CHHA, CNA, and PCT – Nursing Prerequisites - Brookdale Community College

Registration is open! CPS Associates are available to take your call Monday – Friday (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Please call 732-224-2315. When prompted, press option one and one of the team members will be able to take your registration and payment with a credit card. Please note is no online registration. Payment plans are available.

CHHA, CNA and PCT — Nursing Prerequisites

The Certified Homemaker/Home Health Aide, Certified Nurse Aide in Long Term Care or Patient Care Technician Certificate Program will fulfill the prerequisite for the Brookdale Nursing Program.

Certified Homemaker/Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Coordinator: Wendy Massaro — Johnson, MSN, RN

This NJ State Board of Nursing approved program prepares you to work for a home care agency or assisted living facility. Learn to provide basic care including personal care, nutrition, and rehabilitation services for patients recovering from an illness in their home or in an assisted-living facility. Learn basic anatomy and physiology and study common diseases. Class includes 12 hours of clinical in a local nursing home and a uniform is required. Upon successfully completing the program, you will be prepared to qualify for certification. The certification exam will be administered on the last day of class. Also includes CPR certification. 76-hours. Class is limited to 10 students per class.

Prerequisites:

18 years of age or older
Copy of high school diploma or GED

The forms to complete the following prerequisites will be emailed to you closer to the start date of class:

Physical exam, documentation of immunizations, 2-step PPD, hepatitis B series, Flu vaccine
Clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)

Note: 100% attendance is required by the NJ State Board of Nursing. An additional fee will be charged to students for class and clinical make-up hours. Uniform is required.

All classes are In-Person at the Lincroft Campus.

Monday – Friday
March 30 – April 10, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Clinicals will take place April 6 – 10. Clinical hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Complete schedule will be given on the first day of class.

Monday – Friday
June 1 – June 12, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Clinicals will take place June 8 – 12. Clinical hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Complete schedule will be given on the first day of class.

Monday – Friday
August 3 – August 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

(Clinicals will take place August 10 – 14. Clinical hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Complete schedule will be given on the first day of class.

Fee and code: $1,099, XMEDG 014
Textbooks not included (Approx. $56).

View the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Joyce Cosentino at 732-224-2140 or email jcosentino@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu

Certified Nurse Aide in Long Term Care (CNA)

Coordinator: Christine Haas, RN

This NJ Department of Health approved program will train you for employment in a nursing home, long term care, or assisted living facility. Learn physical care skills, psychosocial care skills, and the role of the nurse aide including legal and ethical concepts, and client rights. Upon successful completion of course content and skills testing, you will be prepared to sit for certification. 90 hours. Class is limited to 10 students per class.

Prerequisites:

18 years of age or older
Copy of high school diploma or GED

The forms to complete the following prerequisites will be emailed to you closer to the start date of class:

Physical exam, documentation of immunizations, 2-step PPD, hepatitis B series, Flu vaccine
Clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)

Note: If English is not your best language, oral and written English tests may be required. 100% attendance is required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class and clinical make-up hours. Uniform is required. Clinicals will take place at area nursing homes located within Monmouth County.

All classes are In-Person at the Lincroft Campus.
Clinicals to be held at a facility in Monmouth County.

Tuesday & Thursday
February 19 – June 30, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Skills Testing: Thursday, July 2, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
May 18 – July 29, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 9:10 p.m. (Monday & Wednesday hours)
9:00 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. (Saturday hours)

Skills Testing: Monday, August 3, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Fee and Code: $1,499, XMEDG 013
Textbook (approx. $56), Certification Test Fee ($84) not included.

View the Textbook and Supply list.

Questions or additional information can be obtained by forwarding any inquiries to Joyce Cosentino at 732-224-2140 or email jcosentino@brookdalecc.edu or cpshealthcare@brookdalecc.edu

Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT)

Coordinator: Pam Hileman-Kuebler, MSN, RN-BC, HNB-BC

Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled and employed in a variety of settings including hospitals. This program uses a comprehensive approach (lecture, lab and clinical) to train you as a patient care technician.

Areas of Study: Patient care, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, vital signs, knowledge of behavioral health and patients with special needs. Also, EKG & venipuncture training and CPR certification. Upon completion you will be prepared for the certification test through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Class is limited to 10 students per class.

Prerequisites:

18 years of age or older
Copy of high school diploma or GED

The forms to complete the following prerequisites will be emailed to you closer to the start date of class:

Physical exam, documentation of immunizations, 2-step PPD, hepatitis B series, Flu vaccine
Clear criminal background check and drug screening (additional fee)
Copy of malpractice insurance face sheet (additional fee)

Note: If English is not your best language, oral and written English tests may be required. 100% attendance is required. An additional fee will be charged to students for class and clinical make-up hours. Uniform is required. Clinical will be held at area hospitals and sub-acute facilities.

Classes are in-person instruction. There may be a few classes conducted remote live via Zoom.

Please choose one of the following class dates:

Saturday
January 17 – April 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lincroft Campus

(No Class April 4)

Clinical Orientation
Sunday, April 26, 2026 (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) at Jersey Shore Medical Center (JSUMC)

Clinical
Saturday & Sunday
May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
8 to 12 hour shifts between (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) at Jersey Shore Medical Center (JSUMC)

(Please note: clinical can take place on any day during this 2-week period)

Class Closed

Monday & Wednesday
February 16 – April 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wall Regional Location

Clinical Orientation
Thursday, April 16, 2026 (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) at Jersey Shore Medical Center (JSUMC)

Clinical
Monday through Friday
April 20 – May 1, 2026
8 to 12 hour shifts between (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) at Jersey Shore Medical Center (JSUMC)