Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
CNA Program
What are the admission requirements?
– Must be at least 16 years old (parent/guardian must attend enrollment appointment for those under 18)
– Obtain a negative TB result
– Obtain a physical from your primary caregiver
– Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
TB and Physical?
TBs must result in a negative. Individuals born outside of the USA may have to do an x-ray or blood sample version of the test. Individuals that have tested positive before may need to do an x-ray or blood sample version of the test. TBs, done with the needle, take about three
days, so schedule your appointment appropriately. The Physical must be signed by the doctor.
If you have done a TB or Physical in the last year, those are eligible to submit, however, under certain circumstances, students may need to get an updated version of either. If these items are not turned in by the time Labs begin, the student will be unable to return to class until both are turned in. If a student misses more than the allotted time, even due to lack of a TB or Physical, they will be dropped.
Do I need prior Healthcare experience?
No experience is required. Our program is designed for beginners entering the healthcare field.
Do I need to have my Highschool Diploma or GED?
We do not require either for our program, however some employers may require one. If you are looking to do a higher healthcare program after your CNA, it may be needed.’
What will I learn?
Students will learn basic nursing skills, patient care techniques, safety and infection control, vital signs, communication and professionalism, and hands-on clinical experience.
What happens after I complete the program?
Once you have completed the program, and paid in full, you’ll be eligible to take the state CNA exam. Once you pass, you will become a Certified Nursing Assistant and can apply for CNA jobs in hospitals, prisons, clinics, home care, and long-term care facilities.
What if I miss some days?
Students are highly encouraged to not miss any days of Theory/Lab/Clinical. If a student is enrolled in one our Full-Time courses, one day shall be made up for theory as well as clinical, each. Students will be dismissed from the program without a refund for missing more than one day of theory or clinical. If a student is enrolled in one of our Part-Time courses, two days shall be made up for theory as well as clinical, each. Students will be dismissed from the program without a refund for missing more than two days of theory or clinical.
Financial
How much does the course cost?
Tuition is $1,650 – which includes the registration fee of $250.
Are payment plans available?
We offer three different payment plan options:
Option 1: Two payments of $500.00 and One payment of $400.
o Payment 1 due at or before the end of the first week of class. ($500)
o Payment 2 due at the conclusion of the “Theory” module. ($500)
o Payment 3 due at the end of the “Clinical” modules. ($400)
Option 2: Four payments of $350.
o Payment 1 due at or before the end of the first week of class.
o Payment 2 due prior to the start of the 10th Class.
o Payment 3 due prior to the start of the 18th Class.
o Payment 4 due prior to the start of the 26th Class.
Option 3: Five payments of $280 due every 2 weeks until paid in full. The first payment
of $280.00 is due at or before the end of the first week of class.
What happens if I miss a payment?
We are willing to work with students. If a payment is late, please notify us that you will be late. Students are not removed from the program from missed payments, however, students are unable to take the CNA state exam until they are paid in full.
What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept money orders, checks, and card. We do not accept cash. If you are paying with card, please note that there is 2.6% service charge. If you are paying with check or money order, please make it out to ‘Prosperity Training Center.’
If you are paying with check or money order, please write your name – please do not sign, it must legible.
What is included in the tuition? What am I responsible for?
Included in tuition:
– Scrubs
– CNA workbook
– LiveScan fingerprinting
Students Are Responsible for:
– Non-slip neutral-colored shoes (no Crocs)
– Analog wristwatch with a second hand (no smartwatches)
Recommended but not required:
– Manual blood pressure cuff
– Stethoscope
– Gait belt
What if I did my LiveScan somewhere else recently?
The LiveScan is included in the tuition, and the price can not be refunded, therefore students must utilize our LiveScan provider.
What is the refund policy?
The registration fee of $250 is nonrefundable regardless of when a student drops the course. Should a student drop out after the 20% mark of the course, they are still required to pay the remainder of their tuition, totaling $1,650. By signing our Payment Plan Agreement, students
acknowledge this information on a legal scale. Should a student be removed from the course due to failure of compliance with the Student Handbook, and 20% of the course has been completed, students will still be required to pay the remainder of their tuition.
Dress Code
What is the dress code?
– Students will always appear in uniform with name badges during the Theory, Lab and Clinical training and during the pinning ceremony.
– Name badges must be the name tag that has been provided by PTC.
– Scrubs must be the scrubs that have been provided by PTC.
– Footwear should be comfortable nursing/tennis shoes. (No clogs, no high heels, no wedges, no open toe shoes, no crocks, no sandals)
– Students may not wear any facial jewelry (e.g., nose rings, eyebrow rings, tongue studs). Should a piercing be unremovable, students must cover their exposed piercings with a clear stud, band-aid, or appropriate medical mask.
– Students may wear studs in their ears; no dangling or hoop earrings are permitted.
– Students may not wear bracelets or any rings other than a wedding ring.
– Tattoos must be covered.
– Hair must be pulled back, so as not to interfere with line of sight.
– Students must keep fingernails short and clean; only clear or light polish is permitted. No acrylic or gel nails allowed during your Theory, Lab, and the Clinical rotation.
– Male students must be clean-shaven or keep beards/moustaches neatly trimmed.
– No smart watches or cellphones during Theory/Lab/Clinical.
Payment Plans
- Option 1: Two payments of $500 and one payment of $400
Payment 1 due at or before the end of the first week of class ($500)
Payment 2 due at the conclusion of the “Theory” module ($500)
Payment 3 due at the end of the “Clinical” modules. ($400) - Option 2: Four payments of $350
Payment 1 due at or before the end of the first week of class
Paymen 2 due prior to the star of the 10th class
Payment 3 due prior to the start of the 18th class
Payment 4 due prior to the start of the 26th class
- Option 3
Five payments of $280 due every 2 weeks until paid in full.
The first payment of $280 is due at or before the end of the first week of class
Program Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old (individuals under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the enrollment appointment)
- Pass a LiveScan background check (LiveScan will be done at the Orientation) We understand that you may have done a recent LiveScan, however, we must do it through our providers
- Provide a negative TB test and physical exam (due by Labs)
- Be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English
Enrollment Steps
- Request Info — Fill out the form under “Get Started”
- Hear Back — You should hear back from our Academic Success Advisor within one business day. They may reach out via phone call, email, or text.
- Schedule — Once you have heard back, you can schedule your Student Enrollment Appointment
- Enrollment Appointment — Attend your Enrollment Appointment, pay the non-refundable registration fee of $250, and go over the following paperwork: 283b (State Application), Emergency Contact Form, Photo Release Form, and Payment Plan Options. Students under 18 years old must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian during the Appointment – Parent/Guardian must go over the Parental/Guardian Form.
- Attend Orientation — Once you are officially enrolled for the course, the Academic Success Advisor will reach out the day before orientation to remind you – orientation is mandatory so be sure to attend.
- Schedule your TB & Physical — These are due by the time Lab Days begin but we encourage all students to have them done as soon as possible.
- Begin your program!
CA Contact Info:
999 North M Street
Tulare, CA 93274
559-547-2995
info@prosperitytraining.org
Business Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
MT Contact Info:
2500 Continental Dr.
Butte, MT 59701
406-565-3297
info-mt@prosperitytraining.org
Business Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
