What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?
The next cohort of the Certified Nursing Assistant program starts January 27th through April 18th.
Our Certified Nursing Assistant program prepares students to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing essential care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct care to patients.
Nursing assistants give personal, hands-on care to patients by providing assistance with essential daily tasks. These tasks include bathing, dressing, feeding, as well as observing & reporting to the LPN/RN, ambulating & repositioning patients, taking & recording vital signs, and communicating with other team members about patients.
Our next class of the Certified Nursing Assistant program is starting January 27, 2025.
Don't miss this chance to earn your credential as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
What to Expect
During this 12-week program, students will be able to complete some work on their own time.
The program will include:
- 1 – 3 hours per day of online learning.
- Bi-weekly labs, each lasting 6 hours, at Mercy University's Bronx Campus.
- One live online session with an instructor.
In the live session, the instructor will review concepts for the week's module. Students can ask questions and receive support during the session.
After completing the curriculum, students will be able to complete a 30-hour externship at one of our partner sites.
The CNA program will also prepare students to take the New York State Nursing Home Aide Competency Examination, which is required for anyone working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in NY State.
Certification
Expert Faculty
Online Course
Externship Partners
After completing the curriculum, you will engage in a 30-hour externship. CERTIFi has partnerships with local facilties where you can complete your studies.
Bethel | Ossining and Croton Campus
Andrus-on-Hudson | Hastings-On-Hudson
Skyview Healthcare | Facilties throughout Westchester
The Osborn | Rye
Certified Nursing Assistant
Career Opportunities
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) can work in various healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Assisted living facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Home healthcare agencies
- Hospice care
Program Details
To complete the course we require a high school diploma or GED. Students should also have basic proficiency in using a computer or laptop.
- Throughout the program, students will engage in coursework and participate in hands-on lab sessions.
- Students will attend labs every two weeks for the January class. The last three sessions will be weekly instead of every two weeks
- Saturday mandatory labs are scheduled for: 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/5 and 4/12
- Upon completing the curriculum, students will complete a 30-hour externship. Students will then complete and submit their application to sit for the NYS Nurse Aid certification exam.
Students will develop essential healthcare skills, including lab basics and patient care, hygiene and grooming techniques, measuring vital signs, conducting basic health assessments, understanding nutrition and elimination, assisting with mobility and positioning, and responding to emergency procedures.