This document provides information about the Patient Care Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit program. The program prepares students to perform patient care duties under medical supervision, including taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and charting patient information. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the exam to become a certified nurse aide. The program is offered in both full- and part-time formats and can typically be completed in 2 terms. It includes classroom and clinical training. Graduates have high job placement rates and opportunities in various healthcare settings.

2. Are You A Match?
 Do you enjoy working in healthcare settings?
 Do you enjoy one-on-one interaction with others?
 Are you friendly and patient?
 Are you able to stay calm in stressful situations?
 Can you do considerable bending and lifting?
 Do you have a strong work ethic?

3. Program Description
 The Patient Care Assistant Technical Certificate of
Credit program prepares students with rigorous
classroom training and practice as well as the clinical
experiences necessary to perform a full range of
patient care duties or services under nursing or
medical direction. This includes taking vital signs,
obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of
daily living, observing and charting patient
information, and reporting appropriate information
to supervisors. It may also include providing various
outreach services to clients within the community.
Students who successfully complete the program may
be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide
Assessment Program (NNAAP) which determines
competency to become enrolled in the state nurse
aide registry.

4. Employment
 Opportunities: There are many job opportunities for a PCA/CNA in a variety
of healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation
centers, assisted living facilities, and home health.
 Job Placement: 90-100 % of our graduates are placed in jobs in their field of
study each year.
 Salary: A PCA/CNA may start out at minimum wage with opportunities for
salary increases dependent upon years of experience and additional training
after graduation.

5. Additional Program Requirements
 Clinicals: A minimum of 24 clinical hours in a nursing home are required in the
NAST 1100 class.
 Pre-clinical requirements to be done under time constraints set by instructor
in NAST 1100:
 Random drug and alcohol screen prior to clinical experience approximate
cost of $65.00
 TB skin test approximate cost of $10-20
 National criminal background checks approximate cost of $50.00.
 Certification exam fees: $117.00 due at the completion of the program if the
graduate chooses to become certified as a Nurse’s Aide in the state of Georgia
 Uniforms: required in the classroom and clinical settings; cost varies
dependent upon where uniforms are purchased

6. Timeline
 Registration
 Registration is offered fall, spring and summer terms
dependent upon which campus is offering the program.
 Contact your program advisor through e-mail, telephone or
in person during new student registration.
 Length of program
 Most students can complete the program
in 2 terms.

7. General Fees
 One time application fee of $20
 Once a year malpractice insurance fee of
$11.00 assessed each fall semester
 Late registration fees of $45
 Fees, by term, as follows:
 Tuition is based on $89 per credit
hour ($1335 for 15 hours or more)
 Registration fee of $50
 Activity fee of $24
 Technology fee of $105
 Insurance of $4.00
 Instructional fee of $50
Check with financial aid concerning your
financial support eligibility.
Check our website for the most recent
tuition costs and general fee costs.

8. Total Estimated Program Costs
Books/Supplies/Uniforms/Term Certifications/ Licenses
 Current fees as listed on the Moultrie Technical College website
 Total Book cost is approximately $600.00
 Uniforms consist of navy blue scrubs and nursing or athletic shoes. Costs
vary dependent upon where the items are purchased.
 Drug/Alcohol Screen cost is approximately $65.00
 TB Skin Test is approximately $10 - $20
 National Criminal Background check is approximately $50.00
 Certification Exam taken at the end of the program is $117.00 if no special
accommodations are necessary

9. Frequently Asked Questions ??
 Does my CNA certificate cover me from state to state?
 No, but most states have reciprocity which means that you may be able to
make application to the state to which you plan to transfer, and they will
accept your training and certificate from Georgia and award you a certificate
for that state as well.
 Do I have to renew my certificate?
 Yes. It has to be renewed every 2 years.
 Do I have to retest when I renew my certificate.
 No, you do not have to retest unless you let your certificate lapse.

10. PCA Program Advisor
 Debra Craft, RN, BSN, M.Ed. - Allied Health
Coordinator, Program Coordinator for PCA/NA
 Campus/office #: Veterans Parkway Campus
D109
 Office hours: 8:00 – 5:00 and by appointment
 E-mail: dcraft@moultrietech.edu
 Phone: 229-217-4209

11. Instructor
 Amy Stewart, RN
 Campus: Tifton Campus
 Office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and by appointment
 E-mail: astewart@moultrietech.edu
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