Jones Workforce College & SCRMC

Certified Nurse Aide Training Program

 

The Certified Nurse Aide Training Program class offered at South Central Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with Jones Workforce College,  is a classroom and clinical program focused on the direct care of residents at nursing homes. During the class, students will learn to assist patients with basic needs, including eating, bathing, grooming, mobility, and more.

 

Details:

Classroom setting:

Program is held at South Central Regional Medical Center.

Class hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be approximately 12 classroom days.

 

Clinical setting:

Program is held at SCRMC nursing homes.

Clinical hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Clinicals are approximately 28 hours.

Following completion of clinicals, students are eligible for State Certification Test. This test is offered locally at approved testing centers. During this time, SCRMC will work with students to help with job placement for Jones CNA students.

 

Enrollment Requirements:

For questions regarding enrollment, please call 601-477-5408 or email workforce@jcjc.edu.

 

1. Submit CRC OR ACT Test Score

If participant has taken ACT and scored a 16 or higher they are not required to take the
CRC test.

If participant has not taken CRC, testing can be scheduled at the Testing Center on Main
Campus. Call 601-477-4195 to schedule.

Tests are given Monday – Friday at 8:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.

Testing is $50 and will be paid at the Testing Center.

Must score a silver or higher to qualify for program.

2. Schedule date/time to fingerprint for background check

Fingerprinting for background check will be held at Jones College ATC, located at
72 Technology Blvd, Ellisville, MS 39437. Please call 601-477-4284 to schedule an appointment.

3. Immunization Record

Participants must submit an up-to-date immunization record at time of
registration/background check to Jones College.

These are available at your local health department or your doctor’s office.

4. Complete Registration Packets SCRMC Student Packet

Participants will complete a Jones College and SCRMC student packet when completing
Background Check at Jones College.

5. TB Skin Test

Free TB Skin Test is available at South Central Urgent Care on Tuesdays from 8 am – 4 pm.

• Location: 1430 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS 39440 across from Hampton Inn.
• No appointment required.

Clinic will inform student when to return for 2nd test. Students must submit results to JC ATC after the final step is completed. Please email results to workforce@jcjc.edu, or bring a physical copy to ATC.

Student may complete testing at a different clinic. Student will be responsible for payment.

6. Purchase Clinical Apparel

Required items:

• Navy or Gray Scrub Set (Pants, Top)
• Jacket
• Black Closed Toe & Heel Shoe
• Wristwatch with Second Hand

Student Apparel Kit available at Sassy Scrubs in Laurel at a reduced cost. For questions, call
601-425-4002.

Location: 2257 HWY 15 N., Laurel, MS 39440 in Pine Tree Shopping Village

• Top: XS – XL $17.00; 2X-4X $18.00
• Pant: XXS – XL $18.00; 2X-4X $19.00
• Jacket: XXS – XL $19.00; 2X-4X $20.00
• Wristwatch: $25.00
• Nursing shoe black: $45.00

For any questions regarding enrollment, please call 601-477-5408 or email
workforce@jcjc.edu.

 

INFORMATION AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION

After program completion, there is a written test and skills check-off that must be competed to be
certified. The instructor and Jones College will enroll students for test. Date and location of testing center will vary based on testing center availability.

If student does not pass licensure test on the first attempt, they may be responsible for any additional cost.