Program
Certified Nursing
Assistant training.
Everything you need to sit for the CNA certification exam — classroom instruction, hands-on skills lab, and supervised clinical hours at a partner facility.
Accelerated NATCEP schedule. Virtual lectures paired with in-person skills lab and clinicals.
State-approved classroom and clinical hours that meet and exceed certification requirements.
Small classes and personal check-ins from CNA-certified instructors and nursing mentors.
Curriculum
Two weeks. Twelve topic areas.
Our NATCEP curriculum covers the full scope of what a Certified Nursing Assistant needs to know — from resident rights to hands-on clinical skills.
01 · Introduction to the NATCEP Program
Program overview, expectations, professionalism, and what it means to work under a nurse aide certification.
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02 · Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Speaking clearly with residents, families, and clinical teams — plus written charting and handoff basics.
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03 · Infection Control
Standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, and stopping the spread of infection on every shift.
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04 · Safety and Emergency Procedures
Fall prevention, fire safety, choking response, and reacting calmly when something goes wrong.
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05 · Promoting Residents' Independence
Supporting residents to do what they can for themselves — the foundation of dignified care.
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06 · Respecting Residents' Rights
Understanding the resident's role, choices, and legal rights in every care decision.
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07 · Basic Nursing Skills
Vital signs, measurements, positioning, and the core clinical tasks a CNA performs daily.
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08 · Personal Care Skills
Bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, and toileting — done safely and respectfully.
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09 · Mental Health and Social Service Needs
Recognizing emotional and social needs alongside physical care, and knowing when to escalate.
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10 · Care of Residents with Cognitive Impairments
Working with residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and cognitive decline.
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11 · Basic Restorative Service
Range-of-motion, mobility support, and rehabilitation techniques that help residents regain function.
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12 · Residents' Rights
Deeper study of legal, ethical, and interpersonal rights every resident is entitled to.
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What you'll need to enroll.
- 16 years or older
- Government-issued ID and Social Security card
- TB test (completed before clinicals)
- Background check — BCI (Bureau of Criminal Identification)
- Willingness to show up, learn, and take care of people
Tuition
Full tuition due at enrollment via secure Stripe checkout. Includes classroom instruction, skills lab, and supervised clinicals.
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