Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Begin your healthcare career with hands-on training in essential patient care.
Program Overview
Health Tech of Georgia’s Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program prepares students with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to provide safe and compassionate care in a variety of healthcare settings.
Students receive classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and supervised clinical experience while learning essential patient-care techniques. The program emphasizes professionalism, communication, safety, infection control, residents’ rights, and the practical skills required of nursing assistants.
Program at a Glance
Program Length:
14 weeks
Class Schedule:
Day and Evening Classes Available
Training Format:
Classroom & Practical Skills Training. Clinical schedules may differ from regular classroom schedules and are subject to facility availability and program requirements.
Career Focus:
Direct Patient Care & Nursing Assistant Skills
What You’ll Learn
Students will develop skills in:
- Basic nursing and personal care skills
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient and resident safety
- Activities of daily living
- Positioning, transferring, and mobility assistance
- Nutrition, hydration, and elimination
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Residents’ rights and independence
- Caring for individuals with physical and cognitive changes
- Emergency and safety procedures
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Documentation and reporting
- Preparation for required nursing assistant skills
Learn by doing.
CNA students practice essential nursing assistant skills in HTG’s skills laboratory before participating in supervised clinical experiences. This combination allows students to develop proper techniques, strengthen their confidence, and experience providing care in a healthcare environment.
Career Opportunities
CNA training can prepare students to pursue entry-level patient-care opportunities in settings such as:
- Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Hospitals
- Home Healthcare
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Long-Term Care Facilities
Ready to Start Your Healthcare Career?
Take the first step toward becoming a skilled and compassionate healthcare professional.