FAQs

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• Successfully complete a training course approved by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, such as the course offered by HCC.
• Successfully complete the examination for registration as a nurse aide in Texas
  • Must have Social Security card.
  • Must have valid photo identification.

 

• Lecture/Student Lab (60 hours)
  • Classroom theory, lab practice, skill demonstration.
• Lecture/Final Exam (4 hours) - last day of class
• Clinical (44 hours)
  • Offsite within a nursing facility arrange by HCC.
• After successful conclusion of the 108 hours of training, you will be eligible for the National Nurse Aide Program (NNAAP) state exam. 
  • This includes a written and skills examination.

 

• You are allowed ONLY 4 hours absence during the classroom portion.  This includes arriving late and leaving early.
• You are allowed ONLY 4 hours absence during the clinical portion.  This includes arriving late and leaving early.
• Perfect attendance is recommended.

 

• Attend a mandatory CNA Information Session
• Immunizations:  Can take 4-6 months to complete. 
• Criminal History Background Check
• Must have a Social Security card.
• Must have a valid photo identification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be free of communicable disease and in suitable physical and emotional health to safely care for residents
• Respect confidential nature of medical information
• Reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual acuity

 

• Dark blue scrub uniform
• Comfortable, clean sneakers or tennis shoes (must be mostly white)
• Watch with a second hand and a stethoscope
• Four scantrons (may be purchase at HCC bookstore)

 

Southeast College:  6815 Rustic, 77087 (I-45 @ Woodridge)

Southwest College:  5601 West Loop South, 77081 (610 @ Fournace)

Alief CE Center:  13803 Bissonnet, 77083 (Bissonnet & Eldridge)

South Campus:  1990 Airport Blvd, 77051 (Hwy 288 @ Airport)

Cinco Ranch Campus:  4242 South Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450

Northeast College:  555 Community College Drive, 77013

 

• Attend a CNA Information Session
• Gather copies of all items listed under Admission Requirements
• Complete and sign an HCC Continuing Education Enrollment Form
• Bring or fax your copies & the Enrollment Form to one of the following HCC CE Locations:
  • Southeast College:  6815 Rustic, 77087 (I-45 @ Woodridge)
  • Alief CE Center:  13803 Bissonnet, 77083 (Bissonnet & Eldridge)
  • South Campus:  1990 Airport Blvd, 77051 (Hwy 288 @ Airport)
• Pay tuition and fees at the time of registration (checks, credit cards or money order)
• Classes are often full.  Therefore, the only way to guarantee a seat is to register and pay in advance.  Registrations without payment may be dropped.

 

• On-line payment plan available with non-refundable service fee of $30
• Pay 50% at registration and pay remaining balance as indicated.
• Receipts must be shown to instructor the first day of class

 

• Signed original Social Security card (must have the day of state exam).
• Copy of completed required immunizations
• Copy of Criminal History Background Check

 

1. Go to website https://records.txdps.state.tx.us
2. Click on first link “Criminal History Conviction Search”
3. Click on link “New User Sign Up”
4. Select “Individual Account” under “Account Type”, select “Private Email addresses” under “Email address Privacy”
5. Fill in all required fields
6. Select that you have read and agree to the site’s Privacy Policy 
7. Click “Create New Account”
8. Select that you have read and agree to the above statements in the Caveat, then click “Continue”
9. Select that you are searching for your own record under “Search Criteria” then click “Continue”
10. Enter Name/DOB info under “Criminal History Search” then click “Continue”
11. Modify search data or click “Continue” to purchase credits
12. Select amount of credits you want to purchase and provide payment/billing information below and click “Continue”
13. You should view your User ID and password.
14. Now click “Search Criminal History Database.”
15. Click “Search Individual.”
16. Fill in User ID and password.
17. It will request you to enter a new password.
18. Check the box marked “I agree to privacy policy.”
19. Click “Criminal History Conviction Search.”
20. Click “Search Individual.”
21. Read all the information. Click “I have read the website caveats and agree to the terms.”
22. Put in payment method. Fill out credit/debit card information.
23. Wait for criminal check to print out. If you do not have any criminal convictions, it should read “No Matching Records Found.”
24. If you have convictions, please notify the program manager, 713-718-6278.

 

Proof of the following immunizations is required before entrance into the CNA program.

• Vaccines administered on or after September 1, 1991 must be include the month/date/year each vaccine was given.
• Physician-documented history of disease and serum titers must be the date of the diagnosis or test collection, not when the form is signed by the healthcare provider
• If a student is pregnant, a written statement is needed from the physician regarding immunizations, as well as attending the clinical portion of the program.

Varicella (Chicken Pox)      Proof of either

• Physician documented history of the disease, or
• Documentation of 2 varicella immunizations, or
• A serum titer confirming immunity

Note:  The varicella injection series is a 4-week process.  If the first dose of varicella was received prior to 13 years of age, only one dose is necessary.  Proof of date of birth must be included. 

Hepatitis B     Proof of either

• Complete 3-injection series of Hepatitis B vaccinations or
  • Note: If received 3 Pedi Hepatitis B during childhood, an additional adult dosage is required.
• A serum titer confirming immunity (positive reading)

Note:  Hepatitis B injection series is a 4-6 month process.

Measles      Proof of either

• 2 doses of measles vaccine on or after first birthday, or
• Record of physician-diagnosed Measles, or
• A serum titer confirming immunity (positive reading)

Note:  There must be at least 4 weeks between the 1^st and 2^nd measles vaccination

Note:  Students born before January 1, 1957 are exempt from measles requirement

Mumps    Proof of either

• 1 dose of mumps vaccination on or after first birthday, or
• Record of physician-diagnosed mumps, or
• A serum titer confirming immunity (positive reading)

Note:  Students born before January 1, 1957 are exempt from mumps requirement

Rubella    Proof of either

• 1 dose of rubella vaccination on or after first birthday, or
• Record of physician-diagnosed Rubella, or
• A serum titer confirming immunity (positive reading)

Note:  All students are required to show proof of Rubella.  Combined MMR vaccine is a vaccine of choice if recipients are likely to be susceptible.

Tetanus

Proof of TDaP (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination within the last 10 years.

Flu Vaccine

Proof of Flu vaccination for the current Flu season.

Tuberculosis (TB)    Proof of either:

• A negative PPD skin test, or
• A negative chest X-ray if skin test is positive or cannot be taken

*Note:  test may not be more than 180 days old (6 months) on the first day of class

 

County health departments offer adult vaccines.  You may request low or no cost vaccines.  Be sure to go to the clinic in the county in which you live.

• Harris County:  5815 Antoine, Suite A, Houston, 77091, 713 602-3300
• Harris County:  1000 Lee Drive, Baytown, 77520,281-427-5195
• Harris County:  1730 Humble Place Drive, Humble 77338, 281-446-4222
• Harris County:  3737 Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, 77503, 713-740-5000
• Fort Bend County:  303 F.M. 2234, #202, Missouri City, 77459, 281-403-8041
• Fort Bend County:  4520 Reading Road, Suite A, Rosenberg,77471-281-342-6414

 

Students requiring special accommodations during class/clinical time are required to self-disclose to the Ability Services Department each semester at the HCC College where the class is taught.

Ability Services Department

 

• Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants, 5^th Edition, by Sorrentino.
• Mosby’s Essentials for Nursing Assistants Workbook 5^th Edition, by Sorrentino

 

HCC enrollment fee of $795.  This does not include state exam, textbooks, and supplies listed on this document.