Certified Nurse Aide Training (CNA)
Open to Individuals With and Without Disabilities
The health care learning lab at Cardinal Services prepares participants for rewarding careers as certified nurse aides (CNAs). A certified nurse aide is an individual who works primarily in long-term care facilities or nursing homes. The CNA assists residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, or eating.
This inclusive program is open to individuals with and without disabilities. It combines classroom instruction and hands-on skills training in our fully equipped health care learning lab with clinical training hours at a local senior community.
The Cardinal Services CNA program has been approved by the Indiana Board of Health and follows the established curriculum, which includes:
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Infection control
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Emergency procedures
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Basic nursing skills, such as taking vital signs and measuring height and weight
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Positioning and transfers
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Activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing
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Nutrition, feeding and hydration
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Skin care
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Other essential skills
Program Details
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Program Length
4 to 6 weeks, depending on need for make-up days
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Schedule
Monday through Thursday, hours may vary
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Class Size
8 to 10 participants
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Application
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Scholarships
Full or partial scholarships may be available to eligible students. Click here to apply for a scholarship.
