Nurse Aide

Class Description

Our 140-hour fully in-person, state-approved program will prepare the participant for a career in the nursing field. Training will focus on the improvement and enhancement of quality of life for long-term care residents and introduce the growing need in long-term care.

Course Structure & Schedule

This is an in-person, 8-week course. Classes are located at Reynolds Downtown Campus, CCWA Healthcare Hub on the 6th floor. Pre-test is required for admission.

Schedule:

• Weeks 1-4: Monday – Thursday (Classroom Instruction)
• Weeks 5-8: Monday – Friday (Skills Training & Clinicals)
• Class time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Final 7 Days of Clinicals: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Clinical Locations:

• August Healthcare (1503 Michaels Road, Richmond, VA)
• VCU Health

What's Included in Tuition?

• Instruction
• Textbooks
• NNAAP Exam (Virginia Board Certification, 1 attempt)
• Background Check & 1 Set of Scrubs

Certification exam must be scheduled within 6 months of course completion

Student Requirements (Not Included in Tuition):

• Shoes: Closed-toe shoes required
• Wristwatch: Must be analog (not digital)
• TB vaccination
• Flu shot (if required by season)

Upcoming Class Dates

Register for Self-Paced Orientation

Register for Employee-Led Orientation (In-Person or via Zoom)

Getting Started

To get started, please create a student profile and register for one of our Healthcare Orientation Sessions. This is the first step toward enrolling in our healthcare classes. During orientation, you will learn about available programs, begin the registration process, and apply for grant funding that can cover up to 100% of your tuition.

Note: You only need to complete one orientation. Please choose either the employee-led session or the self-paced session—not both.

Step 1: Create a profile button

Click here to create a profile button.

Already taken a CCWA class? You probably already have an account-no need to create a new one.

Step 2: Register for Employee-Led Orientation

An employee-led orientation session is a live meeting—held in person or via Zoom—led by a CCWA staff member. During the session, you’ll get an overview of your program, next steps, and have a chance to ask questions in real time.

Click here to register for Employee-Led Orientation.

Step 3: Register for Self-Paced Orientation Sessions

• Log in to your new student profile
• Use the search bar in the top right corner to find CCWA Healthcare New Student Orientation
• Click “Register” to enroll

Step 4: Login Information for Self-Paced Orientation via Canvas

After you create your student profile and register for orientation, you will need to complete the orientation course in Canvas.

Log in to the class here.

If you do not know your USERNAME, please click on "Forgot Username" and follow the prompts. You will need to create a password for your account. Once you have set your password, write this down as you will use this login information repeatedly to access the course materials and assignments.

If you need help accessing your VCCS email account, see the How-To: Checking Your Student Email video. The Help Hub is also available for technical assistance via text (804-476-0401), phone (804-796-4000), or email (Helphub@brightpoint.edu).