Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Ideal for adults seeking career placement, a pathway into nursing or allied health, or a stable and meaningful profession helping others
Make a Meaningful Impact in Healthcare
Our Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) Program builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide high-quality, compassionate care across diverse healthcare settings.Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience and meets New York State certification requirements.
Why Choose Certified Nursing Assistant?
- Comprehensive, skills based training blending classroom and clinical practice
- Career-ready preparation for long-term care, hospitals, home health agencies and more
- Meets NYS requirements so you;re ready to test and work quickly
- State Certification: Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the New York State CNA Certification Exam and begin a rewarding career in healthcare
What You’ll Learn
Throughout this 75-hour course, you will learn
- Essential Caregiving Skills: vital signs monitoring, infection control, patient safety, communication skills, and assistance with activities of daily life.
- Professionalism & Teamwork: ethical care practices and effective collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams
These competencies align with NYS certification expectations and real-world workplace needss.
Program Details
Payment Details
1. Payments can be made by check or money order. Envelopes should be addressed to:
Adult Education
C/O Tarika Schell
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
20104 NYS RT 3
Watertown, NY 13601
2. Credit/Debit card payments can be made by calling and askin gfor Tarika Schell
Need further information? Contact the BOCES Adult Education Office:
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
Lewis County Education Center, Lowville NY:
Jesica Nichols
