Nursing Assistant

The NA program is designed to prepare you to take the certification exam administered by Credentia. CNA’s work closely with nurses and medical staff to ensure that a patient is provided basic care. The training you receive includes, but is not limited to, bathing, feeding, dressing patients, observing physical and/or mental changes, and vitals. This course is offered

in person or as a blended course.

Course objectives:

Upon completion of the course satisfactorily, students will be eligible to take the *NA Credentia Certification Exam at Healthcare Resources or at a regional site.

Once certified by the state as a Certified Nursing Assistant, one may have the opportunity to work with Hospitals, doctor’s office, Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health care agencies.

Number of Hours Required:

40 hours classroom & lab 40 hours and clinical 24 hours

Online 40 hours, 6 hours lecture in class, 36 hours lab and 24 hours Clinical

Number of Weeks for Completion:

4 weeks in-person

4 weeks Hybrid Class (Day course) 5 weeks (evening course)

Required Textbooks & Resources:

Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care The Basics Textbook 6th Edition

Workbook Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care The Basics 6th Edition

Nursing Uniform and non-slip athletic or nursing shoes

Prerequisites:

18 years of age

High School Diploma or GED

State Issued ID

Social Security Card

Criminal Background Check with no negative findings

Negative PPD test (TB or chest x-ray)

Flu Shot (if during season)

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to lift up to 50lbs

Able to meet the physical demands of the job role

Physical Exam

Nursing Assistant Continued. . .

**Special admission acceptance: High school seniors can enroll in any program. However, their certificate of completion will not be awarded until they graduate. Please be advised that a student’s age may affect their ability to take a certification test. **

Course Cost:

Application fee -   $75

Course cost

Online    $1100

Classroom Instruction   $1100

Background Check -   $22

Graduation Fee $100

Student Badge -  $15

For payment plan (s): Registration fees are separate from course fees

(Option 1) One payment of $1100 (Option 2) Two payments of $550 (Option 3) three payments of $391.66 (Option 4) $300 down and $160 for five weeks.

Payments must be completed before the start of clinicals.