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The Nurse Aide program prepares students for employment as a nurse aide in hospitals, skilled care facilities, home health and hospice facilities. Coursework focuses on personal care skills, legal and ethical issue, restorative services, end-of-life care and the recognition of the emotional, social, cultural and individual rights of the patients. Students practice their skills in the college lab and at an assigned clinical settings. Participants receive the knowledge of safety and emergency care as well as principles of asepsis, and OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Enrollment in this clinical course is contingent upon the student passing a criminal background check.

Why choose the Nurse Aide program at CMU Tech?

  • Students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) certification exam after completing the core courses
  • Program is offered throughout the year, both days and nights, and can be completed in five weeks
  • Class size for the student to instructor ratio, mandated by the state, is 10:1
  • Classroom instruction combined with supervised clinical experience exceeds the state mandate, which provides a greater understanding of the compassion and skills it takes to care for this vulnerable population
  • Students can earn college credits while taking classes days or evenings

This certificate is designed to provide the student with entry-level skills required for employment as a nurse aide in a long-term care facility, an acute care facility or a home health care agency. Coursework emphasizes the special needs of the geriatric population. Students who successfully complete this certificate qualify to take the State Certification Examination. This certificate instruction includes basic nursing assistant procedures, skills, restorative services, general household activities, patient care, safety and emergency care. Students gain an understanding of the responsibilities involved in working with patients of all ages, in both wellness and illness, issues of mental health, patient rights and patient/family interactions. A minimum of 92 contact hours of training are required.

Academic Requirements for Technical Certificate in Nurse Aide

Career Opportunities

  • Assisted living facilities
  • Home care and hospice
  • Hospitals
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Skilled nursing facilities

Career Pathways

Career pathway programs prepare students for employment in industries while also providing a stepping stone to an associate degree, bachelor’s degree and beyond. Learn more about career pathways.

Career Pathways Certificate Length of Program
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 6 weeks (5 credits)

Upcoming Nurse Aide Sessions

We reserve the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment.

Week 5 Clinical Experience times will vary and will be announced the first week of class.

FALL 2023 CLASS:

October 30 - December 7, 2023 (5 weeks total)

Weeks 1-4 are Monday-Thursday, 4:30-8:30pm

Week 5 Clinical Experience, Days and Times will vary

SPRING 2024 CLASSES:

January 22 - February 25 (5 weeks total)

Weeks 1-4 are Monday-Thursday, 4:30-8:30pm

Week 5 Clinical Experience, Days and Times will vary

February 26 - April 7 (5 weeks total)

Weeks 1-4 are Monday-Thursday, 4:30-8:30pm

No classes March 18-22 (Spring Break)

Week 5 Clinical Experience, Days and Times will vary

April 8 - May 12 (5 weeks total)

Weeks 1-4 are Monday-Thursday, 4:30-8:30pm

Week 5 Clinical Experience, Days and Times will vary

Application Process

Admission to the nurse aide program requires an application in addition to the CMU Tech admission application. There are additional expenses for students for this program. This process and additional fees are outlined in the CNA Information and Application packet.

CNA Information & Application Packet

 

Students must be at least 16 years old the day class begins in order to be registered.

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Nurse Aide Apprenticeship Grant Now Available!

For information on our Nurse Aide Apprenticeship Grant, click the link below. 

 Nurse Aide Apprenticeship Grant

Program Faculty