Course Description

The six-week non-credit Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program leads to an industry credential. The CNA program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long-term care facilities. Topics include residents’ rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting residents in maintaining basic comfort and safety. There is an emphasis on effective interaction with healthcare team members, restorative services, mental health, and social service needs.

Certified Nursing Assistants are in high demand. Becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant is a great career choice for those who enjoy caring for people and are interested in a healthcare career. The Nurse Assistant Training Program is an intensive, 112-hour course with classroom instruction, skills lab experience, and hands-on training at a clinical site. Nursing assistants typically work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, or long-term care facilities under the supervision of the registered nurse. Take the next step to a rewarding career in healthcare.

Program Overview

The CNA Certificate Program can be completed in one semester. It prepares students to provide basic nursing care in healthcare facilities. Students will learn basic nursing skills, medical terminology, and basic anatomy and physiology. They will also participate in both classroom and clinical training.

Program Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must achieve a passing score on the pre-entrance exam in the areas of reading, math, and writing
• Valid Texas Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
• Immunizations (Required for clinicals): COVID-19 Vaccine (both doses), Influenza Vaccine (obtained during flu season, newest vaccine for that year), Tuberculosis Skin Test (with negative result) or Chest X-ray (good for one year), TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox) – (2 vaccines and titer), Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 vaccines), and Bacterial Meningitis (Students are exempt if they are 22 years of age or older)
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening
• Uniform: scrubs, tennis shoes (non-canvas) with conservative logo (no colored strips, no clogs, crocs, etc.), stethoscope, and watch with a secondhand

CNA Program Requirements

Upon completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to:

• Receive TSC Certificate of Completion
• Receive Occupational Skills Award. OSAs emphasize practical, hands-on training aligned with industry standards to ensure relevance and value in the job market.
• Receive CPR Certification
• Be Eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant state exam