Program Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is designed to provide students with the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care, and clinical experience in a residential health care facility.

Program Details

• Program Length: 124 Total Hours
• Program Format: Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
• Program Schedule:
  • Weekday Schedules: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00AM - 1:00PM
  • Weeknight Schedules: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Weekend Schedules: Fridays 6pm - 10pm and Sat/Sun 10am - 2pm
• Program Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED/HSE
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)
  • US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits (Social Security Number)
• Program Tuition: $1,650.00
• Program Objectives:
  • Provide students with the knowledge and skills to take the NHA certification test at the end of the course
  • Prepare students to work as a CNA in various healthcare settings

Program Curriculum

• Anatomy and Physiology: Students will learn about the human body and its functions
• Fundamentals of Patient Care: Students will learn about patient care and how to provide basic care to patients
• Clinical Experience: Students will gain hands-on experience in a residential health care facility

Program Instructors

• Asha Pillai: Instructor for the Weeknight program
• Patricia Robinson: Instructor for the Weekday program
• Joan Dawidziak: Instructor for the Weekend program

Program Outcomes

• Certification: Students will be prepared to take the NYS Certified Nursing Assistant exam
• Employment Opportunities: Students will be prepared to work as a CNA in various healthcare settings
• Median Salary: $45,500 (New York metropolitan area), $44,080 (New York State), $39,530 (United States)

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