Nurse Assisting Program at SCC
Nursing Assistants (NAs) are essential members of the healthcare team providing patient- centered tasks that help patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, repositioning, and ambulating. NAs work under the supervision of licensed nurses and assist with taking vital signs, answering call lights, and measuring food and fluid consumption.
NAs make a difference by assisting nursing staff with patient care to help improve the lives of those they serve. If you are compassionate, caring, and have a passion for helping people, you may be the perfect candidate for Scottsdale Community College’s Nurse Assisting program.
The Nurse Assisting program (NUR158) is a 7-week, 4.5 credit course that includes theory, skill practice in the nursing lab, and clinical experiences in healthcare facilities that prepares students for the Arizona State Board of Nursing exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA). In addition, NUR158, assists students to begin their careers in healthcare. The course focuses on critical thinking, communication, and team collaboration while integrating patient care skills.
Virtual Information Session
Attend one of these virtual information sessions:
- September 14, 2023 8:30 am
- September 19, 2023, 3:30 pm
- September 28, 2023, 5:30 pm
- October 3, 2023, 3:30 pm
- October 12, 2023, 8:30 am
- October 17, 2023, 5 pm
- October 26, 2023, 3:30 pm
- November 2, 2023, 8:30 am
- November 9, 2023, 5:30 pm
- November 14, 2023, 11 am
- November 21, 2023, 8:30 am
- November 30, 2023, 11 am
- December 5, 2023, 5 pm
- December 12, 2023 am
To RSVP for one of the information sessions, please contact Elizabeth Sage, Clinical Nursing Instructor, at [email protected] or (480) 423‑6717.
Program Location: On the beautiful Scottsdale Community College campus located at 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256.
Program Costs: Total costs for the Nurse Assisting Certificate of Completion program are $1,248 for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Please note that these are only estimates and include textbooks, supplies, immunization fees, and nursing scrubs. The estimate may change based on tuition increases and course fees. Estimates are on tuition rates for in-county students. Additional fees may apply.
Degrees / Certificates: Nurse Assisting Certificate of Completion
Pre-Registration Requirements: Academic, health and safety requirements must be met before registering for the Nurse Assisting Program (NUR158). Please attend an information session to learn more.
Get started today!
Step 1: Apply for admission to Scottsdale Community College
Step 2: Fill out and return the Nurse Assisting Program Application according to form instructions (application provided at the Virtual Information Session).
Step 3 (Optional): For more information, fill out this online form or contact Elizabeth Sage, Nurse Assisting Director, at [email protected] or (480) 423-6717.
Step 4: Once accepted into the program, register for classes through your Student Center.