Nursing Assistant

About this opportunity

Nursing Assistant training is a fast track to post-secondary Health Sciences, and related Nursing Careers! This course is considered one of the entry points into the medical profession. In this Skills Center course, students practice the 21 required CNA skills as preparation for the clinical experience and Nursing Assisting Certification test. Students in the CNA course must turn 16 years old by the time clinicals begin, which can be as early as March 1. To prepare for the Nursing Assistant Certification test and complete the coursework for this program, hands-on learning ("clinicals") at an assisted living care will take place in second semester. Students are required to provide proof of several common vaccinations before entry into assisted living facilities, and these vaccinations will likely continue to include COVID vaccine and boosters. During clinicals, under the guidance of licensed staff, students will perform CNA tasks on real human patients, including cleaning of genitalia.

What you'll do

• Practice the 21 required CNA skills
• Complete clinical experience at assisted living facilities
• Perform CNA tasks under guidance of licensed staff
• Prepare for Nursing Assisting Certification test
• Learn entry-level health sciences skills