Nursing Aide

The Nursing Aide/CNA course is approved by Tennessee Department of Health. This course will prepare the student to become a certified nursing assistant. Upon completion of the Nursing Aide course, the student is eligible to take the CNA test administered by D&S Diversified Technologies for the Tennessee Department of Health. Passing the state certification test provides the student with the title of CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). A student may be eligible for financial aid to pay the tuition for the Nursing Aide/CNA program. Employment opportunities include: Assisted Living facilities, Home Health, Long-Term care facilities, hospitals, and physician’s office and clinics. Costs for books, state test fees, criminal background check, drug screen, and uniforms are not included in the tuition fee. For information about national and program accreditation, contact the institution. Steps to Enroll: To enroll in the Nursing Assistant course you will need to do the following: Complete the Application for Enrollment online by selecting Apply Now. Create a First Time User Account. Once waitlist email received, visit the campus' student services department. Pay tuition in full at the campus. All applicants must provide the following to Student Services by the second week of class: A background check from TrueScreen. The Background check can NOT come from the Police Department! A ten panel urine drug screen done through TrueScreen. A physical examination. An immunization record showing proof of antibody titer from a health care provider. The immunizations necessary are as follows: MMR, or measles, mumps, rubella vaccines or positive titer (mandatory) 2 varicella vaccines or positve titer (mandatory) TDAP vaccine (required by clinical facilities) Tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray with negative results (mandatory yearly requirement) Hepatitis series (series may be started, completed or declined) Seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory annual requirement each year during October) COVID vaccine (required by clinical facilities) You must register in person and registration is first come, first serve. The total estimated program cost will be around $850 and will include books, supplies, tuition, uniforms, and your state board exam. About the State Board Exam For the state board exam, you will be required to present a valid Photo ID and a non-laminated Social Security Card to take the exam. Important Note about Course Requirements: Applicants cannot be on the Abuse Registry or have a theft conviction. By the first week of class, applicants must provide the instructor with a background check from Truescreen, a physical exam form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner, negative Tb skin test, a ten panel drug screen, and proof of COVID vaccine for clinical facilities. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in this class.