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Professional & Technical Education Certificate & Degree Programs + Indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites. ++ Indicates any module suffixed courses. 117 Students who complete the program are eligible to take a written and practical certification examination and work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Nursing Assistant. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The MCCD Nurse Assisting Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Program Offerings: Chandler Gilbert Community College Estrella Mountain Community College GateWay Community College Glendale Community College Mesa Community College Mesa Community College/Boswell Paradise Valley Community College Waiver of Licensure/Certification Guarantee: Admission or completion from the MCCD Nurse Assisting Program does not guarantee obtaining a license or certificate to practice nursing. 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. ยง 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 from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received three or more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is three 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 Nursing 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. Students who have a chronic illness or condition must be maintained on current treatment and be able to implement direct patient care. 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 application. Health & Safety Requirements for MCCD Nurse Assisting Program: 1. Students must submit a completed Health and Safety Documentation Checklist and maintain current status throughout the program. 2. Students must submit CPR card for Health Care Provider and maintain current status throughout the program. 3. Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy. 4. Health Provider Signature Form signed by a licensed health care provider. 5. Negative urine drug screen. Grade Requirements: Student must obtain a "C" grade or better in all courses. University Transfer Students: For students planning a University Program Students who are planning to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing may obtain their prerequisite courses at Maricopa