CNA TRAINING PROGRAM

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Be at least 17 years of age.
3. Have a social security card.
4. Have a valid state or federally issued photo ID.
5. Cannot be listed as unemployable on the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR) and cannot have been convicted of a criminal offense as listed in Texas Health and Safety Code 250.006.
6. Able to read, write, and speak English.
7. Access to a smart device and internet.
8. Must pass the school’s required urine drug screen.
9. Present evidence of current MMR, Tetanus, negative TB screen, Influenza, and completed the Hepatitis B series. 

 To prepare nurse aides with the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the provision of basic care to residents in long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health agencies, doctor’s offices, and medical offices.. After completing this course, participants will be able to: 

1. provide person-centered basic care to residents of long-term care facilities
2. communicate and interact therapeutically with residents and their families, with sensitivity to the physical, social, and mental needs of residents.
3. assist residents in attaining and maintaining maximum functional independence. 
4. protect, support and promote the rights of residents. 
5. provide safety and preventive measures in the care of residents.
6. demonstrate skill in observing, reporting and documentation.
7. function effectively as a member of the health care team

 Enrollment can be as early as four (4) weeks prior to class start date, but no later than one (1) week prior to class start date to allow time for enrollment process.  

Four (4) week program. Online class (44 hours) takes place for the first three (3) weeks of class at the student's convenience. Skills lab (14 hours) will be offered at different times during the first three (3) weeks at VSTC. Clinicals (40 hours) will take place the last and 4th week of the program. All clinicals will be at an affiliating facility. 

•  Application/Background Check-$50
• Gait Belt - $10
• CPR/First Aid - $50
• ID Badge - $10
• Blood pressure cuff - $25
• Workbook - $20
• Textbook - $35
• Tuition - $795

TOTAL - $995.00

*Students will also need to purchase scrubs for clinicals, a watch with a second hand, and pay for the state test to receive certification.