(CNA) Nursing Assistant Training

Class Information  CNA

Start your healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This course prepares you to enter the workforce and take the state exams required for placement on the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry. The registry may be transferred to other states. This 152-hour program includes online coursework, hands-on skills training, and clinical experience at local healthcare facilities.

Prerequisites

• Email Address Requirement: You must provide a unique email address during registration and be able to regularly access it. The email address you use must not be used by another student.
• Computer and Internet Access: Regular access to a computer with high-speed internet is required.
• Age Requirement: You must be 16 or older.

Location

You will meet in person once a week at the North Idaho College Sandpoint Center in Sandpoint, Idaho, to work with an instructor and practice hands-on skills. Additional coursework is completed online in the Canvas classroom.

Clinical Preparation

Apply your new skills by performing direct patient care with a CNA preceptor in a local clinical facility.

Health screen documentation is required for the clinical experience. Additional information will be provided in class.

• TB Skin Test: 2-step TB skin test within the last 12 months.
• Influenza Vaccination or Declination: Required if your educational experience is from October 1 through April 1.
• COVID Vaccination, Exemption, or Declination: Some clinical sites may require this.

Students will explore clinical site options with their instructor during class.

Class Notes

• Attendance Requirement: 100% attendance is required.
• Registration Includes:
  • Instruction, textbook, online study program, and clinical experience
  • Idaho State CNA skills and written exam fees for one attempt each
• Dress Code, CNA in Sandpoint:
  • Scrubs: Black top and bottom scrubs, required by the third lab.
  • Shoes: Closed-toed shoes.
  • Watch: An analog watch that tracks seconds is strongly recommended. Smart devices are not allowed during testing.
• Class Preparation:
  • Black or blue pen
  • 3-ring binder
  • Notebook for taking notes
• Pre-employment Screenings: Many employers conduct criminal history, drug screen, driving record, and credit checks. A preliminary criminal history check is conducted by the school; some offenses may disqualify you from class enrollment. Verify your employability in your preferred occupation.
• Advance Registration: CNA classes regularly fill; early registration is recommended. Seats are limited.

Payment Options and Funding Assistance

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