Nursing Assistant Training Programs

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The Nevada Nurse Practice Act (NRS 632.2856) requires providers of Nursing Assistant Training Programs (NATP) to obtain approval from the Nevada State Board of Nursing. The training program required for certification as a nursing assistant must consist of 75 hours of instruction with no less than 60 hours of theory and learning skills in a laboratory setting.

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  • The Nevada Nurse Practice Act (NRS 632.2856) requires providers of Nursing Assistant Training Programs (NATP) to obtain approval from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
  • The training program required for certification as a nursing assistant must consist of 75 hours of instruction with no less than 60 hours of theory and learning skills in a laboratory setting.
  • The training facility must meet requirements pursuant to NAC 632.780, to hold the training for theory and lab portion of the class, and such site will require a site inspection.
  • Nursing Assistant Training Programs must have at least one clinical site, with a signed clinical agreement. 
  • New programs do require a site visit which must be done at the facility to ensure requirements are met per NAC 632.780 (1-2) before a program can be approved by the NSBN. 
  • NAC 632.780 (2) and NAC 632.785 (5) lists the requirements for clinical sites, as well as a duty of the program coordinator.
  • Private programs that charge students fees for the course (not associated with the college or LTC) will also need CPE approval.
  • In a facility-based program, the training of nurse aides may be performed under the general supervision of the director of nursing for the facility who is prohibited from performing the actual training.
  • Facility-based programs must also meet federal requirements listed under 42 CFR 483.151(b).

More detailed requirements can be found at the following links: