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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.

 

 Available Schedules

Sep 10 - Nov 12
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hybrid (Online & In-Person)

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Sep 13 - Nov 9
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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 is an in-person, on-campus course, and students must be fully vaccinated.

This Certification course provides all of the requirements for health care provider and professional rescuer, which includes adult, child, infant CPR,rescue breathing, and use of AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). AHA requires a "pass" grade on skills, exam, and minimum of 84 score on written exam to qualify for certification. Dress comfortably.

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

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): NYSED Certification

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.

Pre-/Co-requisites:

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

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits.

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

  1. Copy of physical examination (within the last 6 months);
  2. Updated immunization data: PPD, MMR, Tdap;
  3. COVID card (2-3 vaccinations);
  4. Flu vaccine (current);
  5. Titer vaccinations: Varicella, HepB; and
  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.

Health and Allied Services

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 $38,200 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.