The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) offers a Nursing Assistant Certificate through a comprehensive and structured program, designed to prepare students for roles in various healthcare settings. This program emphasizes basic nursing principles and assistant restorative services which are crucial for patient safety, comfort, hygiene, mental health, and the protection of patient rights.
The program is open to students who have demonstrated a minimum eighth-grade level proficiency in English and requires no prior application to a Limited Entry program. It spans regular 16-week tracks and accelerated 6-week tracks, offering flexibility to accommodate different student needs. Classes are held at multiple CSN campuses and utilize local skilled nursing facilities for clinical experiences. A unique feature is the availability of the lecture component online.
Students are expected to complete a criminal background check and meet health screening requirements before their fourth clinical class. The total cost for the program is approximately $1,645, which includes tuition, fees, uniforms, and necessary medical screenings. For more information, prospective students can contact CSN’s Health Programs Advisement Offices or directly reach out to the program director.
This program not only prepares students for immediate certification and employment but also ensures they are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the fast-evolving healthcare sector.
| Program Information | Details |
| Cost | Approximately $1,645 |
| Program Duration | Regular track: 16 weeks, Accelerated track: 6 weeks |
| Class Schedules | Regular and Accelerated (specific times and dates vary) |
| Prerequisites | 8th-grade level English proficiency, ENG 100 or Accuplacer Reading test score of at least 237 |
| Certification Eligibility | Yes |
| Location | Multiple campuses: West Charleston, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite |
| Phone | (702) 651-5652, (702) 651-5677 |
| [email protected], [email protected] | |
| Website | https://www.csn.edu/nursing-assistant-cc |
| Job Placement | No |
| Online Classes? | Yes (Lecture section) |
| Free Classes? | No |