Nursing Assistant

To provide a basic level of both knowledge and demonstrable skills for individuals who provide nursing or nursing-related services to residents in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or nursing facility (NF) and who are neither licensed health professionals nor volunteers that provide services without monetary compensation.

The campus facility is a single-story building facility that is equipped with several classrooms, a break room area, offices, multi-purpose room, and a reception area. Students will learn by utilizing various types of medical and office equipment and computers. The class ratio is 1 Instructor per 20 students for most programs.

Externship. Externship students are placed in an actual job in the business community for part of his or her school day in his or her last quarter of training. The students are exposed to the many components of his or her chosen occupational field and have the opportunity for "hands-on" experience. Externship sites may be located up to a 60-mile radius from the campus.

• Complete your entire program in 2 weeks
• Evening classes available
• Classes are flexible and are perfect for those with busy lives seeking to advance their career options
• Small class sizes with excellent access to experienced faculty

Our academic standards for our students and employees are high and what sets Infinity College apart is our duty to prepare capable men and women to excel educationally, in their career and personally.

Applicants interested in enrolling in one of our programs of study should contact the school, schedule an appointment for an admissions evaluation, and take an entrance exam. Applicants should be at least 17 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED and must successfully pass the entrance exam prior to admission, submit all required documents, and satisfy tuition. Additional admissions criteria may apply depending upon the program of interest.

Schedule. Day: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (2 weeks). Evening: Monday through Friday, 5:00pm to 9:00pm (4 weeks). Clinical times may vary.

The program is 80 clock hours, including a 40-hour externship performed under the direct supervision of the program Coordinator.

Start dates. New Students may enroll at any time. Classes start at frequent intervals; therefore, prospective students should consult an Admissions Representative for the dates of the next starting class.

Cost of attendance. Total cost: $730.

• Tuition: $235
• Registration Fee: $100
• Administrative Fee: $100
• Use of Lab/Clinical Equipment: $75
• Textbooks: $65
• Technology Fee: $75
• Supplies: $80

The Nursing Assistant program is not Title IV eligible. Certification/license exam fees are not included in the cost of your tuition.

Ways to pay. Cash, credit card, payment plan, tuition reimbursement, direct bill and vendor approved programs.

Payment plans. A plan tailored to meet your needs while attending school can be arranged at the time of registration. The school may, at the discretion of the Director, change this plan at an additional cost of $25 each time. The Infinity College Tuition Contract provides a financial planning option that allows the student to pay tuition and fees in equal installments.

Out-of-pocket expenses (not included in tuition). Mandatory fees the school requires: ID $10; parking permit $10 (no cost if the student does not have an automobile). Estimated mandatory items the student acquires from an outside source: scrub suit $40, blood pressure cuff $15, wristwatch $5, stethoscope $15, TB test $20, small pocket notepad $1, tennis shoes $20, criminal background check (LSP) $38, fingerprint $10 per card, drug screen $30. Optional fees include hepatitis vaccine $50 (if applicable), clinical makeup day $25 per day (if applicable) and graduation fee $100. Fees incurred prior to enrolling: entrance exam $20.

Students are eligible to sit for certification exams upon successful completion of the program (Nurse Assistant and CPR). Passing the certification and/or licensure examination is not guaranteed. Prometric's Nurse Aide Registry is used to maintain critical data about CNAs and their certification status.

Career services. Our career services department provides assistance to all graduates of programs at no charge. However, while career service assistance may be provided, it is understood that the school cannot promise nor guarantee employment to any student or its graduates. Assistance may include employment orientation prior to graduation, assistance with applications and employment forms, efforts to provide interviews with prospective employers, and contacts with employers to identify job openings.