Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistants are in high demand. Start your healthcare career today!

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program prepares students to provide direct patient care to the healthcare industry. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the state board exam, become certified, and listed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry.

6-week course

    • Dates: April 29, 2024 – June 07, 2024
    • Time: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    • Days:  Mondays through Thursdays first 5 weeks           Tuesday – Friday – 6th week – (clinicals) – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Location: Huntsville Campus
    • Cost: Course Fee $899 (Includes textbook, one set of scrubs)
    • NOTE:  Must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in the Program

The program includes a 20-hour clinical rotation at a long-term care facility. Required Clinical rotations will be held the last week of class, Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Additional Fees

Students are responsible for the following costs (estimated):

  • 2-Part TB skin test – documentation forms must be received by April 25, 2024
  • Background and drug screen
  • State Certification Exam Fee – $85.00

Requirements

  • Students must complete the 2-part TB skin tests or chest x-ray.
  • Background check and Drug screen
  • If all requirements are not met and documentation not received, student will not be allowed to continue in the class.
  • The fee for the state certification will not be due until after the end of the class. Payment must be made at the time of the testing via debit or credit card. The state exam will be held in the Health Sciences building on the Decatur campus.

Ready to Enroll?

Follow these steps to enroll

  1. Click on the registration button, register, and pay for the program
    • If you are funding through WIOA, a Sallie Mae Loan or a scholarship, please contact the CWS Healthcare office at 256-306-2515
  2. Students will be sent a confirmation email – please keep as your receipt
  3. Students will receive an email from diane.peck@calhoun.edu with a video on the requirements of the class, paperwork, and other relevant information. Students must review the video and turn in all paperwork by the deadline listed on the confirmation email.

Register Now

All refund requests must be received in writing by April 05, 2024. Email diane.peck@calhoun.edu with your request, and then call 256-306-2515 to confirm receipt of the request.  Calhoun Community College is not responsible for emails that are not delivered/received.

For More Information

Diane Peck
diane.peck@calhoun.edu
(256) 306-2515
Michelle Gwin
michelle.gwin@calhoun.edu
(256) 890-4786

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