Additional Student Costs

• Background check and drug screening: $80
• TB skin test: approximately $25; students are responsible for this cost.

** Please note that costs are approximations and are subject to change.

Books, Materials, or Supplies Included

Textbooks are included in tuition.

Eligibility, Prerequisites and Required Documents

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• TB skin test results, due at orientation
• Copy of a state-issued ID
• TB skin test results, due at orientation

Additional Program Requirements

• Background Check & Drug Screening
  A background check and drug screening are required for enrollment. Students are responsible for the $80 screening fee, which must be paid at least one week prior to the class start date.
• TB Skin Test
  A current TB skin test is required. Students are responsible for the cost of testing (approximately $25) and must provide documentation of their results at orientation.

Credential Earned or Examination Eligibility

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Certification Examination for Nursing Assisting.

Potential Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, students will be qualified to work in a variety of healthcare settings including Long-Term Care, Acute Care, Hospice, Home Health and Correctional.

Scholarships may be available through

• Pathways for Prosperity
• Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA). Eligibility is based on many factors and income. Contact the Alabama Career Center for information.