Certified Nursing Assistant

A Great Place to Start Your Career in 卫生保健!

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) prepares you for a fulfilling career as a health care provider and serves as a great entry-point into many careers in medicine, including licensed vocational nurse or a registered nurse. 

Working closely with nurses, CNAs provide hands-on care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term 保健设施 as well as home care, hospice, rehabs and many urgent 保健设施, such as clinics and doctor's offices. 

This 112-hour CNA program meets all requirements established by the Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities. After completion of the program; graduates will demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired, in a state-given, nationally-standardized exam. After successful completion of this exam, the students name will be listed on the Texas State Registry for Certified Nurse Assistants. 

的 ACC CNA program is open to any person at least 16-years-old at the start of the course, along with the following requirements: 

  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  请参阅 Page 4, Section F888 for further guidance from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  • Be able to effectively communicate orally and in-writing with English
  • Have a basic understanding of computers and access to email
  • Be physically able to stand for prolonged periods and maneuver in limited spaces
  • Be able to push/pull/lift 50+ pounds
  • 参观 CEWD Healthcare page for the Viewpoint Screening and the application process, which will require:
    • Pass a criminal background check
    • Be current in health care vaccinations
    • CEWD Physical form completed
    • Have a current  American Heart Association CPR /劳工统计局 认证
    • Read and understand HB1508 requirements for the licensing path

 

Required 课程 and Course Descriptions

This class serves as the lecture portion of the CNA program and will prepare you for entry-level employment as a nursing assistant. You will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term and acute 保健设施. Class topics include: Assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety; Communication; Observation and reporting; Residents’ rights; Safety.

This class focuses on the clinical, bed-side care of long-term residents and acute-care patients to promote the continuity of care.

 

Upcoming 类

课程名称 日期 天 & 次 位置 教练 

Cenura 1001 01

Nurse Aide for 卫生保健

1/30/24-4/25/24 下午5:30 - 9:30

T / Th

H108 L Glover

Cenura 106001

Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide

2/17/24-4/13/24 TBD TBD L Glover

 

课程名称 日期 天 & 次 位置 教练 

Cenura 1001 02

Nurse Aide for 卫生保健

1/13/24-3/9/24 8:00AM-5:00PM

TBD TBD

Cenura 106002

Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide

1/28/24-2/25/24 TBD TBD TBD TBD

 

课程名称 日期 天 & 次 位置 教练 

Cenura 1001 03

Nurse Aide for 卫生保健

2/5/24-5/6/24 下午6时至9时

M/T

TBD TBD

Cenura 1060 03

Clinical - Nursing Assistant/Aide

2/24/24-4/6/24 8:00AM-5:00PM TBD TBD

 

的 approximate in-district cost of the CNA program is $1,568 and does not include Viewpoint Screening, physical exam, books, licensing exam, supplies or scrubs.  学费 and fees are subject to change.