LOCATION
NPRC Nurse Aide Lab at Titusville
504 East Main Street
Haskell Memorial Library
Titusville, PA 16354
Presenters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Nurse Aide Training
Description
The Nurse Aide Training Course Evaluation Program (NATCEP) is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in essential nursing assistant skills and principles of restorative care. This course prepares students to successfully pass the certification exam administered by Credentia upon completion of the course.
This course runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New session dates will be announced soon for early 2026.
The program consists of 129 hours of training over 4 weeks, broken down as follows:
- Theory: 36.5 hours
- Lab: 29.5 hours
- Clinical: 63 hours
Students will begin with classroom instruction to build foundational knowledge, followed by hands-on practice in the skills lab. They will then apply and refine their skills in a supervised clinical setting, working directly with residents in a long-term care facility under the guidance of a certified Nurse Aide Instructor.
This program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is structured to fully prepare students for the certification exam.
Beyond technical skills, students will be encouraged to develop and embody qualities such as compassion, empathy, integrity, and a strong commitment to advocacy for those in their care—essential traits for delivering high-quality, person-centered care.
This event is for pre-registration. Once your pre-registration is submitted, you will receive follow-up instructions via email with next steps, including how to complete full registration, submit documentation, and prepare for the start of the course.
This pre-registration does not guarantee a seat in the upcoming Nurse Aide Training.
Questions & Answers
Eligibility Requirements
16 years of age
Proof of PA residency
PA State issued photo ID
Background Checks & Screenings
PA Criminal History Check
FBI Fingerprint report (if a resident of PA for less than 2 years)
A drug screening may be required
Health Requirements
Physical
Tuberculin 2-step skin test (dated within one year of the course start date)
Immunizations may be required by clinical site
Uniform & Supplies
Two sets of navy blue scrubs
Stethoscope and Sphygmomanometer
Wristwatch (smart watches are not permitted)
Once pre-registered, students will receive upload links for these required documents. They can also be submitted to cnadocs@rrcnpa.org
Total Course Costs: $2,419.50
Tuition: $1,800.00
Other Estimated Fees: $619.50 (Costs may vary slightly based on individual needs)
Estimated Additional Costs Include:
PA Criminal History Record Check: $22.00
2-Step Tuberculosis Test: $35.00
Uniforms (2 sets of navy blue scrubs): $60.00
Stethoscope and Sphygmomanometer: $25.00
Wristwatch (non-smart): $15.00
State Competency Exam Fee (paid to Credentia at course completion): $135.00
FBI Fingerprint Report (if a resident of PA for less than 2 years): $27.50
Immunizations (if required by clinical site): Up to $200.00
