Nurse Aide Training (CNA)
A state-approved program that prepares you to work in nursing facilities, hospitals and, with more training, home health.
Nurse Aide training prepares you to work in long-term care facilities and hospitals and, with additional training, in home health care. You will gain clinical experience in a long-term care facility.
Topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and helping residents stay comfortable and safe. The course puts the emphasis on working well with the rest of the health care team.
What the program covers
- Introduction to long-term care
- Personal care skills
- Basic nursing skills
- Restorative services
- Mental health and social service needs
- Social skills
The program has 60 contact hours of classroom and lab practice and 40 hours of resident care in a long-term care facility. The last 8 hours are reserved for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam, which you need to be placed on the Nurse Aide Registry.
Admission requirements
- Ability to read and write English or Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- A criminal background check before the program starts
We assist Spanish-speaking students: testing, materials and books are available in Spanish. Payment plans are available.
Book a class
Choose your training and reserve your seat online. We’ll call you to confirm your start date and finish registration.
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