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.
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: TBD
Upcoming Class
Spring 2023 classes are currently being scheduled. Click here to be notified when Spring registration opens.
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
- 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
- Accurately measure, record and report residents' vital signs
- Report needs and changes in the residents' condition
- Monitor and document the residents' intake and output
- Feed and assist residents with nutritional intake
- Assist residents with range of motion exercises
- Measure, record and report residents' pain
- Provide a safe client environment
- Assist residents with hygiene and grooming needs
- Transfer and assist residents with ambulation and mobility needs
- 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