Certified Nursing Assistant
Train to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. This course prepares you to work with patients in hospitals, assisted living facilities, acute and sub-acute care facilities, and more. The Certified Nursing Assistant certification helps prepare you for growth opportunities in healthcare.
If you are a Certified Home Health Aide, you may be eligible to take an abbreviated course and earn your CNA Certification, giving you increased job opportunities.
Class Topics
- Healthcare delivery systems
- Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Personal Care Skills (e.g., Activities of Daily Living, mobility and transfer techniques, nutrition and hydration)
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Mental Health and Social Needs
- Care of the Elderly
- Special Care Procedures
Training Details
Location: 7 Glenwood Avenue, LL, East Orange
Dates and times TBD
60 hours of classroom instruction
50 hours of clinical experience
20 hours of Life Skills and Career Services
Requirements
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- 8thgrade Math, Reading Comprehension, and computer skill levels
- Must pass background check and drug screen
Contact Information
Email Vann Holland at vholland@jvsnj.org
Phone: 862-704-2298