To become a CNA, applicants must be at least 16 years of age, meet the pre-screening requirements, submit fingerprints upon enrollment, complete a minimum of 150 hours of training and successfully complete a State competency exam upon completion of the training.

This program provides instructions and practice basic patient care required for Nurse Assistant. Skills practiced include patient assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, transfer and positioning, vital sign measurement, intake and output measurement, restorative care, and communication. Students will practice supervised basic patient care in a clinical setting prior to completion of the program.