Begin your journey toward a new medical career with the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program offered by 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ and Total Action for Progress (TAP). Held at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, the CNA program combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on clinical training to prepare you for the workforce in just six weeks with no prior medical experience required. To begin working as a CNA, you must also pass the Virginia Nurse Aide Competency Test (State Board).
What does a Certified Nurse Aide do?
As a Certified Nurse Aide, you will work with a care team to provide consistent and compassionate care to patients, including:
- Collecting, recording and reporting vital signs
- Assisting patients with daily activities
- Answering call lights
- Communicating methods of care to patients
- Meeting the needs of each individual patient
- Ensuring proper communication between patients and their care team
Certification: Students will be prepared to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) certification exam.
Learn the Skills
- Basic patient care: bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Patient education and emotional support
- Measure and record vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Infection control and safety procedures
- Essential Functions (PDF)
Tuition Includes
- Scrubs (black)
- TB shot
- Textbook/Workbook
- BLS
- NNAAP Certification Exam
Student Responsibilities
- Flu shot
Course Requirements
- Must complete TB screening to participate in the required 40-hour clinical externship.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical and 100% attendance is mandatory.
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $3,495
Program Length: 6 weeks
*If you qualify for tuition assistance, your cost could be:
Fast Forward: $1,165
: $0
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