Westmoreland County Community College to conduct Nurse Aide Program at two locations this fall

August 22, 2018 Youngwood, Pa.

Westmoreland County Community College is conducting a Nurse Aide Program October 1 through December 1 at the Youngwood campus and October 8 through December 8 at Westmoreland-Indiana County.

The program consists of 72 hours of lecture/lab and 56 hours of clinical experience. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays 6-10:15 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The curriculum meets federal government guidelines and provides students with the skills needed to function as a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification Exam.

Cost of the program is $809 and a high school diploma or GED is required. Uniforms, a Pennsylvania Criminal Record check, a physical exam and liability insurance will be at the student’s expense.

The registration deadline for the Youngwood program is September 24. The registration deadline for the Indiana County program is October 1. For more information, click here or call 724-925-4082.