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.

Upcoming Classes 

• We do not have upcoming classes at this time. Please check back!

How to Apply and Admission Requirements

• Read the Nurse Aide Fact Sheet.
• Complete the below forms in full and email to businessdevFREEWESTMORELAND%20or mail to Business Development Office, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
  • 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)
• The application deadline for all Nurse Aide sessions is three weeks prior to the start of class and payment is due in full one week prior to the start of class.

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

What Will I Earn? 

If you plan to stay in the region, there are many occupations related to this program degree and certificates. In the 10-county region* surrounding Westmoreland County Community College, the earnings for occupations range from $17.26 - $22.37, with an average hourly wage of $19.57. 

It is important to remember that wages vary based on level of education, experience, job location and other factors. 

Source: Data provided by Lightcast™ (https://lightcast.io/) 2026.1