • Mean wage:$25,459
  • Experienced: $34,436

Program Details

• 128 hours of training
  • 72 hours of lecture/lab
  • 56 hours at a clinical site
• Program meets the mandates of the federal government (via OBRA)
• Training completed within 8-9 weeks
• Instructors approved by Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Program offered fall, spring and summer semesters
• Preparation for National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam

Upcoming Class 

Class begins June 21, 2022 and ends on August 19, 2022

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. & Fridays from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

summer schedule

How to Apply and Admission Requirements

• Read the Nurse Aide Fact Sheet.
• Complete the below forms to upload to your application dashboard (your application is not complete without the below forms):
  • Verification of Residency Form
  • Registration Form
  • Attestation of Compliance with PA Act 14 Form
  • Health and TB Form
  • CHRI Information
  • Process for Procuring an FBI Report for NA Training
  • Liability Insurance Form
  • FERPA (this document only needs to be completed if your education is being covered by a 3rd party)
• Application Deadline: Friday, June 10, 2022

Course Requirements

• Attend all classes – lecture/lab and clinical
• Achieve 80%  on exams
• Be able to do heavy lifting (verified by your physical exam)
• Show evidence of liability insurance prior to the first day of clinical
• Perform all the skills on the clinical performance records
• Wear identification that clearly states you are a trainee - provided by Westmoreland