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