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 Mandatory Orientation