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158 Until program prerequisites are completed, students are only eligible for conditional admission to the program. All prerequisites must be completed prior to starting the Nuclear Medicine program of study. NURSE ASSISTING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN NURSE ASSISTING (2-4.5 CREDITS; CODE 5963N) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses or within the program. Division: Nursing Program Director: Kristen Woods The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Nurse Assisting prepares students for employment as a nurse assistant. The program combines classroom instruction with clinical laboratory practice and long- term care and/or acute care experiences. Students who complete the program are eligible to take a written and practical certification examination if desired to meet employment requirements to be a nurse assistant. Certification/licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The MCCCD Nurse Assisting program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Waiver of Licensure/Certification Guarantee: Admission or completion f rom the MCCCD Nurse Assisting program does not guarantee obtaining a license or certificate to practice as a nurse assistant. Licensure and certification requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statutes, Rules and Regulations, independently of any college of school requirements for graduation. Pursuant to A.R.S. ? 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge f rom the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years, the Board cannot process your application. All nurse assistant applicants for certification will be fingerprinted to permit the Department of Public Safety to obtain state and federal criminal history information. All applicants with a positive history are investigated. If there is any question about eligibility for licensure or certification, contact the nursing education consultant at the Arizona State Board of Nursing (602-899-5150). Health Declaration: It is essential that students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients` lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making an application. Health and Safety Requirements for MCCCD Nurse Assisting Program: 1. Students must meet and maintain health and safety requirements throughout the program. 2. Admission to a Maricopa County Community College District health program requires that students be in compliance with the MCCCD Supplemental Background Check Policy. Evidence of a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for program application. 3. Negative urine drug screen. Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022