Nursing Assistant HomeNursing Assistant Program Admissions Requirements
The Nursing Assistant Program understands and accepts the concept of the open door policy for general admission to Randolph Community College. Admission to the college does not, however, guarantee admission to the Nursing Assistant Program. Admission to the Nursing Assistant Program is on a first-come, first-served basis upon completion of the Nursing Assistant Program admission requirements. If you have questions about the admissions process for the Nursing Assistant Program, call Hillary Pritchard, Limited Enrollment Program Admission and Retention Specialist, at 336-633-0201 or email hdpritchard@randolph.edu.
In addition to the Randolph Community College requirements for admission, the following are minimum requirements for admission to the Nursing Assistant program:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PHASE I (Student Services)
1. Complete an RCC application for admission.
2. Provide official copy of high school diploma and/or GED test scores and all college transcripts.
3. Take placement tests. Students who do not meet the cut score on the COMPASS Reading placement test must complete and pass the RED 090 course with a grade of “C” or better.
PHASE II
1. Completion of Student Medical Form (including immunization) for North Carolina College System Institutions and evidence of physical and emotional health as defined by program. Forms may be obtained from the administrative assistant’s office of the Health & Science Center.
2. Obtain CPR certification.
In addition to the Randolph Community College requirements for admission, the following are minimum requirements for admission to the Nursing Assistant Program:
You are required to submit the following documentation:
- Copy of Government issued Photo ID (name must match)
- Copy of Government issued Social Security Card (name must match)
- Proof of CPR certification – Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association (copy of card)
- NCCCS student Medical form by medical provider
- Immunization Record
-Two MMR vaccines or positive titers
- Two Varicella vaccines positive titer or signed waiver
- Three Hepatitis B vaccines, positive titer or signed waiver
- Current Tetanus booster within the past two years or one dose Tdap
- Current TB skin tests (within the last 12 months)
Please keep copies of records submitted for possible use at a later date.
Once documentation is submitted with this application, we will NOT be able to duplicate it for you.
*Please note that clinical days/times and location may vary from your class schedule. You will need to have a flexible schedule. The Nursing Assistant Program attendance policy is very strict for class and clinicals.
Affiliating clinical agencies may require a criminal background check and drug screen as a prerequisite for clinical learning experiences. Positive results can result in clinical agency denying the student access to clinical practice in the facility. Any student who is denied access to any clinical facility will not be allowed to progress in the program. Students are responsible for fees associated with background check/drug screen.
Guidelines for Evaluation of Physical Health
Physical health is defined as being free of disabling or contagious diseases, being able to perform fine and gross motor skills, and being able to perform normal weight-bearing activities.
Initial assessment of physical health is based on a completed physical/health form. A physical examination performed no more than one year prior to the prospective date of entry into the program is required. The Admissions Office will provide each applicant with a copy of the physical examination form.
This examination may be performed by a licensed physician, a registered physician’s assistant, or a certified nurse practitioner. Completion of the health form for the state of North Carolina is required.
If a physical health problem threatens to prevent or prevents satisfactory classroom or clinical performance the student is referred to an appropriate professional. The recommendation of the professional is utilized to advise the student regarding admission or continued enrollment. Applicants or students may be denied admission or continued enrollment until the identified problem is satisfactorily corrected.
Guidelines for Evaluation of Emotional Health
Emotional health is defined as reacting appropriately to stressful situations, coping with everyday stressors effectively, using healthy coping mechanisms, and understanding one’s own ability to cope with stressful situations.
Initial assessment of emotional health is based on physician information provided through the completed health history form. If an emotional health problem threatens to prevent or prevents satisfactory classroom or clinical performance, the applicant or student is referred to an appropriate professional.
The recommendation of the professional will be utilized to determine whether admission or continued enrollment in the program is appropriate. Applicants or students may be denied admission or continued enrollment until the identified problem is satisfactorily corrected.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS IN THE NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, the following standards have been established. The following are examples of the kind of activities, which a student in the Nursing Assistant program would be required to perform in order to successfully, complete the program. If an accepted applicant believes that he/she cannot meet one or more of the standards without accommodations or modifications, the applicant should consult with the Health Sciences and Public Service Division chair.
• Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Example: Identify cause and effect relationship in clinical situations
• Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds. Example: Establish a relationship with patients and colleagues.
• Communicate with others orally and in writing. Example: Explain procedures, document actions, record client responses to treatment.
• Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. Example: Answer calls from clients, retrieve equipment, and move about in client rooms.
• The ability to manipulate equipment and to assist clients with physical limitations. Example: Use equipment, calibrate equipment, position clients, administer CPR, and insert catheters.
• Hearing ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. Example: Hear a monitor alarm, listen to heart and breath sounds, hear a cry for help.
• Vision sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care. Example: Observe client responses to treatment; see a change in skin color, read the scale on a syringe.
• Sense of touch sufficient to perform a physical examination and to detect movement. Example: Detect pulsation. The examples given are representative of those activities required and are not all-inclusive.
Attendance
In accordance with Federal laws that govern Nurse Aide training, the Nursing Assistant Program attendance policy is very strict for class, lab and clinicals. Attendance plays a critical role in your success in the Nursing Assistant courses. Satisfactory progress is difficult without regular attendance.
*Please note that clinical days/times and location may vary from your class schedule. A flexible schedule is a must.
Reliable transportation is necessary. Travel to affiliating clinical agenicies may involve travel within an approximate 50 mile radius of the Asheboro and/or Archdale campus.
NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM ORIENTATION SESSION
After Phase II has been successfully completed, applicants will be notified to attend a mandatory orientation session. The purpose of the orientation session is to answer questions about the program and for representatives from the Nursing Assistant Program to share important information.
