As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you will offer patients compassion and patience while assisting them with day-to-day life tasks such as dressing, bathing and feeding. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) enjoy solid job security and frequently work a flexible schedule. Typical work environments include long-term care facilities, hospitals, clinics and in the home.
While in school, you will be instructed on a broad range of subjects, including infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, psychosocial needs, basic restorative services and skills, basic nursing skills, quality improvement and more. The Perry Foundation Academy of Health’s CNA program is 96 hours and takes up to five weeks to complete, preparing you to take the Nevada State Board of Nursing exam.
Tuition - New Tuition Structure includes everything - See below, no hidden add-ons or fees!
Textbooks -- Scrubs (1 set) -- Lab fees -- Skills Demonstration Video Subscription -- Basic Life Support CPR -- Initial Background Check -- Fingerprinting (Board of Nursing) -- Nevada State Board of Nursing Application -- Skills and Knowledge Licensing Exam -- Stethoscope -- Blood Pressure Cuff -- Gait Belt -- Secondhand Watch
Enrollment Requirements
Persons wishing to enroll in the Perry Foundation Academy of Health CNA Program must show proof of high school diploma (or equivalency), or successfully complete a pre-admission assessment to ensure each prospective student is capable of completing the program.
Enrollment requirements include the following:
- Background Check (included in tuition)
- CPR / BLS (Basic Life Support) (included in tuition)
- Proof of Immunizations as outlined in the Student Catalog
Enrollment into the program is subject to the approval by the Academic Director once all prerequisites have been met, the required deposit has been made, and the Enrollment Agreement has been signed and returned. Download the Student Catalog on the right for additional details regarding the enrollment requirements, policies, and procedures.
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