Certified Nurse Assistant

Tuition: $695

Tuition Details

  • Books, scrubs, and first exam attempt included in tuition
  • Scholarship opportunities are available to all students through an application process.
    • Additional scholarship opportunities are available for Adult Education students. 
  • Student is responsible for securing and funding the following items prior to enrolling in class:
    • immunization records
    • drug screen 
    • background check
    • physical
    • TB test

Course Description

  • Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) are healthcare professionals who provide hands-on healthcare to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. They assist patients with bathing, dressing and any other basic activities involved in daily life. CNAs work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers. They may work in nursing homes, home health care services, and hospitals. 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • 16 years old
  • Must pass background check and drug screen

Class Details

  • 5 weeks of instruction, 1 week of supervised clinicals
  • 8am-2:30pm Monday-Friday for day classes
  • 4:30pm-9pm Monday-Friday for evening classes
Course Schedule
  • Dec 2 - Jan 24, Day Classes at Cottonport
  • Jan 27 - March 21, Evening Classes at Ferriday
  • Feb 3 - March 14, Day Classes at Jena
  • March 24 - May 2, Day Classes at Winnfield
  • May 12 - June 26, Day Classes at Alexandria
  • May 12 - June 26, Evening Classes at Jena
Campus Schedule
  • Alexandria
    • May 12 - June 26, Day Classes
  • Cottonport
    • Dec 2 - Jan 24, Day Classes
  • Ferriday
    • Jan 27 - March 21, Evening Classes
  • Jena
    • July 29 - Sept 27, Evening Classes
    • Feb 3 - March 14, Day Classes
    • May 12 - June 26, Evening Classes
  • Winnfield
    • March 24 - May 2, Day Classes