The Certified Nurse’s Aide Training Program consists of 90 hours over 12 weeks of specified theory and clinical curriculum. Students become familiar with equipment, materials and supplies which are used in basic healthcare institutions appropriate in the role of nursing assistant.
Clinical practice is achieved through affiliation with a local nursing home and rehabilitation center.
Upon successful completion and passing examination, participants will be certified as Nurse’s Aides by the New Jersey State Department of Health. This certification is also recognized in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Delaware.
The CNA Program meets the requirements needed to provide quality care to the long-term resident and is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
The CNA Program is an excellent introduction to the healthcare field and can serve as a catalyst toward a career path as either a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse.
Note: A student who completes the Program and who obtains employment as a Nurse’s Aide in a long-term care facility within one year of completion of this training is eligible for reimbursement of costs incurred (including competency evaluations)
Course Descriptions
This course is designed to offer the student the necessary theory, lab practice, and clinical experience to become a competent nurse’s assistant in long-term care. The course includes principles of infection control, communications, safety, physical care, nutrition, recreation, and death and dying.
This course meets the requirements needed to provide quality care to the long term resident and is approved by the Licensing Certification of Standards Division of Health Facilities Evaluation of the New Jersey Department of Health. After graduating the student is eligible to sit for the N.J.Certification Examination. Courses are offered from September to December and January to June. Day classes are from 9 am to 3 pm two days a week. Evening classes are from 5 pm to 10:30 pm two evenings a week. Course is 90 hours in length, 2 days or evenings per week: theoretical: 50 hours, clinical: 40 hours. Background check, entrance exams & orientation is required. Physical exam & double TB test or chest x-ray required. A picture for photo i.d. is required. All documentation due by first day of class.
Contact
Ms. Elizabeth Stitley, R.N.
Supervisor, Allied Health Programs
estitley@scettc.org
908-526-8900 ext. 7235
