Nurse Aide is a Diploma program offered by Chester Career College in Chester, VA. The program takes 6 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $1,295.
Program Overview
The Nurse Aide program offers students the opportunity to train for a rewarding career as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). As a CNA, you will be responsible for providing care to clients who require basic nursing care. Students are introduced to the role of the Nurse Aide. Discussion and implementation of nursing process with emphasis on the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the client, and critical thinking are covered. Care of the patients with common disease processes are also covered. Test questions will be in NCLEX format utilizing critical thinking concepts. Legal and ethical aspects, licensure and current trends in health care are noted.
The lab portion of this course provides opportunities for the student to observe demonstrations of selected skills and to demonstrate proficiency through a return demonstration. The skills are correlated with the units of study as well as the NNAAP® skills listing. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the NNAAP® Certification Exam which will allow students to petition the Board of Nursing for licensure as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Nursing Aides provide patient care and provide emotional support and advice to patients and their families. Nursing Aide work mainly in long-term care and home health facilities and occasionally in hospitals depending on the needs of the facility.
Admission Requirements and Process
It is the policy of Chester Career College to recruit and admit only those students who can demonstrate a sincere desire to succeed in life with new career skills and those who have a positive attitude toward learning. To be considered for enrollment all students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Upon completion of the admissions steps, the candidate's application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee and submitted to the School Director for approval. Notification of acceptance and/or denial is made on a continuing basis. Individuals will be notified in writing as soon as possible, generally within three school days. Chester Career College admits applicants without regard to race, religion, color, disability, sex, age or national origin.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalentTo be considered for enrollment all students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Admissions application and feeComplete an admissions application and pay the $25 application fee.
- Background checkComplete background check paperwork.
- Official transcriptsComplete and submit a request for official transcripts from high school, GED program, professional school and all colleges attended.
- Enrollment agreementComplete and sign an enrollment agreement.
- Physical and immunizations for clinicalsTo be eligible for externship/clinical assignments, students must provide the school with a completed physical and required inoculation report including HBV and PPD (TB skin test)…
- Clinical facility vaccination requirementsAll students enrolling in classes understand that if a clinical facility requires vaccination, they are expected to meet the requirement to attend clinicals or they will be…
Application Process
- 1Meet with an Admissions RepresentativeContact an Admissions Representative and schedule an appointment to tour the college; the Admissions team will help you develop a career plan and a timeline for reaching your career goals.
- 2Submit your applicationComplete an admissions application and pay the $25 non-refundable application fee.
- 3Background check and transcriptsComplete background check paperwork and submit a request for official transcripts from high school, GED program, professional school and all colleges attended.
- 4Apply for financial aidCreate your FSA ID, gather proof of income, complete the FAFSA (school code 034095), then call Chester Career College to set a financial aid appointment for eligibility.FAFSA Code for Chester Campus: 034095
- 5Sign your enrollment agreementComplete and sign an enrollment agreement; the Admissions Committee and School Director review your application, and accepted applicants receive an Acceptance Letter, generally within three school days.
- 6Attend orientationOrientation is held at the beginning of each new program start and covers school policies and expectations, financial assistance procedures, job placement assistance, educational programs and the school facilities.
Program Schedule
The Nursing Aide program is held Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Day clinicals are scheduled Monday through Friday between 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Classes missed due to holidays or scheduled cancellations will be made up on assigned Fridays or by extending regular class hours.
Contact the school for the next Nurse Aide start date.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition. Tuition for this program is $1,295. Cost includes actual tuition, program core textbook cost, training supplies, and clinical/externship uniform (where applicable). General Education textbooks will remain the property of Chester Career College.
Fees. All students will be charged a non-refundable application fee of $25.00. Should a student be required to repeat a course, he/she will be charged a per credit hour fee. A Returned Item fee of $50.00 will be charged for any payment method not honored by the fiduciary institution. Graduates receive their first transcript free; additional transcripts are $5.00 per request.
Paying for school. Tuition for the program selected is billed upon the first day of active enrollment. Any portion of the bill which will not be met by Federal Financial Aid, or scholarships must be paid at the beginning of the semester. Flexible payment plans make Chester Career College rates even more affordable.
Financial aid. Chester Career College is a Title IV school (federal school code 034095); contact the Financial Aid Office for details on aid for the Nurse Aide program.
Veterans and other assistance. Chester Career College is approved to offer training to eligible veterans under Chapter 31, 33, or 35 of the GI Bill®, and is approved to offer programs for the training of eligible individuals by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Rehabilitative Services.
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Curriculum
The Nurse Aide program is 140 clock hours — 70 hours of classroom/lecture, 30 hours of skills/lab and 40 hours of clinicals — with a minimum of 6 weeks of instruction (maximum satisfactory time frame completion, 9 weeks).
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Career Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the NNAAP® Certification Exam which will allow students to petition the Board of Nursing for licensure as a Certified Nurse Aide. Job growth will occur over all healthcare settings, but especially those that service the geriatric population like nursing care facilities, community care facilities, and home healthcare services.
Student outcomes (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Consumer Information Report). Nurse Aide (day and night combined): 30 total graduates; placement rate 75%; graduation rate 83%; licensure rate 91% (first-time test takers).
What to expect as a Chester Career College student
Facilities. This campus is conveniently located in the Phoenix Building Complex on West Hundred Road (Route 10) between I-95 and I-295 near Rivers Bend. This facility provides approximately 17,526 square feet of space. The campus includes a Nursing Laboratory, Library, Medical and Phlebotomy/EKG Laboratories, Computer Laboratories, Surgical and Sterile Processing Laboratories, and Pharmacy Laboratories, Massage Rooms, Media Center, Student Lounge, Faculty Work Room, Staff and Faculty Lounge, Administrative Offices, Restrooms and Visitor and Reception areas. The Computer Labs and Media Center are fully networked with internet access. Maximum class sizes are 20-25 students.
Library. Media Centers are available in each core classroom which consist of a collection of books, periodicals, and reference materials to support the programs offered. Chester Career College is also a member of the Library Information and Resources Network (LIRN). Through this online network, students have 24/7 access to electronic textbooks, journals, videos, demonstrations, etc.
Career Services. Our services are offered to both current students as well as to graduates. Our services include but are not limited to: Resume and Cover Letter Review, Job Interview preparation, and Career Development sessions. In addition to this, we also provide Externship assignments and Job Placement assistance.
Housing. Housing facilities are not provided by the school.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Chester Career College is accredited with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE). It holds a certificate to operate from the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), and is approved to offer GI Bill® educational benefits by the Virginia State Approving Agency. It is approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Nursing to offer the Nurse Aide Program.
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Chester Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
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