Diversity Career College offers the following programs: Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, I.V. Therapy/Blood Withdrawal, EKG Technician, CPR/BLS, NCLEX Review. Each program has specific requirements to follow.
Requirements for Nursing Assistant Program:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Pass the entrance examination administered by the school with at least a 70% grade. Testing fee – $10.00
- Valid government issued I.D. and Social Security Card
- Minimum age requirement at 17 years of age with parents’ consent
- Completed Application for Admission/Enrollment Agreement and payment of Registration fee
- Completed Live scan form
- Must not have been convicted in any court of law of any major crime
- Computer literacy; Basic knowledge of computer and internet skills
- Undergone school orientation
- Proof of immunizations.
- Students must submit a physical examination performed by either a physician or nurse practitioner that indicates the student does not have a health condition that creates hazard to self or others; and a tuberculosis clearance that is no more than sixty (60) days prior to admission. A PPD (purified protein derivative) intradermal skin test is required, unless medically contraindicated. A positive PPD is 10 millimeters or more of induration (swelling). Redness alone at the skin test site is not considered a positive reaction. A chest x-ray is required for students with positive PPD, unless medically contraindicated. Students with positive PPD results and negative chest x-ray will be referred to their physician for clearance. The cost for the physical examination and tuberculosis clearance is the student’s responsibility.
Requirements for Home Health Aide Program:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
- Minimum age requirement at 17 years of age with parent’s consent
- Must not have been convicted in any court of law of any major crime
- Valid government issued I.D. and Social Security Card
- Certified in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the American Heart Association
- Completed Enrollment Agreement and payment of Registration fee
- Meet the required health requirement such as history and a physical examination performed by a physician or nurse practitioner and a negative PPD skin test or negative chest x-ray (if PD test result is positive) indicating no active tuberculosis
- Undergone school orientation
Requirements for IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Program:
Prior registration, applicants must meet the following admission criteria:
- Provide valid government issued photo identification
- Provide proof of one of the following:
- A current and valid California LVN License
- Senior standing in a CA VN Program with successful completion of Module IV
- A graduate of a California Vocational Nurse program
- Interim Permit status for California LVN licensure
- Licensed RN (CA state)
- Licensed Physician (CA state)
Requirements for EKG Technician Program:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experienced Medical Assistants with a desire to advance their skills and Certifications
- Phlebotomists and EMT’s interested in pursuing a career as an ER Technician
- Individuals interested in careers as EKG Technicians
- Individuals interested in healthcare careers
Requirements for CPR/BLS:
There are many options available for completing CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Diversity Career College has easy certification for everyone.
Busy professionals, laypersons, healthcare providers and others are choosing Diversity Career College CPR/First Aid/AED certification training class as a more affordable and convenient option for achieving certification.
Requirements for NCLEX Review Class:
Depending on your level of education, you can either take the NCLEX-PN (practical nurse) or the NCLEX-RN (registered nurse) examination. Those who obtain a diploma in licensed practical nursing or licensed vocational nursing can take the NCLEX-PN exam. While those who have completed an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) can take the NCLEX-RN exam.