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
- Spring 2024 - Class 1
- Spring 2024 - Class 2
- Summer 2024 - Class 1
- Summer 2024 - Class 2
- Fall 2024 - Class 1
- Fall 2024 - Class 2
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)
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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
- 141.5 hours of training
- 85.5 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