This 121–hour training program prepares students to perform patient/resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The course includes 48 hours of classroom theory, 29 hours of lab/skill, and 44 hours of clinical experience at a local, long–term care facility. Additional hours are included for review time, and school/clinical orientations. After completion, adult learners will have the opportunity to take the nurse aide certification exam to earn their CNA Certification. The course is spread out over a 12 week period.
Nurse Aides are in high demand. They are the front line to patient care. Ask us about the opportunity for full tuition reimbursement for all adult learners who successfully achieve their CNA.
Please submit your Online Application and follow up with a phone call (717) 652-3170 Option 2 OR ext. 7902 to schedule an appointment or attend an informational session. You should receive an email that we received your application. Be aware our emails may go to your “spam” folder in your email. Receipt of your application does not put you on a roster. You are responsible to begin collecting paperwork to fulfill the admission criteria. Admission does not occur until all documentation is completed and payment is made. It should be noted the paperwork process may take 3-6 weeks to complete so don’t delay!
Course Information
Cost: $1,650
Hours: 121 hours
2024-2025
Evening Classes
Orientation and Theory Day 1 4:00PM-9:15PM
Theory & Skills Days 2-19- 5:00PM-9:15PM
Clinical Days 20-32- 5:00PM – 9:30PM
- August 19 – October 29, 2024
- October 7 – December 17, 2024
- January 27- April 3, 2025 (with one Saturday clinical)
- March 17 – May 28, 2025
Daytime Classes
Orientation and Theory Day 1 – 8:30AM – 1:00PM
Theory & Skills Days 2 – 19 – 8:30AM – 1:00 PM
Clinical Days 20 – 28 – 7:00AM – 1:00PM
- June 10, 2024 – August 1, 2024
- August 19 – October 25, 2024
- October 7 – December 11, 2024
- January 21 – March 20, 2025
- March 24 – May 22, 2025
Pre-requisites/Qualifications
- Physical and mental stamina with a commitment to an intense training program.
- No pre-planned commitments. 100% attendance required.
- The ability to speak, write and understand English fluently. This course and all exams are in English.
- A high school diploma or GED is highly recommended but not required. A reading comprehension and math screening questionnaire is required prior to acceptance.
- Rapid assessment, intellectual and cognitive abilities, behavioral, social, and ethical standards.
- Completion of all admission criteria at least two weeks prior to the start of class
Admissions & Documentation Requirements
- Apply Online
- Copy of PA Driver’s License or other current photo identification (address must be current)
- PA Department of Education Verification of Residency form
- PA State Background check with the state seal
- Federal Background check AS OF JULY 1, 2024 WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT FBI BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT LIVED IN PENNSYLVANIA FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF PA 2+ YEARS TO ATTEND NURSE AIDE TRAINING AT DCTS .
- Nurse Aide Physical Examination and 2-Step TB form (can also be a blood test or chest x-ray if there was a + test result) signed by a physician, DO, CRNP, or PA
- Student Handbook with Signature forms
- Act 14 form
- Interview or Informational Session – Please email AdultEd@dcts.org or call (717) 652-3170 ext. 7902 to schedule an interview or attend an informational session. Bring a copy of your application and any completed documentation for consideration into the next available class.
Course Costs:
- Textbook, Workbook, Handouts & Materials: $300
- Tuition: $1,300
- Application Fee (non-refundable): $50. Note: Credit card companies charge us an additional 3% for you to use your cards. There is no fee when signing up for a class using a credit card. The fee is only removed if an individual cancels before the start of class.
Course Total: $1,650
Space is limited so sign up early to confirm your seat.
Online Application Please call our office at (717) 652-3170 to begin the registration process.
Payment
$1,650 must be paid in full before the start of class.
Make payments to DCTS Adult & Continuing Education
We accept cash, check, PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard.
Checks should be made out toDCTS ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATIONand mailed to6001 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109. No refunds will be issued after the start of class.
Reimbursement for successful completion of training and state exams is available for individuals paying out-of-pocket for nurse aide training pending successful completion of the nurse aide training course and state exams (written and skills). Click here for more information from the Department of Public Welfare (Statement of Policy – Title 55 – Public Welfare).
Resources that may offer funding:
- New Hope Ministries (for Cumberland and York Counties only)
- Tri-County OIC – Carol Hess – (717) 238-7318
- Career Link
$1,650 must be paid in full before the start of class including payments from sponsoring organization. It is the Adult Learner’s responsibility to provide documentation to DCTS Adult Education verifying funding from a sponsoring organization. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for cancellations. Cancellation requests must be received via email at AdultEd@dcts.org two weeks before the class start date.
Participant Responsibility (These are estimates and items are not included in DCTS tuition)
- Criminal History Report (PA State Background check with the state seal): $22
- Uniforms (estimate; supply your own scrubs, shoes, watch with second hand): $60
- FBI Background (Federal Background check): $24. AS OF JULY 1, 2024 WE CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT FBI BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT LIVED IN PENNSYLVANIA FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF PA 2+ YEARS TO ATTEND NURSE AIDE TRAINING AT DCTS .
- Physical examination & TB testing (Current 2–step PPD): $150 – Can be obtained by a family doctor or Urgent Care (Walk-In) facility.
- PA State Exam fee (Credentia.com): $135
Deadline for all paperwork and required forms is two weeks prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be granted after class has begun.
Adult learners must be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
