Certified Nurse Assistant

      Tuition: $695

       Books, scrubs, and first exam attempt included in tuition

       Student is responsible for securing and funding the following
       items prior to enrolling in class:

  • immunization records
  • drug screen 
  • background check
  • physical
  • TB test
     

Adult Education Students

Additional funding is available for current AE students and students who have received their HiSET within the past 12 months. Funding is available until June 30, 2025 or until funds are exhausted. Funding will be provided on a first come, first serve basis through the Workforce Department.

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

  • July 29 - Sept 27, Evening Classes at Jena
  • August 5 - Sept 20, Day Classes at Ferriday
  • Sept 3 - Oct 11, Day Classes at Cottonport
  • Sept 30 - Nov 27, Evening Classes at Alexandria
  • 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

  • Sept 30 - Nov 27, Evening Classes
  • May 12 - June 26, Day Classes

Cottonport

  • Sept 3 - Oct 11, Day Classes
  • Dec 2 - Jan 24, Day Classes

Ferriday

  • August 5 - Sept 20, Day Classes
  • 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