The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program provides paid training for people interested in healthcare and patient care. Classes are typically 7–9 weeks long and are conducted at the hospital, combining classroom instruction with clinical training. The program covers patient care, medical skills, and ethics, along with topics such as communication, infection prevention, safety, personal care, vital signs, nutrition, rehabilitation, subacute care, and end-of-life care. After completing at least 75 hours of classroom instruction and the required knowledge and skills coursework, students are prepared to sit for Headmaster CNA certification knowledge and mock skills testing. The knowledge exam has 75 questions and a 60-minute time limit. The mock skills test requires students to perform three or four skills within 30 minutes or less. Each test must be passed with at least 80% efficiency. Students must also complete at least 100 hours of supervised clinical training, which involves working shifts at the hospital. To become a CNA, students must complete a state-approved training course, pass a state certification exam, and be placed on the state's nurse aide registry.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED