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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program | 4 Weeks, 84 Hours | Choffin Adult Education

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Program Snapshot

  • Format: Classroom, skills lab, clinical rotations
  • Schedule: 3 days/week for 4 weeks
  • Total Time: 84 clock hours
  • Next Start: See current schedule

Program Overview

Launch a healthcare career as a State Tested Nurse Aide. This focused, hands‑on program builds the skills and confidence to provide safe, respectful care for patients in long‑term care, rehab, and hospital settings.

What You’ll Learn

  • Patient safety, privacy, and rights
  • Infection control and standard precautions
  • Vital signs, body mechanics, mobility, and transfers
  • Bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and comfort measures
  • Communication, documentation, and teamwork
  • Preparing for the state competency exam

Outcomes

  • Readiness to pursue the Ohio STNA competency exam
  • Entry‑level roles in long‑term care, assisted living, home health, and hospitals

Admissions & Requirements

  • Government‑issued photo ID
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Ability to meet clinical site requirements (immunizations, TB test, physical exam, background check, drug screen)
  • Reliable transportation for clinicals
  • Attendance is mandatory to meet clock‑hour requirements

Tuition & Funding

  • Payment plans available
  • Workforce and employer funding may be available
  • See program page for current tuition and fees

FAQs

How often do classes run? Multiple cohorts are scheduled throughout the year—check the current calendar.
Is the exam included? Guidance and practice are included; exam registration and fees are separate unless noted on the schedule.
Where are clinicals held? Partner long‑term care and healthcare facilities in the region; assignments vary by cohort.
What should I wear? Scrubs and closed‑toe, non‑skid shoes; clinical sites may have color or badge requirements.
Can I miss a class? State rules require completion of all hours; make‑up time is limited and not guaranteed.

Schedule

Total Hours: 84

Published weeks: 4

Day Classes

7:30 - 3:00; Two day Clinical 7:00am - 3:30 pm

CoHort 1:
July 27 - August 19, 2026

CoHort 3:
Oct. 26 - Nov. 18, , 2026

CoHort 5:
April 12 - May 5, 2027

CoHort 7:
June 4- June 24, 2027

Afternoon Classes

12:00pm - 7:30pm; Two day Clinical 7:00am - 3:30 pm

CoHort 2:
Sept. 14 - Oct. 7, 2026

CoHort 4:
Feb. 22 - March 18,2027

CoHort 5:
May 25 - June 17, 2027

Clinical Hours: The In-Person clinical hours start and end times will vary depending on the location.

Cost

Tuition: $780.00

Additional Fees:: $60.00

Total Cost: $840.00

Estimated out of pocket costs: $484

Additional fees may incur for vaccinations if you can not provide documentation of required vaccinations as well as other unforeseen fees due to licensing changes.

Program Prerequisites:

High School Diploma or high school equivalency, or part of a specialized program such as Senior High School Dual enrollment or Adult Diploma Program, and Immunization Two-step TB Mantoux Test.

Financial Assistance

All courses over 600 hours are eligible for Federal and State Financial aid programs.

Financial Aid Info

Available to those who qualify

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