​Nursing is a high-growth, high-skill, high-wage and high-responsibility occupation.

Today's nurses can get started on their career pathways from any one of a variety of on-ramps, with different training requirements and many potential paths to career advancement. Nurse Aides provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Becoming a Nurse Aide is great first step on a nursing and direct care pathway. Please click on the link to access the Nurse Aide Handbook and click on FBI to obtain the Process for Procuring a FBI check.



The HTTI Nurse Aide Program is 152 hours in duration, providing a wider and more fully-rounded skill set than many competing programs. Call us at 215-568-2220 to discuss what makes our program unique!

Eligibility Requirements:

• Attend an information/testing session at the District 1199C Training Fund
• Ability to pass admissions test
• Ability to attend all scheduled classes
• Ability to submit a satisfactory physical on our medical clearance form
• No felonies or qualifying misdemeanors

Current Costs:

• Tuition: $2,000
• Books: $69
• Lab/Supply $20
• Criminal Background Check: $22
• Blood Pressure Cuff/Stethoscope: $40
• Name Badge $10
• CPR Certification $60
• PA State Competency Exam $135
• Total: $2,356 (subject to change)

Students are also responsible for the following costs:

• Watch with sweep second hand: $20 (approx)
• White scrub uniform: $30 (approx)
• White duty shoes with anti-skid soles (no sneakers): $35 (approx)

All students must attend an Information & Testing Session!
Visit 1199ctraining.org/nurse-aide to complete an intake form and to learn more information.

Are you between ages 17-24?
FREE training may be available!
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For more information,
please contact
Traci Kinsler
215-568-2220 ext. 5402

EMAIL

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