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Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

CNA infoCertified Nursing Assistant Program - 120 hours

The Adult Certified Nursing Assistant Program is a great starting place for individuals who would like to work as a supportive caregiver in a healthcare setting or other health-related disciplines. Students learn total patient care in both the classroom and through the off-campus supervised clinical experiences. Students prepare for the New York State Certified Nurse Assistant examination. This certification qualifies you to work in any nursing home in New York State.

Requirements:
• Students must be 18 years of age or older
• Physical exam before class starts - see below for Physical Form Required
• Note-taking material
• Navy blue scrubs
• Watch with a second hand
• White professional footwear
• Proof of PPDx2 (Purified Protein Derivative), immunizations or titers (specifically MMR, Varicella). 
• Flu vaccines during flu season 
• Vaccination dates for COVID-19, if you received a COVID-19 vaccination(s)


*Clinical requirements may change based on location. Please inquire when registering for class.
**Covers class materials, books and the CNA exam fee.

Need to Request a Duplicate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exam Certificate?  
All requests need to be placed through the testing company.  ProMetric can be reached by calling 1 (800) 321-6443.
Due to privacy laws, we do not get a copy of your official CNA Exam certificate.

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Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls, NY

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