Nursing Assistant Certificate

Students are eligible to apply to write the State certificate exam for Nurse Aide after completion of NUA 101 , NUA 170 , and NUA 171 . Students completing NUA 171  in addition to NUA 101  and NUA 170  are eligible to receive a certificate from PPCC.

Note: Students must be 16 years of age in order to enroll in the clinical course, NUA 170  and NUA 171 . Due to restrictions from our Community Partners students who are under 18 years of age may be limited in clinical placement sites. Clinical dates and times are subject to change. In order to be eligible for clinical placements and prior to clinical placements students are required to complete:

• Criminal background check/drug testing
• Health statement/immunizations
• CPR for Healthcare Provider (BLS)
• Successful completion of NUA 101  

Students should see an NUA advisor or attend a nursing information night for more information.