An 88-contact-hour course approved by the Nurse Aide Registry and Training Program of the Texas
Department of Health. It is designed to provide entry-level employment and can be the foundation for
a career in health care. The focus is to prepare nursing assistants to achieve a level of knowledge, skills
and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term and/or acute care facilities. Topics include
resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort
and safety. Emphasis is on effective interaction with members of the health care team. Successful completion of
course objectives qualifies the student to apply to take the National Registry Examination.
Upon completion of this program the student will be able to:
• Provide basic care to residents in long-term care facilities.
• Assist residents in maintaining maximum functional independence.
• Support and promote the rights of residents.
• Provide safety and preventive measures in the care of residents.
• Demonstrate skill in observing and reporting.
• Function effectively as a member of a Health Care Team.
• Communicate effectively with residents and their families regarding the
psychosocial needs of the resident.
Must register for and complete both sections to qualify to take National Registry Examination.
• NURA 1001: 56-contact hours of classroom and laboratory practice and demonstration. Classes
meet Saturdays, 8-5pm, every day but Sunday as a “fast tract” or weekdays evenings, at one of
the following locations.
o Eastview Campus, (EVC), 3401 Webberville Rd. Austin, TX 78702.
o Wesleyan Nursing Home, (GWN), 2001 Scenic Dr., Georgetown, 78628
• NURA 1060: 32-contact hours of resident care in a long-term-care facility (to be arranged by the
instructor) with the last eight hours set aside for the National Registry Competency Examination
which includes performance of 5 out of 34 possible skills on a resident in the long term care
facility and a 60 question written examination. Clinical Affiliations include:
o Govalle Care Center (formerly Redstone) (GCC), 3101Govalle Ave., Austin 78702
o Stonebridge Health Center, Inc. (SHC), 11127 Circle Drive, Austin 78736
Admission Requirements…
• Prerequisite courses-none
• Must be free of communicable diseases and in suitable physical and emotional health to safely
care for patients. For information on required immunizations, contact (512) 223-7271.
• Respect confidential nature of medical information.
• Reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Free of previous felony convictions. Must show documentation at time of registration.
Immunizations…
Nurse Aide Assistant students will be working in a Long Term Care Facility assisting in the
treatment of residents during the course, NURA 1060, Nurse Aide Clinical. All ACC students who
assist in the treatment of patients must meet “Community Standards” concerning state vaccinations
requirements. The required vaccinations are listed below. Vaccinations can take up to 6 months to
complete, so students are urged to plan accordingly.
All applicants must provide a copy of written documentation FROM A PHYSICIAN for:
• Proof of Varicella (Chicken Pox) immunity as shown by (a) physician documented history of
the disease or (b) documentation of two immunizations or (c) a serum titer
confirming immunity.
AND
• Proof of (a) a complete (3 injection series) Hepatitis B Vaccination or (b) a serum titer
confirming immunity.
AND
• Proof of (a) one (1) Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination (MMR) or (b) a serum titer
confirming immunity to each disease or (c) proof that the student was born prior to January
1, 1957.
AND
• Proof of (a) a second Measles Vaccination (may be a part of a second MMR) or (b) a serum
titer confirming immunity or (c) proof that the student was born prior to January 1, 1957.
AND
• Proof of TB test (PPd skin test or chest x-ray) with a negative reading. (Test may not be
more than 180 days old on the first day of practicum.)
AND
• Proof of Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years.
To register by phone: (512) 223-7542. To fax in your registration: (512) 223-7030.
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