Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

CTF 78/79

Description

This training program will prepare students for entry-level nursing home or hospital facility positions. A Certified Nurse Aide assists Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) with direct patient care. This hybrid (online and in-person) course introduces students to the needs of the patient, legal/ethical issues, effective communication and anatomical changes accompanying the aging process. It will also cover health and nutrition and the care of persons with cognitive and mental disabilities. Includes 32 hours of supervised clinical experience in a Residential Health Care Facility.

*32 hours of clinicals experience can be scheduled for evenings, weekends, or weekdays. Prerequisite: Medical clearance is required to participate in the clinical experience. Basic Life Support/ CPR (RTP40) must be completed before the clinical experience.

Number of Hours

135 Hours

Requirements

Prometric Testing and 18 years of age. Eligible students can take the test on campus during scheduled dates or through Prometric at their testing locations. Student medical clearance is required to participate in the clinical experience. Students must sign an Assumption of Risk.

Credential

Prometric New York State CNA License and BLS provider card issued by the American Heart Association.

CNA Tuition and Fees

$950 Tuition/ $60 Lab Fee/ $25 Registration Fee*

*fees are subject to change

BLS/CPR Tuition and Fees

$100 Tuition / Materials Fee $20*

*fees are subject to change

Other Costs Associated

$93.75 Book / CNA Exam Fee $115 / Uniform Scrubs $35.00*

Course textbook, uniform scrubs and CNA certifying exam fees are not included in the tuition.

*costs are subject to change

Industry Insight

Certified nursing assistant demand is projected to grow 9% through 2028.The average pay for a CNA in New York City is $22.63/hr or $47,080/year. (Lightcast)
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