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Certified Nurse Assistant- CNA

Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP)

The training requires the student to go through 100 hours of training. Students will be provided the basic techniques in patient care based on the six principles of care. Simulated skill sessions allow students to practice with classmates and mannequins.

Apart from these varieties of skills, you will also learn some essential parts of the theoretical learning such as basic biology, anatomy, basic medical terminology, and introduction to patient care.

In this course you will learn the following:

  • Infection control
  • Bed side manners
  • How to take vital signs
  • Respecting Patient’s Rights
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Observing signs and symptoms
  • Lifting, positioning and ambulation
  • Assisting in activities of daily living
  • Universal precautions and emergency care
  • Excellent communication skill, teamwork and diversity skills for the workplace

Caregiver School Nurse Assistant Training Program has two components.

NATP Part I (Theory)

The first part of our nurse assistant training takes place in the classroom. During classroom training, students will learn all aspects of patient care and nursing skills through lectures. It covers visuals, lab skills demonstration, homework assignment, mock testing as well as student hands-on participation.

NATP Part II (Clinical Practicum)

The second part of the program consists of a 3-day clinical training. During the clinical training, students will work directly with residents in a health care facility under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse, who is licensed by the State as a Nurse Assistant Training Instructor.

On your clinical rotation experience you will work side by side with other aides, nurses and other medical professionals. You will learn what it’s like to work as a nurse assistant in a long-term care facility.

The goal of the training class is to prepare each student to successfully pass the State of Hawaii Nurse Assistant Competency Certification Exam administered by Prometric. Our classes are conducted by professionals who are highly qualified and experienced RNs and LPNs who will do everything possible to help student pass the State Certification Exam.

After Completion

Once you successfully complete the training program you will be issued a Nurse Assistant Certificate of Completion. With this certificate and other requirements like CPR, First Aid, Physical Exam, Flu Shot, Criminal Abstract and etc, you will be able to find employment in Private Duty Agencies, Adult Day Care Centers, Home Health Aid Agencies, Assisted Living Centers, Care Homes, and Foster Homes

What is a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

After you successfully completed the Nurse Assistant Training Program, you will register for the State Competency Certification Exam which is both for written and skills competency conducted by Prometric. Once you pass the State Exam, you become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

As a CNA, you will spend more time with the patient than any member of the healthcare team. Your job is to not only provide assistance with patient’s basic health care and activities of daily living, but also provide emotional support to family and friends.

CNAs can choose to work in hospitals, nursing facilities, continue their education towards becoming an LPN, or RN, or owning a foster or care home business. The law requires facilities participating in Medicaid programs to only hire Certified Nurse Assistants.

Class Schedule Information:

Day Class:

Classroom: 10 Days, Monday to Friday (8am – 4:30pm)
Clinical Practicum: 3 Days, Weekends and/or Week days (6:45am – 2:30pm)

Eve Class:

Classroom: 18 Evenings, Monday to Friday (5pm – 9:30pm)
Clinical Practicum: 3 Days, Weekends and/or Week days (6:45am – 2:30pm)

Weekend Class:

Classroom: 10 Days, Saturday and Sunday only (8am – 4:30pm)
Clinical Practicum: 3 Days, Weekends and/or Week days (6:45am – 2:30pm)

Program Requirement:

  • Must be 17 yrs old to take Training. Must be 18 years old to sign up for State Exam.
  • Physical Exam*
  • Criminal Abstract*
  • Flu Shot*
  • CPR/FA*
  • 2-Step TB Clearance or X-ray *

*must be submitted a week prior to Clinical Practicum

Participants must be at least seventeen (17) years of age to train in the course, but must by 18 years of age to take the State Nurse Assistant Examination for certification. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Class space is limited so reserve your seat now!

All students are required to provide documentation of passing a background check, flu Shot, physical exam, CPR & First Aid Certification, and a negative result of a 2-step TB skin test in past twelve (12) months (details below). MUST submit these documents a week prior to the scheduled clinical practicum. If the student fails to comply in a timely manner a refund will NOT be given and you will be rescheduled to the first available clinical practicum. Then student will have to pay a clinical rescheduling fee of $100.00 plus 4.712% Tax.

TB SKIN TEST

A 2-step TB test with a negative result within the past twelve (12) months is required. If there is a positive result from a skin test, an X-ray is highly recommended as a second step to verify clearance. The test may be obtained from your family physician or local Health Department. All students must submit a negative TB clearance a week prior to the start of clinical practicum.

BACKGROUND CHECK.

To reserve a place and begin class, must complete an enrollment form and enrollment agreement. A deposit must be submitted with your application to secure your seat. Seating is limited and are based on first come first served. You may call our office for seat availability in your preferred schedule, or obtain additional information by calling (808) 848-9988 during office hours 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

Registration Information:

To reserve a place and begin class, must complete an enrollment form and enrollment agreement. A deposit must be submitted with your application to secure your seat. Seating is limited and are based on first come first served. You may call our office for seat availability in your preferred schedule, or obtain additional information by calling (808) 848-9988 during office hours 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

You may also email caregivertrainingschool@gmail.com for additional information.

Forms of Payment:

Acceptable forms of payment are credit/debit card, money order or cashier check made payable to Caregiver Training School. When registering in person, cash or personal check is acceptable. Note: An additional fee of 4.1% will be charged to you if paid with Credit or Debit.

Credit Card authorization Form

To Register

Return the completed and signed Enrollment Form, your choice of the CNA Enrollment Agreement, together with a deposit of between $300.00 to $500.00. The Physical Form must be completed and submitted a week prior to the scheduled clinical practicum.

Registration Packet:

For classes above, please call or email for cost and schedule!

Refund & Rescheduling Policy

Refunds are subject to our refund policy. On the discretion of the Director of Admission, the student may re-schedule once to the next available training date without a penalty. The letter of request for re-schedule must be received in the office at least 10 business days prior to the start of the scheduled class. If request is made less than 10 business days, the student will be assessed a rescheduling fee of $200.00 (plus tax). Thereafter, any subsequent re-scheduling will incur a fee of $200.00 (plus tax). Class must be completed within six (6) months from the date of the original class date.

Students must mail a written cancellation notice to Caregiver Training School no later than (7) days prior to the start of the scheduled class to be eligible for a refund. Telephone cancellation is not accepted. No refunds will be issued for a student that is dismissed for absenteeism, tardiness, or fails the program. The school reserves the right to re- schedule the class if there is no sufficient number of enrollments, or when an instructor may not be available, and/or any circumstance(s) that is/are beyond the School’s control. I agree to make myself available to the new schedule.

* Nurse Assistant Refund Policy