According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for USA – Employment of nurse aides, orderlies, and attendants is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Because of the growing elderly population, many nurse aides, orderlies, and attendants will be needed in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes.

Median salary  for nurse aides in a long term care facility setting in Chester County is $29,184 and $24,464 for nurse aides in other healthcare settings

For the first 3 weeks of class: Business casual clothing or scrubs. No jeans or leggings are permitted.

For the remaining weeks of training: Purchase navy blue scrubs, non-skid white or black nurse shoes or sneakers, and a watch with a sweep second hand. During class orientation, information will be given regarding the purchase of navy blue scrubs.

For classroom and clinical attendance, graduation and NNAAP exam and Job Fair-the CCOIC uniform (Navy blue scrubs, non-skid shoes or sneakers and socks and watch with sweep second hand is required.
Practice days: Scrubs (uniform or any type of scrubs)

Classes are held daily from 7:30AM-3:30 PM for 8 weeks of pre-session, classroom theory, lab skills, and clinical experience. The remaining weeks are devoted to employability preparation and NNAAP exam practice and will have a variable schedule according to group assignment for up to 4 weeks following training

IDENTIFICATION– Age (18 years or older), Education (American) GED or High School diploma and identification (2 forms of ID, 1 must be a photo ID) and Proof of Employment Eligibility- Social Security Card

PHYSICAL – Exam must have taken place less than one year from the class start date. Form must be signed by MD, PA, NP or DO. Documentation of the physical must include that the student is able to lift 40 pounds to waist level without any physical limitations or restriction and is free from communicable disease.

PPD –

• 2-step tuberculin must be administered and results read within one year of the start of the class.
• Documentation of two (2) separate PPD tests (include dates and signature when administered and read). Second PPD should be administered 7-21 days after the first PPD is read. Both steps must be administered and read prior to the class start date. Written report of chest x-ray if PPD is positive.
• A QuantiFERON TB Gold test is an alternative option

CHRI – Criminal History Record Information must be less than one (1) year old from class start date. $22 non-refundable fee to CCOIC for the Pennsylvania State Police Background Check. No other state or online record check service will be allowed.

If you have any questions regarding any items on your background check or have a question concerning the prohibitive offenses, please contact our office at (610) 692-2344 ext *13

If you have not been a resident of Pennsylvania for the past two consecutive years, you are required to complete a Federal Background Check in addition to the PA State Police background check. Please contact our office for further information.

Call Chester County OIC to make an appointment for intake and pre-admission testing (3 hours) and the date of the next training session.

Bring to the appointment $22.00 cash for CHRI, two forms of ID: one must be a photo ID with signature (driver’s license, passport, a government issued ID), Social Security Card, High School diploma or GED, children’s’ birth certificates and SS cards, household income.
Candidates are required to submit a unique drug screen at the Occupational Health Center at the Fern Hill Medical Campus. The cost is $44.00.

To register for the CNA Program, please contact: Program Intake Specialist: Izabella D. Chester County OIC 22 N 5th Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320 Izabellad@cc-oic.org 610-692-2344 Ext *13

The cost of the program is approximately $4,000 with books and fees included. To determine eligibility and to qualify for funding to cover most of the training costs, you must provide proof of Chester County residency and household income (pay stubs, unemployment compensation statement, Public Assistance determination statement, etc.) birth certificates and social security cards for dependent children. Funds may be available through CCOIC, one time only, with Community Service Block Grant eligibility- household income must be 125% or below Federal Poverty Guidelines. Fees for CPR instruction, course workbook, liability insurance and the NNAAP Exam are the responsibility of the student.–OR-Funding may be available through the Chester County CareerLink, who administers Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I funding, one time only, through an Individual Training Account. The fees for course workbook, liability insurance and the NNAAP Exam are covered by this funding source. CPR instruction fee is not covered. To determine your eligibility and what is required to establish eligibility, please call or visit the PA CareerLink-Chester County Welcome Center at 610-280-1060 between 9:30AM and 2:30PM for more information. 

Prospective students who are not eligible for public funding can arrange a payment plan with CCOIC, however, all tuition ($4,000) must be paid in full before the first day of class.