State Tested Nursing Aide

Short Term Program

This 75-hour course will introduce students to the principles and procedures of basic patient care. The course is regulated by the Ohio Department of Health and 100 percent attendance is required. The students will be given both classroom and clinical experience. An average of 80 percent or higher is required on quizzes and the final exam to complete the classroom section of the course and proceed to the clinical rotation. Each student must pass a two step TB test and a criminal background check prior to entering the clinical experience.

Upon completing the course successfully, the student will be eligible to sit for the Ohio nurse aide exam. After passing both the written and skills portion of the state exam, students will meet employment qualifications required by many long-term care, home health care, clinic and hospital facilities. This class also fulfills the prerequisite requirement needed for many nursing programs.

Cost Option One - $625.00 which includes tuition and textbook.

Student or Company must provide - uniform, state exam fee, background check and TB test.

Cost Option Two - $950.00 which includes tuition, textbook, uniform, state exam fee, background check and TB test. (*background check and TB test will take place at approved Clark State vendors located in Springfield, students will schedule these tests outside of the class schedule with a Clark State representative during the first week of class.)

*Full Payment must be received before class begins.

Grant Funding May Be Available!