Home Health Aide Admission/Application Procedures

What are the Nursing Assistant Admission Requirements?

• All students entering a healthcare program with a clinical component will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students must be free of offenses which could potentially disqualify them from working in a healthcare environment (Florida Statute 400.211). Admission into clinicals is at the discretion of the clinical agencies.
• Be at least 17 years old
• Complete SCC Application process
• Take Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE): no minimum score required
• Meet with an Academic Advisor/Counselor.

What are the Home Health Aide Admission Requirements?

• Completion of Nursing Assistant Program
• Proof of Florida Nursing Assistant Certification. Submit proof to Records Department
• Current CPR-Heart Saver Certification

How do I get additional information?

It is recommended that students visit an academic advisor or educational planner for guidance in course selection, sequencing and scheduling. Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities are available. All services are free and available on all three SCC locations. The SCC College Catalog can be obtained in the Admissions Office or viewed on the SCC website at www.scc-fl.edu.

Please feel free to contact the Department of Nursing in the Healthcare Career Programs Division of SCC for additional information (www.scc-fl.edu/nursing/).

Did you know?

SCC's Nursing Program utilizes the Internet and ANGEL to enhance classroom experiences.