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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.

Program Duration:

140 hours

Certification:

Approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing

Tuition Cost:

$3,495

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

Nurse Aide Program
08/11/2025 - 10/03/2025

Nurse Aide Program
09/29/2025 - 11/21/2025

Nurse Aide Program
11/10/2025 - 01/23/2026

Register for Mandatory Orientation