G3 and Fast Forward Tuition Assistance
Purpose
Successful completion of this short-term program provides graduates with multiple credentials, combining Nurse Aide and Clinical Medical Assistant to become a Patient Care Technician.
This course teaches you the skills needed to assist with nursing care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, doctor offices, nursing homes, and residences. Learn foley care, phlebotomy, activities of daily living, EKGs, vital signs, and more. Take one of the first steps in the pathway to becoming a nurse. The combination of class time and clinical rotations provide you with plenty of practice and the confidence to succeed. Following successful completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the Virginia State Board of Nursing exam for Nurse Aide licensure as well as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistance exam. Expand your career opportunities to provide care in a wide variety of clinical settings.
Admission Requirements
- meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the National Healthcareer Association to include having a high school diploma or GED
- Pass background check and drug screening scheduled by Rappahannock Community College
- Provide proof of required vaccinations/immunities through the document tracker. Applicants will be provided access to the tracker by Rappahannock Community College
Program Requirements
Clinical and behavioral requirements and supervised student experiences are required by the program and will be accomplished at selected agencies. Students are responsible for transportation to these facilities. Program preceptors will observe and evaluate student suitability for the profession across all domains of learning. If students do not exhibit the documented behaviors required of the healthcare professional, they may be asked to withdraw from the program. All students must comply with healthcare agency requirements for criminal background checks, drug testing, and CPR certification.
Student Estimated Costs
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Item
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Estimated Cost
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Tuition and Fees
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$5895.00*
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BLS and CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification (American Heart Association)
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Included
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Scrub Set (1 top and 1 bottom)
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Included
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Blood Pressure and Stethoscope Kit
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Included
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Online Texts and Study Guides
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Included
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Criminal Background Check/Drug Screen/Document Tracker
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Included
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Nurse Aide Exam through the Virginia Board of Nursing
(After successful completion)
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Included
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Clinical Medical Assistant Exam through the National Healthcareer Association
(After successful completion)
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Included
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Travel to Clinical Agencies
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Variable
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Total Estimated Costs
*NOTE: Eligible students will pay significantly less through G3 and FastForward tuition assistance, many attend for FREE
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$5895.00+
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June 23 - September 26, Kilmarnock Center
Call 804-333-6730 or email advisor@rappahannock.edu to register for the next EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) classes.
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