Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Why study Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

This 120-hour NYS-approved CNA training course prepares students for the first step in the healthcare field working with hospital and nursing home patients, and in home care. Successful completion of the training and passing the NYS exam will result in certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Students may have the opportunity to receive financial sponsorships from area hospitals & nursing homes as well as scholarship opportunities. Contact Admissions today!

Students taking the CNA course can now apply for Financial Aid. Start with the FAFSA at studentaid.gov and then complete the TAP application at hesc.ny.gov

The Fall CNA class is scheduled to start in mid September. Dates TBD. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Schedule details will be available soon.

The cost for the CNA class is $2200, which includes tuition, fees, textbook, and NYS CNA testing/licensing fee.

The CNA course is a combination of remote, in person and clinical off-site training, which spans 8 weeks after start date.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities in the healthcare field for in-demand Certified Nursing Assistants. The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Nursing Assistants

MEDIAN SALARY

$30,365*

SALARY RANGE $28,919 - $38,525

Assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. (bls.gov)

Nearly 6,000 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.