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NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM

REGISTRATION PACKET

AND INFORMATION

Must be received 10 days prior to the start of class to be admitted

for the semester.

Classes are offered at the following locations:

Superstition Mountain Campus

Signal Peak Campus

Maricopa Campus

San Tan Campus

Aravaipa Campus – One semester per academic year

11/16/2017

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Overview - Nursing Assistant Program

The Nursing Assistant Program is designed to prepare students to be eligible for Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) or licensing (LNA) through the Arizona State Board of Nursing and, upon examination, to practice in a health care agency as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Nursing Assistant. With a LNA, the student is eligible to apply to enter into the CAC Nursing Program. The CAC Nursing Assistant Program Information and Application Packets are available at the college admission and/or advising offices on each campus or may be downloaded on the college website www.centralaz.edu (go to ‘Academics’ – ‘Divisions and Programs’ – ‘Health Careers’ – ‘Nursing Assistant’). Applicants seeking to enroll in the Nursing Assistant course CNA125 should read and print this packet and complete it quickly to ensure enrollment in the class. The completed packet must be uploaded to the CastleBranch website. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Health Careers Office at 480.677.7787 for assistance. Only applicants that have submitted completed Nursing Assistant packets to the certified background website will be allowed to register for the Nursing Assistant Classes. Upon satisfactory completion of CNA125 Nursing Assistant course, the student is eligible to receive a certificate of completion. Each student must submit a request for a certificate on the last day of the Nursing Assistant program. It should be given to them by the instructor during the last class. Certificates will then be made and placed in the mail to the address you have provided. Central Arizona College reserves the right to change without notice, any materials, information, curriculum, requirements, and regulations in this publication.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Those wishing to register for CNA 125 Nursing Assistant Course must submit a Request for Registration form and provide documents via Certified Background following the procedure described below: 1. Carefully read through the procedure for requesting registration into the Nursing Assistant course. 2. If you have questions about the process, you can contact the Health Careers Office at:

480.677.7787

3. Complete the following information:

a. Request for Registration form

b. Documented proof of all immunizations

c. Copy of both sides of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider card.

d. Health Care Provider Signature Form

e. Unofficial Central Arizona College Transcript

f. D & S Required Information Form

g. Copy of both sides of a valid driver’s license

h. Student Acknowledgement Form

i. Background Check

j. Student Checklist k. High school diploma or GED l. Drug test (Sonora Quest Labs) m. Fingerprint clearance card (level 1) from a Department of Public Safety location. For more

information please use this link http://www.azdps.gov/services/fingerprint/#9 n. Proof of legal Presence (PLP). For more information please use this link:

http://www.azbn.gov/media/2298/citizenship-documentation-packet-042017.pdf

SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTS TO CASTLEBRANCH. NO INFORMATION IS TURNED INTO THE HEALTH CAREERS DEPARTMENT

I NEED HELP!!! If you need assistance please contact CastleBranch at 888-723-4263 or

servicedesk.cu@castlebranch.com

A Student Support Representative will be available Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, and Sunday 10am-6:30pm EST

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STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE NURSING ASSISTANT

“my CB” is a secure platform that allows you to order your background check and medical document manager online. Once you have placed your order, you may use your login to access additional features of my CB, including document storage, portfolio builders and reference tools. my CB also allows you to upload any additional documents required by your school.

Required Personal Information o In addition to entering your full name and date of birth, you will be asked for your

Social Security Number, current address, phone number and e-mail address.

Drug Test (Sonora Quest Labs) o After you place your order and near completion, the Health Careers department

administrator will mail your Drug Testing Form that will be required.

Immunizations o Document trackers provide secure online storage for all of your important

documents. At the end of the online order process you will be prompted to upload specific documents required by your school for immunization, medical or certification records.

Payment Information o At the end of the online order process, you will be prompted to enter your Visa or

MasterCard information. Money orders are also accepted but will result in a $10 fee and an additional turn-around-time.

About “my CB” profile

Order Summary

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Place Your Order

Go to: https://www.castlebranch.com/sign-in and enter package code: CE37

You will then be directed to set up your “my CB” account.

