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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification

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The increase in longevity and the recent changes in the health care system have created an increased need for educated and skilled Nursing Assistants. This program gives students an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The CNA profession is ideal for people seeking flexible hours working in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices and health care facilities. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care and clinical experience in a residential health care facility. Screen reader support enabled.

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Available Schedules

Sep 18 - Nov 15
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

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Sep 22 - Nov 20
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

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There are 2 courses in this program

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Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

This 8-hour certification course, approved by the American Heart Association (AHA), meets CPR requirements for healthcare providers and professional rescuers. The course includes instruction and hands-on training in:

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR
  • Rescue breathing
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

To receive certification, students must successfully complete all required skills assessments, pass the practical exam, and achieve a minimum score of 84% on the written examination, in accordance with AHA guidelines.

Students should dress comfortably for hands-on practice activities.

Required Textbook (must be reviewed prior to class):
American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Providers (latest edition)

Programs Requiring CPR Certification:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • EKG Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Hemodialysis Technician
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Emergency Room Technician
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Please note: Refunds are not available for CPR classes unless cancelled by CEWD; however, students may request a transfer to a different class date.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification

Weekday and Weekend schedules are available with Clinical Externships at Chapin Nursing Home or Parker Jewish Institute

Usually

Weekday Schedules:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Weekend Schedules:

Fridays 6pm - 10pm and and Sat/Sun 10am - 2pm

See schedule below for specific days and time

The increase in longevity and the recent changes in the health care system have created an increased need for educated and skilled Nursing Assistants. This program gives students an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary occupational skills required for C.N.A.s. The CNA profession is ideal for people seeking flexible hours working in nursing homes, hospitals, doctors' offices and health care facilities. The program includes anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of patient care and clinical experience in a residential health care facility. Screen reader support enabled.

Required Textbook including companion workbook:

Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants - Textbook and Workbook Package 11th Edition ISBN #: 9780443350085

Pre-/Co-requisites:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (AHX-100), also known as CPR

(8-hour American Heart Association for health care provider and professional rescuer, which includes adult, child, infant CPR, rescue breathing, and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) course)

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits(Social Security Number).

The NYS Department of Health now requires that Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) candidates take an additional online training program: the Affirming Care for Older LGBTQIA+ Individuals Training.

This program is available through NYS's Department of Health's Learning Management System. After registering, students can locate the program by conducting a catalog search and typing "Affirming" in the search function. When the course is completed, the registered user will receive a confirmation certificate that should be emailed to the instructor. To locate your certificate log in to your account, got to my courses and look for a drop down menu on the right side of the page and select completed course to see and download your certificate.

This course must be completed prior to the CNA final with no exceptions.

The following is required prior to the start date of clinical externship:

  1. Physical Exam Form must be completed by a physician and returned to Continuing Education by the 3rd week of the program. Please note these forms cannot be email.
  2. Updated immunization data: PPD, MMR, Tdap;
  3. COVID card (2-3 vaccinations);
  4. Flu vaccine (current);
  5. Titer vaccinations: Varicella, HepB; and MMR
  6. CPR Certification Card

These documents must be presented to the instructor at the time of in-person skills labs on campus, and then again on the start date of the externship.

**Employment opportunities with New York City HealthPlus Hospitals**

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Certified Nursing Assistant
Median Salary

$45,500 *

The median salary in the New York metropolitan area is $45,500, in New York State $44,080, and $42,260 in the United States*.

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Also called Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

*Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (USBLS OEWS)

📈 Outlook

This career will have large numbers of openings.

🚪 Openings

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.