Nurse Aide

Courses

Nurse Aide Classroom

This nurse aide classroom course will provide the student with knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include resident's rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the healthcare team, restorative services, mental health, and social services needs. No high school diploma or GED required. 

Nurse Aide Clinical

The Nurse Aide clinical course is practical instruction with close and/or direct supervision provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor), generally in a clinical setting. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. This is a direct patient contact course.

Class Dates and Times

Classroom LOCATION

Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
3200 W. Cuthbert
Room 124

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CLINICAL LOCATION

Midland Medical Lodge

3000 Mockingbird Lane

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Another option to complete Nurse Aide training is now available

Classroom hours may be completed online through the Texas Health and Human Services website. Computer Based Training (NATCEP) is a free, online training that satisfies the 60 hours “classroom” time required to complete in order to be approved to take the state certification exam. You will still need to complete a Skills Assessment class ($150) and a Clinical class ($300) through Midland College. If you are interested in this option, here is the link to sign up with Texas Health and Human Services:

Texas Health and Human Services Registration

Once you have completed the online training, please have your Viewpoint Screening application completed and approved submit your online certificate to turn in for registration in the Skills Assessment and Clinical courses.

How to Registeer for the NATCEP Course (pdf)

Program Requirements

• 18 years or older
  
  
• Copy of Photo ID or Driver’s License
  
  
• Copy of Social Security Card
  
  
• CPR Certified
  Provide a copy of current CPR Certification.
  Must be American Heart Association, BLS, within past 2 years.
  
  MC CPR Courses
  CPR courses as part of our Risk Management Training program. Browse course offerings at the link below or call (432) 683-2832 for details.
  
  Risk Management Training Course Offerings
  
  
• Pass Criminal Background Check (processed by Viewpoint Screening)
  
  
• Proof of Current Immunizations
  • Flu (October - March)
  • Tetanus (Td or Tdap) - 1 shot within last 10 years
  • MMR - 2 shots if born after 1957
  • Hepatitis B series - all 3 shots or 2 dose Heplisav series
  • Tuberculosis (TB) test (negative result) - within last 12 months
  • Varicella (chicken pox) - 2 shots
    If you have had chicken pox, download, print, and complete this form: 
     Documenting History of Illness (pdf)

Supplies

• Required Uniform:
  Set of Scrubs (hunter green top, khaki pants)
  Watch with Second Hand
  Tennis Shoes
• Nurse Aide Clinical patch - to be worn on the top left sleeve of scrub
• Manual Blood Pressure Cuff & Stethoscope Set
• Gait Belt
• Thermometer with Sleeves

Required Textbook

Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care, Long Term Care, 5th Ed.

Supplies Recommended

• Black Ink Pen, 2
• No. 2 Pencils
• Notebook (2” binder)
• Notebook Paper
• Index Cards (any size)

Midland College Bookstore

Most of the supplies listed above are available at the Midland College Bookstore, part of the Scharbauer Student Center on the MC main campus.

MC Bookstore

Application Steps

• • Nurse Aide Application
  • Instructions for Completing the Application (pdf)

Total Program Cost = $695

• Includes tuition & fees for the classroom and clinical instruction.
• BOTH courses must be completed to register for the State of Texas exam.
  • Classroom Tuition - $395
  • Clinical Tuition - $300
    
    

Scholarship Opportunities

Health Sciences Continuing Education Scholarships

Scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Apply in the department office with proof of household income and a one-page essay expressing goals and financial needs.

HSCE Scholarship Packet (pdf)

Workforce Solutions Scholarship

Contact Priscilla Trejo at (432) 367-1449 or email priscilla.trejo@workforcepb.org for details.

Midland Memorial Health Scholarship at Midland College

(Certified Nurse Aide & Phlebotomy Only)

Visit www.midlandhealth.org/foundation/scholarship-programs for details.

As a Nurse Aide student, expect

• Classes on Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
• Occasional evening/weekend classes
• Work closely with a small group of students
• 10 - 15 hours/week outside of class personal study time to be successful
• 72 hours of classroom instruction
• 48 hours of hands-on clinical instruction

Upon Successful Completion of the Program

Eligible to take the Texas Nurse Aide certification exam

Nurse Aide Opportunities

Nurse Aides can make up to $38,200 in the state of Texas. The most common areas of work for a CNA are long-term care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, health departments, and home health care agencies. Within these settings, you can work with a variety of different patients from the very young to the very old.

CNA Career Outlook

Administered by Prometric

More information can be found on their website, or contact directly at 1-800-488-5787, email at txcna@prometric.com.

Prometric Texas Nurse Aide Home

Practice Exams

Nurse Aide Practice Exams are available at:

Prometric Nurse Aide Practice Exams

Certification Renewal

To renew your CNA certification, call the Nurse Aide Registry Line at (512) 438-2050 or visit the Nurse Aide Registry website:

Texas Nurse Aide Registry

To renew your CNA certification in Texas, visit:

Texas Nurse Aide Registry - Forms

In-Service:

• • Nurse Aide In-Service Education
  • NAR Approved In-Service Education Programs

Non-Texas Nurse Aides

Non-Texas Nurse Aide's may visit the Texas Nurse Aide Registry website to complete a Form 5505-NAR, Request for Entry on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry Through Reciprocity, and submit to the Nurse Aide Registry. 

Form 5505-NAR