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Your results will be posted directly to your my CB account. You will be notified if there is any missing information needed in order to process your order. Although 95% of background check results are completed within 3-5 business days, some results may take longer. Your order will show as “In Process” until it has been completed in its entirety. Your school's administrator can also securely view your results online with their unique username and password.

Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) -There must be documentation of one of the following:

2 vaccinations

Positive antibody titers for all 3 components (lab reports required)

Varicella (Chicken Pox) -There must be documentation of one of the following:

1 vaccination

Positive antibody titer (lab report required)

Hepatitis B -There must be documentation of one of the following:

3 vaccinations

Positive antibody titer (lab report required)

TB Skin Test -There must be documentation of one of the following:

2 Step TB Skin test (Two-Step TB Skin Test consists of an initial TB skin test and a secondary TB skin test 1-3 weeks following the first test.)

If positive results, provide a clear Chest X-Ray (lab report required) -Documentation must be within the last year.

Place Your Order

View You’re Results

Immunization Requirements

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Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) -There must be documentation of a Tdap booster within the past 10 years. CPR Certification -Must be the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course. Copy must be front and back of the card & card must be signed. Influenza -Submit documentation of a flu shot administered during the current flu season. Physical Examination -Provide your physical exam form completed and signed by a medical professional. Exam must include date. D&S Required Information Form -Download, print & complete the D&S Required Information for Certification form and upload to this requirement. Transferable Credits - Student needs to upload their unofficial Central Arizona College transcripts, showing a passing grade in reading and math. If the student is not required to take a reading course, their transcripts must reflect an English composition course (ENG100 or higher).

If a student is transferring from a different institution, their transcripts must be evaluated PRIOR to applying to the program.

Driver’s License -Provide a copy of your current Driver’s License Student Acknowledgement Form -Download, print & complete the Student Acknowledgment form and upload to this requirement High School Diploma or GED -Provide a copy of your high school diploma or GED Drug Test You are required to take a drug test, (urine test), which must come back negative in order to start practicum, if you test Positive for drugs; you can retake the drug test at your expense, once in the same semester. The college may at its option require you to take additional drug tests anytime during your practicum, if you test positive for drug use you will no longer be able to complete the program.

Other Requirements

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Fingerprint clearance card (level 1)

-From a Department of Public Safety location. For more information please use this link http://www.azdps.gov/services/fingerprint/#9 Proof of legal Presence (PLP) - Every Arizona Nursing Assistant student will need to have proof of legal presence (PLP) in the United States on file with D&S Diversified Technologies – Headmaster, LLP.

The PLP cover sheet and a comprehensive list of documents acceptable for proof of legal presence is available at: http://www.azbn.gov/media/2298/citizenship-documentation-packet-042017.pdf Once completed, upload the PLP cover letter and two forms of documentation to Castlebranch.

NOTE: Please check that the document is clear and readable before sending (we cannot accept

documents that we cannot clearly read all of the information and the picture of the candidate’s face must be easily seen – we have received ID’s where the face is all white and all that is visible is the hairline).

This identification document should be the same as the ID document(s) the student is going to use for state testing.

Process for Notification of Permission for Registration Completed requests received during registration will be dated and placed in order of receipt. Our Program is based on a first come first serve process.

Once Request for Registration forms and documents are checked for requirements and deemed complete by the Director of the Nursing Assistant program, the student is eligible for registration. The number of available positions in the Nursing Assistant course is limited; students are registered only as space is available. The student will receive permission to register by email via only CAC email accounts. They must take that email to the registrar at the college to register for the class. Once students are notified, students must register within 24 hours. Payment is due at the time of registration.

If the student fails to register within the 24 hours’ time frame his or her slot will be given to the next student on the waiting list.

You may call the Health Careers office at 480.677.7787 to check on placement status if you have not received an email from us by 7 days after you uploaded all required information to the Castlebranch website.

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Additional Information about the Nursing Assistant Program If you are registered for the Nursing Assistant classes and decide not to attend the program for any reason, you must come to the Admissions office and withdraw in advance of the start date.

Any student not attending class or clinical on the first day will be withdrawn from the course. The Nursing Assistant course has a strict attendance policy and students are expected to attend each class session.

