American Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training Program
- 4-week course approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- All nursing supplies are provided
- Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) clinical classes have a 1 instructor per 10 students ratio
- The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania has a Pennsylvania Private School License
- Nurse Assistant Competency Certification Exam is included in the tuition
- Students enrolled in the NAT program are required to pay a fee of $1,300.00. For questions regarding the fee, please contact 1.800.42.CROSS
Upcoming Classes.
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October 4, 2010 thru October 29, 2010 in Lansdale, PA..
Graduation on November 2, 2010 -
October 18, 2010 thru November 15, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA..
Graduation on November 17, 2010 -
November 22, 2010 thru December 21, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA..
Graduation on December 23, 2010
What to Expect At The NAT Program
- During training, students learn skills, including: taking and recording the patient's blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respirations. Students assist with the activities of daily living, including bathing and hygiene, using the toilet, and exercise. Students apply safe and correct techniques to assist patients with moving, walking, and positioning; recording vital information on specific medical forms and bedside charts, and responding properly to emergencies.
Nurse Assistant Training Requirements
- Attend an orientation session
- Pass a reading test
- Have a criminal history report free of prohibitive offenses. If the individual has not been a resident of Pennsylvania for the last two years, he or she must obtain an FBI check via ra-natcep@state.pa.us
- Complete a physical with a 2 step Mantoux
- The occupational responsibilities of the candidate may involve having full use of their hands, the ability to stand for extensive periods of time, able to perform bending, pushing, pulling and be able to lift and move between 35 - 50 lbs.
- The candidate must be 16 years of age before taking the Pennsylvania NAT Examination. Some nursing home facilities may require the candidate to be at least 18 years of age.
Location:
Red Cross House
4000 Powelton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
