Certified Nursing Assistant Class

Why Become a CNA?

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) help patients with activities of daily living and other health care needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). If you have a passion for helping others, are considering a career in health care, or are looking to grow your skills, becoming a CNA may be the perfect role for you!

Class Schedule

Classes will meet Tuesday through Thursday at Morgan Medical Center from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM for 12 weeks, followed by two weeks of review prior to the Certification Exam.

• Tuesday, January 7: Class begins
• February 18–20: Winter Break
• March 25–27: Class will be held at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation (3450 New High Shoals Road, Bishop, GA) from 6:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. to meet the (24) State Mandatory Nursing Home hours
• April 8-10: Spring Break
• April 16-17, April 22-24, and April 29-May 1: Review days for Certification Exam
• Saturday, May 3 at 9:00 a.m. (Tentative): Certification Exam at Morgan County High School

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application form. Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 8. Interviews will be set up after receipt of applications and will begin on November 11, 2024 and continue until November 22, 2024. Class size is limited to 6 participants. 

Participants must be a high school graduate to apply (or have completed their GED) or a current healthcare science student in high school who has completed 2 years of healthcare classes. A few exceptions may be made for qualified candidates.

Program Cost

The cost of the class is $500.00. This fee must be paid by those chosen to participate by Monday, December 2 or you will forfeit your acceptance and an alternate will be chosen.

Students will be responsible for the cost of a few additional required items including, but not limited to, a certification exam fee ($130.00, scrubs, and class textbook).

Any questions may be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].