Program Information
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is designed to prepare students to be Nursing Assistants/Home Health Aides. CNAs are trained to perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. They maintain a safe environment and perform selected tasks related to patients' personal hygiene and comfort in private homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and long-term facilities. Nursing assistants observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nursing or medical staff.
Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Certification Examination for Nursing Assisting given by the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) and be placed on the Alabama Certified Nurse Aide Registry.
Requirements
- Students entering the CNA program must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Applicants not currently employed by a healthcare agency will be required to complete a background check and drug screen, which will be an additional expense.
Financial Assistance
This program is non-credit and is not Pell Grant eligible. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Estimated Program Length & Cost
|
Award |
Length |
Tuition/Fees |
Books |
|
Certificate |
3 Weeks |
$800 |
$0 |
All CNA Information can be found on the Trenholm State website at:
https://www.trenholmstate.edu/workforce-development/certified-nursing-assistant/
Program Contact
334-420-4400
workforcedev@trenholmstate.edu