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Become a Certified

Nursing Assistant

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Learn valuable skills that will flourish into a rewarding career

eNROLLMENT NOW OPEN

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Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are compassionate and resilient individuals who play a pivotal role in the daily life of their patients. They provide direct care in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care environments. With the chance to develop meaningful relationships with patients and improve their quality of life, a career as a CNA can be both personally and professionally rewarding.

essential information

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Nursing Assistant certification course

program fees

  • CNA Tuition $1,300

  • Registration fee: $100

  • Scrubs, background check, clinical rotation physical (with 2 step TB, updated immunizations and drug screen) required

Class info

  • 5-week program + 80 Clinical hours

  • Meets 2 days each week

  • 4 hours each day

  • Class size: 12 students

  • Space is limited, please register early

9 out of 10 Students Qualify for Full Tuition Assistance
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*based on 2023/2024 enrollments
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start dates

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Spring 2025

In-Person Night Program

  • March 31 - May 1, 2025   +Externship

  • Meets every Mon/Thur at 5:00 - 9:00 pm Central Time 

Summer 2025

In-Person Night Program

  • July 29 - August 28, 2025   +Externship

  • Meets every Tues/Thur at 5:00 - 9:00 pm Central Time 

Fall 2025

In-Person Night Program

  • September 23 - October 23, 2025   +Externship

  • Meets every Tues/Thur at 5:00 - 9:00 pm Central Time 

about our certificate program

why pursue a career in Nursing Assisting

According to Salary.com, nursing assistants (CNA) in Indiana earn an average annual salary of $31,526 and work in one of the fastest growing professions. An estimated 36,600 new jobs will be needed in this profession by 2030.

course topics

In the Certified Nursing Assisting program, the skills and topics you will learn include:

  • The Roles & Responsibilities of the CNA

  • Resident Rights

  • Infection Control

  • Medical Concerns and Safety

  • Fire Safety

  • Basic Nursing

  • Activities of Daily Living

  • Resident Environment

  • Skin Care & Pressure Prevention

  • Restraints

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  • Rehab & Restorative Services

  • Oxygen Use

  • Special Needs

  • Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities

  • Cognitive Impairment

  • Common Disease & Disorders

  • Admission, Transfer & Discharge

  • End of Life Care

  • Daily Responsibilities

  • Protecting Your Profession

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How to Apply

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The application and enrollment process for our Nursing Assistant Certificate Program must be completed at least 30 days prior to requested program start date.

Apply on our Website

Present Required Documents

Schedule an Advising Meeting

Begin Class

Required documents for our Nursing Assistant Certificate Program are:

Proof of COVID Vaccination

Photo ID

Social Security Card

Birth Certificate

Health Insurance Card

Program Physical

Negative background check prior to the first day of class

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