The first 105 hours of class (didactic and skill portion) will be held at the CAC (Central Arizona College) campus. The last 45 hours of class (clinical portion) will be held in a skilled nursing facility that has a contract with the Health Careers Department at CAC. Each class goes as a group to one location at the same time. The beginning and ending times of the clinical portion may be different than the didactic hours and will probably be 8 to 12 hour shifts; but will definitely be on the same day of the week. For this reason, it is not usually a good idea to schedule other classes on the same day(s) as your Nursing Assistant Class.

Nursing Assistant Uniforms: Students must wear a forest green or hunter green scrub top, forest green or hunter green scrub pants and white shoes. You will be expected to wear your uniform and shoes starting with the second day of class.

Books: Students must purchase course materials prior to the first day of class in campus bookstores. The bookstore staff will tell you which textbooks and classroom materials are required for the Nursing Assistant courses. ** There are required chapters of homework that must be completed before the first day of class. The instructor will send you an email prior to the first class letting you know what chapters are expected to be completed. This homework is imperative to the tests you will be given on the first day of class. **

COST ESTIMATE FOR THE NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM *

CNA125* Nursing Assistant Courses (8 credits x $86.00 Arizona Resident) $688.00 Liability Insurance Included with tuition and fees Fingerprint card $50.00

Textbooks Approximate $100.00 Drug Test Approximate $58.00 Background check $76.00 CPR Certification Cost will vary $40.00 Gait/Transfer Belt (May be required in specific agencies) Cost will vary $12.00 Stethoscope (optional) Cost will vary $20.00 Watch with a Second Hand Cost will vary $10.00 Uniform and Shoes Cost will vary $80.00 Physical Exam and Immunizations Cost will vary $150.00

Total Estimated Cost of Nursing Assistant Program $1284.00

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Upon completion of CNA 125 students are eligible to take the examination for certification as Nursing Assistants administered under the guidelines of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The cost for obtaining certification is approximately $113.00. Contact the ASBON at http://www.azbn.gov or 602-771-7800.

*Fees are subject to change by the Central Arizona Community Colleges Governing Board. All costs quoted are subject to change. Please see the latest course catalog for pricing.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION No exemptions to the immunizations or physical assessment requirements are

granted because of the requirements of the clinical sites.

HEALTH RECORDS Required Immunizations Documentation Submitted to CastleBranch as follows:

Documentation of the following vaccinations or having had the disease

If you have no proof of the vaccinations or having had the disease, you must get a blood Titer Test

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

To be considered immune (if you were born during 1957 or later): Documentation of having had the disease or vaccinations consisting of 2 doses of live measles and mumps vaccine and at least 1 dose of live rubella vaccine or lab evidence of immunity on a Titer Test is needed.

To be considered immune (if you were born before 1957) it is recommended that you have 2 doses of MMR vaccine if you are unvaccinated and Titer tests are negative.

If you do not have any of the above, you will have to have the vaccinations consisting of 2 doses of MMR 4 weeks apart.

MMR vaccination may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

Varicella (Chickenpox)

To be considered immune, you need documentation of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine given at least 28 days apart or history of Varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or lab evidence of immunity on a Titer Test.

If you do not have any of the above, you will need to have the vaccinations consisting of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine 4 weeks apart.

Varicella vaccination may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

If you have not completed a primary series of 3 doses of tetanus and diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine, you will need to have the first dose and then the 2nd dose 4 weeks later and the 3rd dose 6-12 months after the second. Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) can substitute for any one of the doses in the 3-dose series.

If you are under 65 years old, you will need a one-time dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) if you have NOT received Tdap previously. Then you will need Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) booster every 10 years thereafter.

Tdap or Td vaccination may be given at the same time as other vaccines.

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Hepatitis B

To be considered immune, you need documentation of a 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine at 0, 1 and 6 month intervals or a positive Hepatitis B Titer Test.

If you do not have any of the above, you will need to have the 3-dose series (Dose 1, then dose 2 in 1 month, dose 3 approximately 5-6 months after dose 2)

Tuberculosis (Tb) skin test (PPD or Mantoux) and the results within the past 6 months.

You will need a 2 step PPD skin test for Tb. (Two-Step TB Skin Test consists of an initial TB skin test and a secondary TB skin test 1-3 weeks following the first test.)

