Nursing Assistant, C.T.C.

The Nursing Assistant Program accepts students on a first-come/first-serve basis. Applicants wishing to reserve their seat in the program (or alternate status) must return their application to the Advisement Office immediately upon completion. Applicants not initially selected to enter the program may be placed on an alternate list. Depending on availability of space in the program, alternates may be called up to the first day of class. If not selected, applicants will need to reapply in order to be considered for the next admission date. Health History Forms are valid for up to one year. CPR certification is valid for as long as noted on the card.

No high school completion or equivalent required.

1. Complete a Santa Fe College Application for Admission at sfcollege.edu. Note: The Program application is separate from the SF Application. Acceptance by the college does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing Assistant program. Upon acceptance to the college, make arrangements to take the PERT test.
2. Complete the PERT test and meet minimal scores in reading, English and math. Minimum scores needed for the PERT are 60 in math; 70 in language and 65 in reading. The PERT test is currently offered remotely. Visit this link for more information about taking the PERT test: sfcollege.edu/placement
3. Email the healthsciences.advising@sfcollege.edu and request a health history form. Complete a physical exam and start all required immunizations or titers. Have a healthcare provider fill out and sign the health history form.
4. Obtain BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Certification must be BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers, 2 person/infant/child, and cannot expire while in program. BLS/CPR class must be instructor-led; no online certifications will be accepted. To schedule a class with Santa Fe Center for Business call 352-395-5896.
5. Return completed Health History Form and copy of BLS/CPR card to the Health Sciences Advising Office and request a program application. Complete the application and email it to healthsciences.advising@sfcollege.edu.

Requests for testing accommodations must be made in advance with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) located on the Northwest Campus. Please be prepared to provide documentation of disability to the DRC when making the request. Contact 352-395-4400 v/TTY for further assistance. DRC and Testing Accommodations

See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for 165 Contact Hour

• $555.26 Florida Residents
• $1,735.01 Non-Florida Residents

Additional Expenses

• $130.00 Uniforms, shoes
• $450.00 Laptop or desktop computer; webcam and microphone
• Vary High-speed internet (check sfcollege.edu for locations of hotspots on campus) home connection costs
• $50.00 Books
• $450.00 Health Physical and Required Immunizations up to
• $55.00 American Heart Association BLS/CPR card (2 person infant/child). Health care provider course required; on line CPR training not accepted.
• $216.50 Level 2 and Expanded National Background Screening; Drug Testing
• $178.00 Prometrics testing fee and additional background screening

Program Cost Totals

• $2,084.76 Florida Residents
• $3,264.51 Non-Florida Residents

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education.  You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

The Nursing Assistant Program accepts students on a first-come/first-serve basis. Applicants wishing to reserve their seat in the program (or alternate status) must return their application to the Advisement Office immediately upon completion. Applicants not initially selected to enter the program may be placed on an alternate list. Depending on availability of space in the program, alternates may be called up to the first day of class. If not selected, applicants will need to reapply in order to be considered for the next admission date. Health History Forms are valid for up to one year. CPR certification is valid for as long as noted on the card.

The Nursing Assistant Program at Santa Fe College is a one semester, 165-contact hour course.  The clinical portion of this course is completed at local nursing homes. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to sit for the State Certified Nursing Assistant Examination. A passing grade of 75% on the state exam must be achieved in order to be issued a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from the State of Florida.

The Nursing Programs of Santa Fe College provide quality nursing education that is student-oriented and accessible to a diverse student population, in response to the current healthcare needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs, student services, community leadership and service in healthcare.

The Nursing Assisting program is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the Nursing Assisting program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Nursing Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disabilities Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.

Health Sciences program applicants should possess sufficient physical motor, intellectual, emotion and social/communication skills to provide for patient care, safety and utilization of equipment. Performance standards for the program are outlined below.

Critical Thinking

Standard: Must be able to handle multiple priorities; apply reasoning and evaluation skills

Interpersonal

Standard: Must display patience, empathy and concern for others; deal with fear and hostility in a calm manner; work with others in stressful situations.

Communication

Standard: Must be able to communicate needs in a prompt, clear and concise manner; accurately document pertinent information.

Mobility

Standard: Must respond promptly to the patient's needs; be able to bend, squat, kneel, balance, reach above head, twist at waist; maneuver in small places; move independently from location to location; sit/walk for extended periods of time; possess sufficient strength to lift and transport patients.

Tactile and Motor Skills

Standard: Must be able to grasp, hold, grip, seize, turn or otherwise manipulate equipment with hands; possess gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform job tasks.

Hearing

Standard: Must possess auditory ability - with or without assistive devices - sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.

Visual

Standard: Must possess visual ability - with or without assistive devices - sufficient for patient observation and assessment; observe and monitor equipment.

Performance on Licensure Examination

Expected Level of Achievement: Annual licensure examination pass rate will be at least 80% for all first-time test takers during the same 12-month period. 

Licensure Examination Pass Rates

• 2020 - 93.5%
• 2019 - 92.9%
• 2018 - 87.4%

Program Completion

Expected Level of Achievement: Seventy-five percent or greater of the ASN students admitted will successfully complete the ASN program within 150% of program length. 

Program Completion Rate

• 2020 - 79.7%
• 2019 - 82.3% 
• 2018 - 88.7% 

Job Placement Rates

Expected Level of Achievement: 85% of responding ASN graduates will be employed in nursing 6 months after graduation.

Job Placement Rate

• 2020 - 98.8%
• 2019 - 94.9%
• 2018 - 97.9%

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program.

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