certified nursing assistant
Our short-term CNA program lets you master real-world skills, where you'll learn fundamental nursing skills needed to treat and care for patients through a mix of classroom and clinical experiences.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WHEN/WHERE:
- Lafayette: May 20 - June 21 (night)
- Abbeville: TBD (night)
- Morgan City: TBD (day)
- Ville Platte: TBD (night)
- Opelousas: TBD (night)
DETAILS:
- 6-week course
- 80 hours of classroom instruction.
- 45 hours of hands-on clinical experience.
COST: $1,550 (You may qualify for tuition assistance. Contact 337-521-9028 or workforce@solacc.edu for information).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Age: 18+.
- No High School, GED or HiSET required*
*A high school or HiSET diploma is required for most financial aid grant applications.
After completing the course, you will be eligible to take the Certified Nurse Aid exam.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Train to assist people in need of long-term healthcare.
- Learn basic nursing skills required to meet the physiological, psychosocial, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of clients in various healthcare environments.
- Nursing Assistant training and experience will also put you on a career pathway to becoming an LPN or other healthcare professional.
Average Salary: $25,840
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2021)
CONTACT
To discuss tuition assistance options and enrollment steps, fill out this contact form or contact us at:
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