If the skin test is positive, you will need documentation of a negative chest x-ray within the past 6 months.

PPD skin test can be given either on the same day as vaccination with live-virus vaccines or 4 to 6 weeks after the vaccination

IMPORTANT:

Students are responsible for maintaining their own health records including current CPR certification and proof of negative TB skin tests until completion of the program. Copies of proof of these updates must be submitted to the Certified Background website.

Some places that offer immunizations would be your private physician, the Pinal County Health Department, the Maricopa County Health Department and EVVAX (East Valley Vaccination and Examination Center) in Mesa. Your private physician and EVVAX may offer Titer tests.

Students are responsible for their medical expenses.

CPR CERTIFICATION You must take an American Heart Association BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CPR Class. CPR certification must include infant, child, and adult, 1 and 2 man rescuer, evidence of the Heimlich maneuver and evidence of a land-based demonstration component. CPR certification must have been completed within the last 12 months. Include a copy of both sides of the CPR card in your Nursing Assistant Packet. You must take the CPR class in person; online class certification is not acceptable. CPR class dates and locations are available online. Some of the organizations that offer these are CPR instruction.com; American Safety & Health Institute; The Heart Association, local fire departments and the first week of the semester at the CAC campus.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SIGNATURE FORM A health care provider must sign Health Care Provider Signature Form (page 8 of this packet) and indicate whether the applicant will be able to function as a Nursing Assistant student. Health care providers who qualify to sign this declaration include a licensed physician (M.D., D.O.), a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician’s assistant (PA). If any medical condition exists which may interfere with your becoming a NA, then you may be sent to an independent practitioner for a second opinion. (The student is responsible for the cost).

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HEALTH DECLARATION: It is essential that nursing students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients (50 pounds or more), stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. Students who have a chronic illness or condition must be maintained on current treatment and be able to implement direct patient care. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.

Math and Reading Perquisites

Students need to upload their unofficial Central Arizona College transcripts, showing a passing grade in reading and math. If the student is not required to take a reading course, their transcripts must reflect an English composition course (ENG100 or higher).

If you have completed 9 or more transferrable credits at another college, you will need to have

those credits transferred by having an official transcript sent to Central Arizona College and the transcripts must be evaluated by Central Arizona College PRIOR to applying to the program.

. BACKGROUND CHECK All students registered for the Nursing Assistant course will be responsible for obtaining a background

check from CastleBranch. The website address is https://www.castlebranch.com/sign-in WAIVER OF LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION GUARANTEE: Admission or graduation from the CAC Nursing Program does not guarantee obtaining a license or certificate to practice nursing. Licensure and certification requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statutes, Rules and Regulations, independently of any college or school requirements for graduation. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years, the Board cannot consider your application. After finishing the Nurse Assistant program, as a part of the certification process, all nursing assistant applicants for certification and licensure must be fingerprinted to permit the Department of Public Safety to obtain state and federal criminal history information. All applicants with a positive history are investigated. If there is any question about eligibility for licensure or certification, contact the nursing education consultant at the Arizona State Board of Nursing (602-771-7800).

Students may be removed from the program based on the following criteria. This criterion is not all inclusive and may need administrative approval.

1. Stealing 2. Drug Use 3. Certified Background Falsification 4. Breach of Confidentiality 5. Felony Convictions or Numerous Misdemeanors 6. Serious Unprofessional Conduct

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REQUEST FOR REGISTRATION

(PRINT) Name _________________________________________Student ID Number______________________ E-Mail Address (Acceptance will be granted via email, Acceptance email will ONLY be sent to your CAC Email) ___________________________________________________________________________________ _______ Phone: Cell ________________________Day________________________ Evening _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________State________________________Zip Code___________

COURSE ID: CNA125 NURSING ASSISTANT I am requesting (Check one): ____ Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge

____ Superstition Mountain Campus in Apache Junction ____ Maricopa Campus in Maricopa ____ San Tan Campus ____ Aravaipa Campus in Winkelman (Spring Semesters ONLY)

1st Choice CRN #_______________ 2nd Choice CRN #_______________

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Health Care Provider Signature Form Applicant Name_______________________________ Student ID Number_________________

(Please Print)

It is essential that Nursing Assistant students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients (50

pounds or more), stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. Students who have a chronic illness or condition must be maintained on current treatment and be able to implement direct patient care. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application. I believe the applicant _______ WILL OR _______ WILL NOT be able to function as a nursing student as described above. If not, explain: _____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Licensed Healthcare Examiner (M.D., D.O., N.P., P.A.) Print Name: _______________________________________________ Title: ___________________________ Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ___________

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Please upload this completed document to your profile in CastleBranch.

