Certified Nurse Aide

The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program prepares students to take the written and practical skill exam to obtain the New York State Nurse Aide Certification. CNAs perform delegated tasks involving personal care of residents at long-term care skilled nursing facilities. Most CNAs work with the elderly, however CNAs are also in demand for work with children and developmentally disabled residents.

This course has a minimum of 90 classroom hours and a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in clinical sites.

The CNA course is taught in English and lasts approximately eight weeks. To ensure success more than the required number of classroom and lab hours are provided.