CNAs Have Multiple Educational Opportunities
There is the Traditional 76-hr CNA Course to initially become a CNA.
Or if you have let your CNA certification lapse, you can activate your license with the 1-day CNA Refresher Course.
And for those who received Temporary Nursing Aide status during the pandemic, you can apply that experience to become a fully certified CNA in our Temporary Nurse Aide Conversion Course.
Learn more about the courses, then find out when the next course starts HERE.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE COURSE
Hours To Completion: 76
Traditional: 100% classroom
Hybrid: 44 online; 32 classroom
All Inclusive Tuition: $510*
NOTE: Not all schools include testing fees with registration/tuition resulting in an additional payment to a 3rd party at a later date. Testing is INCLUDED with QCP payment at time of registration. The tuition breakdown is:
- Course Cost: $425*
- State Written Exam (required): $35
- State Clinical Exam (required): $50
Requirements To Enroll:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Ability to speak, read, write & understand English
- In good physical health and able to lift 25 pounds
- Attend class at Quality Career Pathways in Omaha, NE
CNA REFRESHER COURSE TO REACTIVATE A LAPSED LICENSE
Hours To Completion: 3
Online study materials provided prior to 3-hour in person review, practice and testing
All Inclusive Tuition: $150*
NOTE: Not all schools include testing fees with registration resulting in an additional payment to a 3rd party at a later date. Testing is INCLUDED with QCP payment at time of registration.
Requirements To Enroll:
You need to have a Certified Nursing Assistant license in the State of Nebraska that has lapsed or is inactive.
TEMPORARY NURSE AIDE CONVERSION COURSE
There are several pre-requisites that determine which elements of the course you will need to complete. Please read more about it HERE.
Imagine a job that rewards you for caring about others… that is exciting and challenging… a job where you make a difference. Whether you’re just starting your career or ready for a change, now is the time to consider becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, referred to in most states as a (CNA).
A Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, helps patients or clients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Working closely with patients in a health care facility, hospital, nursing home, long-term care facility, or in their own home, you’ll complete such tasks as checking vital signs, making up patient beds, and assisting patients with personal tasks. In some cases, CNAs can also assist practical nurses with basic medical procedures.
MULTIPLE SCHEDULE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
The 76-Hour CNA Course is our most popular, so we offer several different was to take it. First, choose of you’d like to take all your coursework in-person on our Omaha campus, or take a portion of the class online and finish in-person.
Next, decide when you want to take your in-person hours. We offer classes during the day Monday through Friday, evenings Monday through Friday, or daytime classes on the weekend.
Last, we have a course that occurs during regular ‘school hours’. This was created to help parents with school-aged children. You can drop the kids off, attend your class, and be back in time for the pick up line. Head on over to the CNA Calendar to pick the option that is right for you.
EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK FOR CNAs
After successful completion of our CNA program, graduates qualify for careers in numerous healthcare-related fields and areas, such as in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or providing in-home personal care. Below are some of the opportunities available to graduates of certified nursing assistant programs, some of which are entry-level options with enormous growth potential. And make sure to check out all of our Premier Hiring Partners.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aides work closely with nursing staff and doctors to provide exemplary patient care. These assistants often have at least a CNA certification, which can be earned online in a few weeks. They may also take additional nursing aide training as part of their continuing education. In addition to this, they may have completed nursing programs at local community colleges.
Certified Nurse Aide
Also known as orderlies or attendants, certified nurse aides work under LPNs and registered nurses. They operate in a variety of settings, including hospitals, psychiatric care facilities, long-term care facilities, and nursing homes. They also typically provide patient care, and may routinely check vital signs and perform some housekeeping duties as well.
Home Health Aide
Aside from CNA training, Home Health Aides need to have the patience and willingness to deal with unpredictable and challenging situations. Home health aides work in the homes of patients, delivering personal care to people with chronic illness and elderly patients with their daily self-care tasks.
State-Tested Nurse Aide
State-tested nurse aides’ responsibilities are similar to certified nurse aides, but they have passed a state exam and received their state certification, which can result in higher earning potential and increased responsibility.
Successful completion of your CNA training online provides the skills needed to help you excel in your career.
*Includes $150 Registration/Application Fee.