Nurse Aide - Certificate

Your first stop on the road to a great career in healthcare.

The Nurse Aide Certificate is a one course program comprised of state-approved curriculum. Learn to provide basic patient care through coursework and lab exercises.

Clinical training occurs in the long-term care setting. Students are prepared to take the skills and written tests to become a Certified Nurse Aide.

Program location

Available in West Burlington Available in Keokuk Not available online

Skills you'll learn

  • Communication
  • Hand-washing and medical asepsis
  • Infection control
  • Basic patient care
  • Nutrition
  • Safety

Key class you'll take

  • Nurse Aide

Where this program can take you

  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Patient Care Associate

Contact Us

West Burlington Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 208-5155
Text: (319) 250-7144
Email: admissionswb@scciowa.edu

Keokuk Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 313-1923
Text: (319) 220-3266
Email: admissionskeo@scciowa.edu

Schedule an Appointment

This course is comprised of the state approved curriculum and laboratory module with the skills component. The class includes 32 hours of clinical training in a long-term care facility, 20 lab hours and 36 hours lecture. Students must attend a minimum of 30 clinical hours and 15 lab hours in order to pass the class. The course also includes a module on confidentiality, professionalism and communications. Clinical schedule will be arranged by the instructor and dates given to the students on the first day of class and may include weekend hours.

The application packet provides an overview of requirements, checklist, and other information.

Download the application packet.

Download the Summary Sheet.

Curriculum Sequence


Required Course Course Title Credit
HSC-168 Nurse Aide 3.5
TOTAL CREDITS 3.5

HSC-168 - Nurse Aide

Lecture: 2.25

Lab: 1.3

Clinical: 2

Credit: 3.5

This course is comprised of the state approved curriculum and laboratory module with the skills component. The class includes 32 hours of clinical training in a long term facility, 20 lab hours and 36 hours lecture. Students must attend a minimum of 30 clinical hours and 15 lab hours in order to pass the class. The course also includes a module on confidentiality, professionalism and communications. Clinical schedule will be arranged by the instructor and dates given the students on the first day of class and may include weekend hours.

Angela Shipley - Nurse Aide & Health Continuing Education Coordinator

Email: ashipley1@scciowa.edu