CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) PROGRAM
The CNA training program consists of a minimum of 120 total hours, including 80 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of clinical experience. This comprehensive training is designed to give students both the theoretical foundation and the hands-on practice necessary to excel as a nursing assistant.
- Safety procedures and infection control
- Effective communication skills
- Patient rights and independence
- Ethical and professional behavior
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Measuring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities
Before engaging in direct resident care, each student must complete at least 16 hours of classroom instruction covering safety, communication, infection prevention, and residents’ rights. This ensures all students enter clinical training fully prepared and confident.
Following classroom instruction, students complete 40 hours of clinical experience in a licensed long-term care facility or nursing home. At least 20 hours of these clinicals are conducted under direct supervision before the student completes the program. Clinical training is arranged through a partner facility well known in the community, offering flexible scheduling options including morning and evening shifts.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) examination. Graduates are fully equipped with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to begin a rewarding career in healthcare, providing compassionate care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and residential facilities.