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Nurse Aide Classes
Information Packet
For further information and questions, please contact the Nursing Office:
NA Applicants:
Mail Application back to:
Paul D. Camp Community College
Attention: Nursing Department
POB 737 || 100 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
Mrs. Carol Griffin, Administrative Assistant
Franklin Campus, Office 136 K
Phone: 757-569-6731
E-mail: cgriffin@pdc.edu
Thank you for your interest in Paul D. Camp Community College’s Nurse Aide classes and program. This
packet contains the forms you will need to complete to apply for the classes and some information about
the program. If you have further questions, please call the Nursing Office at 569-6731.
Revised 5-31-07; 4-21-10cmr; 3-14-12; 6-20-13; 8-27-14chg
THE JOB
The health care field offers many job opportunities in a variety of challenging environments. The nurse
aide works in the hospital, clinic, nursing home, doctor’s office, or sometimes in a private home to assist
in the care of patients. Nurse aides work under the supervision of the nursing and medical staff. The job is
tough and demanding. Nurse aides care for both the physical and psychological needs of their patients.
THE CLASSES
The HCT 101 and HCT 102 classes include both classroom and clinical training. The clinical training
takes place at area hospitals and nursing homes.
During the fall and spring semesters, HCT 101 and 102 classes are taught two days or evenings. There are
classes each semester on either/or both the Franklin and Suffolk campuses if there are enough students
interested in taking the classes and an instructor is available. Class times and locations vary during the
summer semester with a condensed 10 week (over the standard 16 week course) course in which the
student must be highly motivated to be successful.
THE TWO CHOICES – Nurse Aide Classes Only or Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate
See a more complete list of eligibility and requirements on the following pages
1. Nurse Aide Classes:
You may take and successfully complete HCT 101and a Healthcare provided CPR class (EMT 109) to
become eligible to continue in HCT 102 and take the Virginia Board of Nursing examination to
become board certified as a Nurse Aide.
2. Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate*
You can take the curriculum outlined below to be eligible both to take the Virginia Board of Nursing
examination AND to receive a Career Studies Certificate as a Nurse Aide from the College. Those
who earn these certificates are recognized at the College’s graduation ceremony each May.
Course
HCT 101
HCT 102
EMT 109
ENG 111*
ITE 115**
Electives#
Course Title
Health Care Technician I
Health Care Technician II
CPR for Healthcare Providers
College Composition I
Computer Literacy
See note below
Total Minimum Credits
Course Credits
4
4
1
3
3
9
24
* May substitute ENG 101
** May substitute AST elective
#
Choose from any HLT, HCT, or MDL courses, SDV 106 or HMS 231
One SPD or CST 100 course may be used to fulfill elective requirements.
*Not required for the Pre-Nursing Certificate.
THE APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY
For high school students: all submissions go to the Nursing Office (Address on cover sheet)
1. You must submit 1 official high school
transcripts to the Nursing Office.
2. You must have a cumulative high school GPA of
at least 2.0.
3. You must submit a letter from your high school
principal giving you permission to enroll in
college classes.
For adults: All submissions go to the Nursing Office (Address on cover sheet)
1. You must submit 2 applications:
a. An application to the Paul D. Camp Community College
b. An application to the Nursing Department to take HCT 101 and HCT 102
2. You must submit 1 official transcripts to verify your graduation from high school or your GED scores
to the Nursing Office.
3. You must have a GPA of 2.0 or above in your most recent education experience (high school, college,
or other educational facility)
4. Scores on the Paul D. Camp Community College Placement test indicating readiness for English 111 and no
developmental English requirements.
5. You must be in good health and capable of lifting 50lbs.
6. You must provide an up-to-date documentation of your immunization status.
7. There are some classes that you would be unable to complete if you have a felony conviction. You
should also be aware that some convictions will prevent certification by the state and employment in
the health care field. www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/guidelines/90-55CriminalConvictions.doc
Here are the steps for preparing to take the Nurse Aide program:
1. Submit an application to the College. The College
application form is included in this packet. You must
submit a new application each year.
