Nursing Assistant Prerequisites 

Admission requirements:      

Entrance Exam Requirement

• Students must score 80% or higher on the Entrance Exam to be accepted into the program.

Application Process

• $75.00 application fee, goes towards tuition. 

Admission Requirements

• Must be able to read and write English (6th–8th grade reading level recommended).

• No high school diploma or GED required.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Must provide proof of age:

  • Driver’s license

  • State or government-issued ID

  • Passport

  • Birth certificate

Health Requirements

• Must provide proof of a negative 1-step or 2-step PPD (Tuberculin skin test) or a negative chest X-ray.

• PPD testing is the student’s responsibility.

• Students may obtain PPD testing independently or have it administered in class for a $45 fee.

Background Check Requirement

• A SLED Criminal Background Check ($26) is required.

• Students may:

  • Obtain their own SLED background check, or

  • Submit $26 to the school for processing.

• All students are subject to a criminal background review. Criminal records involving:

• Violence (including elder or child abuse)

• Sexual abuse or misconduct

• Fraud, theft, or related offenses

May prevent admission, participation in clinical experiences, or employment after program completion.

Each case is reviewed individually by the instructor according to institutional policies and clinical site requirements.