Certified Nursing Assistant

Putting the 'care' in healthcare

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are vital members of the healthcare team who provide direct patient care. In this program, you'll learn to provide comforting, strategic care and cover basic nursing skills, patient grooming and care, medical confidentiality, and care for more complex cases. 

You'll be ready to sit for your certification exam by the end of the program. 

Nurse reading phone and computer
Program Type
Career Program,
Duration
5 weeks
Format
In-Person,

Seats are limited!
If you have any questions or want to learn more, reach out to our admissions specialists!

Requirements

To be an eligible candidate, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

  • Meet immunization and health compliance requirements

  • Maintain medical insurance while enrolled

  • Be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language

  • Possess mental and emotional stability to develop appropriate relationships with patients, families, and members of the health care team.

You will need to attend one mandatory virtual info session after you register for the program:

A Microsoft Teams meeting link will be sent by your professor once you register for the class.

  • Mandatory Info Session Option 1 - March 15, 2025, 9:00am
  • Mandatory Info Session Option 2 - March 17, 2025, 3:00pm

Schedule

March 24, 2025 – May 10, 2025
Coursework: March 24 – April 19, 2025, Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Clinical's: April 21 – May 1, 2025

Where you'll go

You'll be a vital member of a healthcare team and provide direct patient care. You’ll work under the supervision of licensed nurses and physicians in hospitals, nursing homes, and more. Assist patients with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and take vital signs, monitor patient conditions, and report changes to nurses.

Perform your clinicals with our local partners and you'll be qualified to work at major health care facilities in the area. Background checks may be required by clinical sites and future employers.