Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Program Includes

    1. Education Monday through Friday for 6 weeks:
      • classroom education
      • hands-on experience
      • clinical experience
    2. Initial Testing Fees
    3. Drug Screening
    4. Physical
    5. TB Testing
    6. Textbook
    7. One set of scrubs
    8. One pair non-skid, closed toe shoes
    9. Gait Belt
    10. Blood Pressure Cuff & Stethoscope
    11. American Heart Association Providers CPR Certification
    12. Application fee to the Nevada State Board of Nursing
    13. Fingerprint fees for the Nevada State Board of Nursing

CNA Training 2025 Schedule

*Schedule Subject to change based on Registration

Classes Monday through Friday

Weeks 1 through 5   Classroom

8:30 am to 12:30 pm M/W/F

8:30 am to 1:30 pm T/Th, at The Academy 

Week 6   Clinicals

7:00 am to 3:30 pm at St. Josephs

Week 7 - FINALS

Times TBD Manual Skills Testing @ the Academy 

01/03/25 -02/07/25 Class at SOE

2/10/25-2/14/25 Clinicals

2/17 /25-2/21/25 Manual Skills Testing SOE

02/28/25-03/28/25 Class at SOE

04/01/25 -04/04/25 Clinical at St. Joseph

4/7/25-4/11/25 Manual Skills testing SOE

04/18/25 -05/16/25 Class at SOE

5/19/25-5/23/25 Clinical at St. Joseph

5/27/25-5/30/25 Manual Skills Testing SOE

06/06/25-07 /11/25 Class at SOE

07 /15/24 -07 /18/25 Clinical at St. Joseph

07/21/25 -07/25/25 Manual Skills Testing at SOE

TBD

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The CNA tuition

$2,471.00

*Tuition assistance is available for those who qualify.

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ABOUT OUR CNA PROGRAM

Students receive instruction in human anatomy and physiology, basic nursing skills, provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), medical terminology, emergency care, infection control and safe clinical practices. Students' ethical and legal responsibilities will be integrated throughout the course. Successful completion of both course content and supervised clinical care will result in satisfaction of criteria required by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Training Highlights
  • Introduction to Healthcare and Nursing Assisting
  • Infection and Infection Control
  • Patient Care and Comfort Measures
  • Clinical Skills Rotation
  • Introduction to Healthcare and Nursing Assisting
  • Scientific Principles
  • Basic Human Needs and Communication
  • Infection and Infection Control
  • Safety and Mobility
  • Patient Care and Comfort Measures
  • Principles of Nutrition and Hydration
  • Communication
  • Special Care Procedures
  • Body Systems, Common Disorders and Related Care
  • Rehabilitation and Restorative Services
  • Response to Basic Emergencies
  • Clinical Skills Rotation
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  • Prerequisites and eligibility

      • Valid Picture ID
      • Valid Social Security Card
      • Resume
      • NO felony background
      • Able to lift 50. lbs
      • Required High School Diploma or GED/High School Equivalency

  • Free Additional Support

    Weeks 2 through 5 – Tutoring and open lab 8 hours a week

    Week 4- Tuesday and Thursday classes on interviewing skills and innovative job search techniques

    Week 5 – Mentoring & Job Connect is on campus                                           

    After Graduation – Pre-test preparation and Open Lab with CNA Instructor 4 hours a week.

    Job Search Assistance after successful completion of course and passing State Board