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Program Information
Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
Are you ready to start working with patients? If so, our Nursing Assistant program may be just what you are looking for! This program can be completed in just one semester. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will work directly with the nursing staff to provide direct patient care. CNAs work in hospitals, long-term care centers, private homes, and rehabilitation centers.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in your field of interest. Securing a position as a CNA while pursuing a Nursing Degree will add to your resume and increase your chances of being hired within that facility when you graduate. The state NA certification exam is conveniently offered at the CNM Main Campus. Prior to the exam, our faculty members will help you study by hosting review sessions.
Program Re-entry
NA 1020, NA 1093 & NA 1190 courses are co-requisites of each other and successive. Students that withdraw, drop, or do not pass NA 1020 or NA 1093 with a letter grade of C or better, will be dropped from the NA 1190 course and will not be eligible to complete the program during the current term. Students may re-enter the program during the successive term with override approval from the instructor and/or Program Director to retake NA 1020 or NA 1093 courses in the successive term only.
A student that withdraws, drops, or does not pass NA 1190 with a letter grade of C or better, or has an illness/injury that results in absences greater than 8 hours, will be considered for clinical progression during the successive term only. This re-entry process will only be considered for students that are continuously enrolled in the NA courses and have met all requirements.
Plan Ahead
After you register for Nursing Assistant classes, make sure you review the Clinical Requirements for Nursing Assistant.
Complete Corequisites & Prerequisite
HLTH 1001 and HLTH 1003 are offered during certain periods of the year, including intersession. See the Schedule of Classes to find dates, times, and locations for class availability.
- You can take HLTH 1001 or HLTH 1003 as a corequisite with NA 1020 or NA 1093.
- You must complete HLTH 1001 or HLTH 1003 before taking NA 1190.
Technical Standards
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, Subpart A, people with disabilities must have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from state and local government programs, services, and activities. In order to provide a comprehensive list of program requirements for all students, regardless of ability, the Technical Standards for the NURSING ASSISTANT program requirements must be achieved by all students, with or without accommodation.
Uniform Pick-Up and Guidelines
In order to participate in the Nursing Assistant program, you need specific attire. Read more about uniform pick-up and guidelines.