CNA

BECOME A CNA

NURSE AIDE (CNA)

CNA’s report important and often crucial resident condition information to our nurses. Other responsibilities may include taking and recording residents’ vital signs, documenting a resident’s health status, cleaning rooms and bed linens, basic first aid, helping with meals, and much more. While the CNA position may be physically and mentally demanding, it is an incredibly rewarding position because of the lasting relationships you will build with coworkers and patients.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES:

Offered during all of the Nurse Aide class dates.

Monday & Wednesday & Every Other Saturday
5:30PM-10:00PM Mon & Wed | Sat – 9:00AM -4:30PM
12 Weeks

Monday & Wednesday
9:00AM – 2:00PM
12 Weeks

ONLINE COURSES

Offered during all of the Nurse Aide class dates.

Online classes with in-person lab and clinical hours.
Week 1-4 | Online
Week 5  |Lab meets Mon-Thurs 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Week 6  | Clinical meets  Mon-Thurs 7:30AM – 4:00PM

Online classes with in-person evening and every other weekend lab and clinical hours.
Week 1-4 | Online
Week 5  | Lab meets 5:30-10:00 Tuesday and Thursday and every other Saturday from 9:00AM-4:30PM
Week 6  | Clinical is Tuesday and Thursday 5:30PM – 10:00PM and every other weekend from 7:30AM-4:00PM

PROGRAM DURATION

  • 2 Day – Monday & Wednesday for 12 weeks – 9:00AM to 2:00PM
  • 4 Day – Monday through Friday for 8 weeks – 9:00AM to 2:00PM
  • Evening – Monday & Wednesday & Every Other Saturday for 12 weeks – Mon/Wed 5:30PM to 10PM & Sat 9AM to 4:30PM
  • Each program includes a total of 100 hours on location and 40 hours of clinical practicum

EXPERIENCE

  • A high school diploma or GED is required to enroll
  • Must be able to read and write in English

FEES & REQUIREMENTS

  • Application Processing Fee: $50.00  |  non-refundable (includes cost of background check)
  • Enrollment: $1,070  |  due the first day of the class (processing fees may apply for credit card or PayPal)

INCLUDED IN ENROLLMENT FEE

  • Course material – textbook and workbork
  • Scrub tops

ADDITIONAL FEES

  • TB Test
  • Scrub pants
  • Non-skid work shoes

Completing this course will prepare you to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) State Certification Examination, which is administered externally by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Upon passing this examination, you will be a fully licensed CNA.