Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program is designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to meet the basic care requirements of patients in both acute and long-term care settings. This program prepares students to work as nursing assistants in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care environments. It consists of 165 clock hours (equivalent to 6 credit hours) and is intended to be completed within 8 weeks.
Additionally, the program offers optional instruction in medication administration, which consists of 6 clock hours. Students may choose to take this course alongside the CNA program or independently.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the Nursing Assistant Competency Examination and will receive certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Certified Medication Technician.
Students must register for the following courses:
| Curriculum (6 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| NUC 100: Certified Nursing Assisting Theory | 100 Clock Hours 3.5 Credit Hours |
| NUC 102: Certified Nursing Assisting Clinical | 65 Clock Hours 2.3 Credit Hours |
| NUC 103: Medication Administration | 6 Clock Hours .2 Credit Hour |
| Class Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Theory |
Monday 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Clinical |
Tuesday 5:00pm - 9:30pm |
Text Books
Sorrentino S, & Remmert, L. (2021). Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants, 10th edition. Elsevier Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-65560-6 (soft cover).
Sorrentino S, & Remmert, L. (2021). Workbook and Competency Evaluation Review; Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants,10th edition. Elsevier Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-67288-7
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $540.00 |
| Uniforms | $50.00 (approximate cost) |
| Competency Exam | $155.00 |
| Background Check | $90.75 |
完美体育官网 (B-CU) offers eligible students the opportunity to challenge the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program final course exam. Through this pathway, students will be eligible to sit for the Florida State Certification written exam while being exempt from the skills demonstration component.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to challenge the CNA certification exam at B-CU, students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed NU 281: Fundamentals of Nursing (successful completion is not required).
Application Process
- Obtain approval from the School of Nursing.
- Upon approval, submit a payment of $120.00 at the Cashier’s Window at 完美体育官网.
- Retain a receipt as proof of payment for exam scheduling purposes.
Preparing for the Final Course Exam
- Students will be provided with a list of recommended study materials and resources.
- No formal instruction, classroom sessions, or faculty mentoring will be provided. Preparation is independent and self-directed.
- You must pass the CNA course final written exam with a minimum score of 80% to qualify for exemption from the skills portion. Only one attempt at the written exam is permitted under this challenge option.
If Unsuccessful
Students who do not achieve the required 80% on the final written exam may choose one ofthe following options:
- Enroll in the 完美体育官网-CookmanUniversity CNA Program.
- Independently challenge the Florida State CNA Certification Exam, which includes both the written and skills components (refer to the “Challenging the CNA Exam” section of this policy).
In Florida, you can challenge the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam without going through the state-accredited 120-hour training course. The CNA exam includes both a written and a skills portion, and you must pass both to become certified. If you pass the exam, you receive your certification the same as you would if you went through a training course.
Challengingthe Exam
- Eligibility: To challenge the exam, you must be at least 18 years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Application: You need to submit a testing application to Prometric with the required testing fees, and also complete a Level II background screening to challenge the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) written and skills exam without completing a formal training program.
- Attempts: You can challenge the exam up to three times.
- Training Requirement: After three failed attempts, you must enroll in and complete a state-approved 120-hour CNA training course.
Key Considerations
- The CNA exam in Florida includes both a written and a skills portion, and you must pass both to become certified.
- While challenging the exam allows you to bypass the formal training, it's crucial to ensure you are adequately prepared for both the written and practical component