Nursing Assistant Program

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Expectations from Our Certificate Program

We take great pride at the variety of learning opportunities we provide to our nursing assistant aspirants:

In-class lectures taught by experienced instructors
Clinical rotations
Externship placements in home health care settings and long-term care facilities
Hands-on instruction
Small classes providing for personal attention
State-of-the-art technology and medical equipment

Through successful completion of our program, you will be poised to competently and confidently enter the medical field ready to work.

Careers

As a nursing assistant, you can work in numerous positions, from a nurse’s aide and orderly to certified nursing assistant in a hospital setting, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing and long-term care facilities.

What Does a Nursing Assistant Do?

As a nursing assistant, you will work in direct contact with patients and doctors, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). You will take lead on the daily needs of your patients, including:

Medication Reminders
Checking vital signs
Providing ongoing care as needed

What Will I Learn in My Courses?

Considering the short amount of time a CNA program takes, you’re taught a relatively wide range of topics. On top of that, you will learn by being hands-on in a clinical work setting.

Courses generally cover how to work in a variety of settings, like home care, hospitals, and nursing care facilities. Students learn about:

Long-term care
Basic nursing care
Taking vital signs
Controlling infections
Emergency procedures
Personal care skills
Communication skills

CNA Certification Exam Tips:

Don’t panic if you make a mistake or skip a step during the clinical skills exam. You are usually allowed to correct your error once per skill.
Be sure you demonstrate the critical element of skill.
Prepare with a practice test. This allows you to become familiar with the types of multiple-choice questions you may encounter and lets you become comfortable with the time frame allotted.

CNA Recertification

Every 24 months, CNAs need to complete a minimum of 48 hours of continuing education to become recertified.

Many states require CNAs to do a minimum of 12 hours in each year of the two-year time frame. During this period, you should receive training in important and evolving healthcare topics such as:

Domestic violence
Patient rights
Medical record documentation
First aid

Your state board of nursing will provide a list of acceptable training options and locations where you can earn the credits.

Typically, you’ll also need to show proof that you were paid to work as a CNA at some point during the two-year period. And, here’s some good news: It’s not uncommon for an employer to either pay for the courses or provides the education themselves.

The next Class Starts 8/23 and runs until 9/17

Tuition is $1300 and includes a Textbook and uniform.

Half is paid in advance and a half at the conclusion of the class.

Call for complete schedules of classes.

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