Certified Nursing Assistant Program

A to Z of working as a CNA.

Students will master proper nursing mechanics involving the safe movement and positioning of patients as well as general care practices which include bathing, hygiene, nutrition, and more. Maintaining a safe environment is crucial, and students will learn restraint techniques, fall prevention, and how to monitor vital signs in the program’s safety course. Technical healthcare skills are just a part of a nursing assistant’s role. Students in this program will also receive training in the administrative and psychosocial sides of the career.

From the classroom, to the real-world.

This program gives students the opportunity to work in controlled classroom and lab environments, as well as gain hands-on experience in the field. Our partnerships with medical facilities including long-term facilities, hospitals, and assisted living facilities, offer students a wide breadth of experience in real world settings. This ensures they are ready to navigate and orient themselves in the workforce. ‍With 40-hours of real-world clinical training, 60 hours of classroom training, and 20 hours of skilled lab training, students will gain practical experience, and confidence, before heading into the workforce.

Clinical experience can facilitate the transition between student and working nurse. Students will get to experience what it’s actually like on the job and perhaps even see where their interests lie when it comes to a specific nursing focus or particular clinical setting. In nursing, challenges will emerge unexpectedly, stressful situations will demand assertive action. Clinical learning is important to train nurses how to handle both the routine and high-stress elements of the job without negatively impacting patient outcomes.