I have read and understand the following requirements for my Certified Nursing

Assistant Course: (Please initial each line and sign at the bottom)

_____ I understand that I must read my assignments before the start of the first class to be prepared for my first day of testing. _____ I understand that I must log on to Blackboard before the first class and read the course syllabus and curriculum. _____ I understand that the clinical start time can / will be different than the class start time based on which clinical facility you may attend. _____ I understand that I will need to know and remember where my clinical site is after the Instructor has given out the information. _____ I understand that due to campus being closed for Holidays (students cannot attend class or clinical when the campus is closed) that my end completion date may fall after the semester has ended. _____ I understand that there is no guarantees of make-up classes for clinical or classroom time. _____ I understand that there are a physical requirements when attending clinical such as lifting 50 pounds or more, bending, reaching and standing for long periods of time. A doctor’s note cannot change this requirement. CAC nor the clinical facility will not accept this liability. I understand that a zero tolerance for impairment due to alcohol and/or drug use while on campus or in clinical affiliation experiences. Infringement of this policy will cancel the offer of admission. ____ I understand that if an Influenza vaccination is not available at the time of uploading your completed packet, that my completed packet will be accepted. I understand that I will be responsible for fulfilling this requirement before I can attend my clinical site. Name: _____________________________________________________Date:_______________

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D & S Required Information for Certification

This information is required for your state testing. All information MUST MATCH your state issued photo identification card or valid driver’s license. If it does not, you will not be

allowed to test at their testing facility.

Social Security Number: ( - - ) Name: (Last) (First) (Maiden)

Date of Birth: (Month) (Day) (Year)

Address: (Street Address) (Apt. #)

(City) (State) (Zip)

Phone Number: ( ) ( ) ( ) (Home) (Work) (Cell)

Email Address:

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STUDENT CHECKLIST TO DETERMINE COMPLETENESS OF

NURSING ASSISTANT PACKET

(PRINT) Name _____________________________________Student ID Number___________________ (PRINT) E-Mail Address (will be used to notify you of your acceptance) ______________________________ (CAC Student Email ONLY)

Nurse Assisting rev. 9/15/08

The following items have been enclosed in this packet: All immunization records must include:

your name

signature of the healthcare provider giving the immunization

date of immunization Drug Test

______Level 1 fingerprint card

______Proof of legal presence (PLP)

_____ Documented proof of MMR (Measles/Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or 3 positive titer tests.

_____ Documented proof of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccination or positive titer test.

_____ Documented proof of a Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) immunization within the past 10 years.

_____ Documented proof of a 2 step TB skin test (PPD) and negative results within the last 6 months

or documented proof of a tuberculosis-free status on an x-ray within the last 6 months.

_____ Documented proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccinations or positive titer test.

Documentation of the first vaccination must be submitted with the packet; Documentation of the second one must be submitted one month after the first vaccination And the third one 4 months after the second vaccination.

_____ Documented proof of an Influenza Vaccination from the current season

_____ Documented proof of CPR BLS Provider Certification within the last 12 months.

A copy of both sides of the CPR certification card.

_____ Health Care Provider Signature Form signed by Physician or Physician’s Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner _____ Documented proof that Student tested out of MAT 082 or pass MAT 082 and either test out of RDG094

or pass RDG094 prior to enrolling in the Nursing Assistant Class. or documented proof of an Official Transcript sent to CAC with 9 or more transferrable

credits. _____ D & S Required Information for Certification Sheet

_____ Student Acknowledgement form Signed

_____ High School Diploma or GED

_____ Front and back copy of your valid Driver’s License

_____ Printed receipt for online background check from www.castlebranch.com