2. Submit your application (included in this information
packet) for the Nurse Aide Program to the Nursing
Office on the Franklin campus. The address is:
Nursing Office Paul D. Camp Community College
Box 737 Franklin, Virginia 23851
3. Take the College placement tests that are required of
all College students. Call or go to any of the three
admissions offices to make an appointment to take
the test. Testing is done several times a month on
each campus. For the Franklin Campus call 5696707 or 6722. For the Suffolk Hobbs Campus, call
925-6312or 6313.
4. Take developmental classes. To ensure that each
student has the proper educational basis to succeed in
the Nurse Aide curriculum, students must take any
recommended ENG developmental courses. If
developmental courses in mathematics are needed, it
is strongly recommended they be taken if the student
intends to pursue higher education. A higher level of
5. Mathematics is required for those students who wish
to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in this
area. For further information, talk with a counselor. It
is important that developmental courses are
completed as quickly as possible so that the student
will be appropriately prepared to pursue this program
of study. A review of the catalog requirements of
PDCCC for the Nurse Aide Career Studies Certificate
would be appropriate to both assist and guide a
prospective student.
6. Stay in touch with the Nursing Office. Your
application will be reviewed by the College’s nursing
faculty and staff. You will be notified by the Nursing
Office when your application is approved so that you
can register for the Nurse Aide classes.
7. When you receive approval to register for classes,
you should also make an appointment with your
physician to get the physical examination and records
of immunizations required to participate in the class.
The forms you need are at the end of this packet.
Save them for your later use.
*THE COSTS FOR THE NURSE AIDE PROGRAM (24 CREDIT HOURS)
In-State
Out-of-state
Uniform
Royal Blue Cherokee scrubs and name pin
White shoes (estimate
Good white walking shoes no sneakers, clogs, or colored writing of
only)
any kind on shoes
Allied Health Insignia
Sewn on each uniform top and lab coat
Physical Exam with
Costs varies with health care provider
immunizations & Labs
Background check
Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & Drug Screening
Checks
Books
The price for books for HCT 101-102 includes the textbook &
workbook bundled together
Certification Exam
Written or Oral examination and skills evaluation
Tuition
Totals
In-State
Out-of-state
Cost is subject to change.
THE COSTS FOR THE NURSE AIDE CLASSES (9 CREDIT HOURS)
Tuition
In-State
Out-of-state
Uniform
Royal Blue Cherokee scrubs and name pin
White shoes (estimate
Good white walking shoes no sneakers, clogs, or colored writing of
only)
any kind on shoes
Allied Health Insignia
Sewn on each uniform top and lab coat
Physical Exam with
Costs varies with health care provider
immunizations & Labs
Background check
Criminal History & Sex Offender Background & Drug Screening
Checks
Books
The price for books for HCT 101-102 includes the textbook &
workbook bundled together
Certification Exam
Written or Oral examination and skills evaluation
Totals
In-State
Out-of-state
$3471.60
$8142.00
$50.00
$50.00
$15.00
$500.00
~$110.00
$100.00
$94.00
$4390.60
$9061.00
$1301.85
$3053.25
$50.00
$50.00
$15.00
$500.00
~$110.00
$100.00
$94.00
$2220.85
$3972.25
Cost is subject to change.
* Not required for the Pre-Nursing Certificate.
Class Sequencing
HCT 101 and HCT 102 (both classes are required to do the Nurse Aide Program) must be taken in the same
semester. Registration for both classes, which are 4 credits each for a total of 8 credits. EMT 109 or HLT 105 are
one credit course.
FINANCIAL AID OFFICES
Consult one of the financial aid offices if you intend to apply for financial aid
or scholarships. Call toll free # 1-855-877-3918 or email financialaid@pdc.edu