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    The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that as a result of the growing elderly population, many nursing assistants will be needed in long-term care facilities and hospitals to help enhance the lives of patients. The agency also notes that rising admissions to nursing home facilities will create new jobs, as will scientific and technological advances that increase the lifespan of the general population. Based on this anticipated employment growth, the nursing assistant job outlook should be excellent for individuals with an interest and aptitude for this type of work.

    • Gather vital signs
    • Collect patient data
    • Body Systems
    • Disease and infection control
    • Legal and ethical issues
    • Nutrition
    • Provide care for the basic physical and emotional needs of patients
    • Perform American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver® First Aid training

    Prerequisites

    High school diploma or equivalent, score of 70 or higher on the Skills Assessment, submission of a completed CNA Program Application Packet (required documents including all immunizations, forms of identification, etc.). Incomplete CNA Program Application Packets will not be accepted.

    Please read:  Application packets are due 1 business day before the course start date. Upon completion and passing of the Skills Assessment, please submit your completed CNA Program Application Packet in person to KSU Center (South Entrance) the black, lock box to the right of the large flyer rack or by faxing it to 470-578-9083.

    Clinical Training

    Each student will participate in off-site clinical training.

    What CNAs Do

    • Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
    • Record weight, height and patient symptoms for physicians before a physical exam
    • Dress, bathe and feed patients
    • Help patients with range-of-motion exercises and walking
    • Transport patients
    • Monitor and report changes in a patient vital signs, behaviors or personality to nurses

    Daytime and Evening Classes

    We offer daytime and evening classes, so you can decide which best suits your schedule. Both programs will assist you in preparing for the State of Georgia Nurse Aide Competency Examination.

    Evening CNA Class

    • 3-month, 108-hour certificate program
    • 30 hours offsite clinical training
    • Classes meet M/W from 6 PM – 10 PM
    • 1 Saturday class from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Daytime CNA Class (Offered during summer only)

    • 6-week, 108-hour certificate program
    • 32 hours offsite clinical training
    • Classes meet W/Th/F 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
    • 4 clinical dates from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (times may vary)

    Testimonial

    Rocio Colon

     

    “It’s never too late to go back to school to fulfill your dream. The sky is the limit.” – Rocio Colon

     

     

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    Multiple Instructors

    #1: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate


    Start/End: 07/05/2023 to 08/10/2023
    Fee: $1,899
    Delivery: Classroom
    Location: KSU Center
    Class ID 40924
    Start Date July 05, 2023
    End Date August 10, 2023
    Delivery Classroom
    Location KSU Center
    Sessions 17
    Weeks 6
    Total Hours 108.0
    CEUs 10.8

    Classes Schedule:

    SessionDateTimeLocationDeliveryInstructor
    01 Wednesday, 07/05/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    02 Thursday, 07/06/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    03 Friday, 07/07/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    04 Wednesday, 07/12/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    05 Thursday, 07/13/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    06 Friday, 07/14/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    07 Wednesday, 07/19/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    08 Thursday, 07/20/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    09 Friday, 07/21/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    10 Wednesday, 07/26/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    11 Thursday, 07/27/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    12 Friday, 07/28/2023 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    13 Wednesday, 08/02/2023 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    14 Thursday, 08/03/2023 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    15 Friday, 08/04/2023 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    16 Wednesday, 08/09/2023 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    17 Thursday, 08/10/2023 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    ENROLL IN THIS OFFERING

    #2: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate


    Start/End: 08/21/2023 to 11/15/2023
    Fee: $1,899
    Delivery: Classroom
    Location: KSU Center
    Class ID 40707
    Start Date August 21, 2023
    End Date November 15, 2023
    Delivery Classroom
    Location KSU Center
    Sessions 26
    Weeks 13
    Total Hours 108.0
    CEUs 10.8

    Classes Schedule:

    SessionDateTimeLocationDeliveryInstructor
    01 Monday, 08/21/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    02 Wednesday, 08/23/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    03 Monday, 08/28/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    04 Wednesday, 08/30/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    05 Wednesday, 09/06/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    06 Monday, 09/11/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    07 Wednesday, 09/13/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    08 Monday, 09/18/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    09 Wednesday, 09/20/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    10 Monday, 09/25/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    11 Wednesday, 09/27/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    12 Monday, 10/02/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    13 Wednesday, 10/04/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    14 Monday, 10/09/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    15 Wednesday, 10/11/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    16 Monday, 10/16/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    17 Wednesday, 10/18/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    18 Monday, 10/23/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    19 Wednesday, 10/25/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    20 Monday, 10/30/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    21 Wednesday, 11/01/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    22 Monday, 11/06/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    23 Wednesday, 11/08/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    24 Monday, 11/13/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    25 Wednesday, 11/15/2023 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    26 Saturday, 11/11/2023 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    ENROLL IN THIS OFFERING

    #3: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate


    Start/End: 01/22/2024 to 04/15/2024
    Fee: $1,899
    Delivery: Classroom
    Location: KSU Center
    Class ID 41509
    Start Date January 22, 2024
    End Date April 15, 2024
    Delivery Classroom
    Location KSU Center
    Sessions 26
    Weeks 13
    Total Hours 108.0
    CEUs 10.8

    Classes Schedule:

    SessionDateTimeLocationDeliveryInstructor
    01 Monday, 01/22/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    02 Wednesday, 01/24/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    03 Monday, 01/29/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    04 Wednesday, 01/31/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    05 Monday, 02/05/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    06 Wednesday, 02/07/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    07 Monday, 02/12/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    08 Wednesday, 02/14/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    09 Monday, 02/19/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    10 Wednesday, 02/21/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    11 Monday, 02/26/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    12 Wednesday, 02/28/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    13 Monday, 03/04/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    14 Wednesday, 03/06/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    15 Monday, 03/11/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    16 Wednesday, 03/13/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    17 Monday, 03/18/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    18 Wednesday, 03/20/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    19 Monday, 03/25/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    20 Wednesday, 03/27/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    21 Monday, 04/01/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    22 Wednesday, 04/03/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    23 Monday, 04/08/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    24 Wednesday, 04/10/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    25 Monday, 04/15/2024 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    26 Saturday, 04/13/2024 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    ENROLL IN THIS OFFERING

    #4: Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate


    Start/End: 05/22/2024 to 06/27/2024
    Fee: $1,899
    Delivery: Classroom
    Location: KSU Center
    Class ID 41510
    Start Date May 22, 2024
    End Date June 27, 2024
    Delivery Classroom
    Location KSU Center
    Sessions 17
    Weeks 6
    Total Hours 108.0
    CEUs 10.8

    Classes Schedule:

    SessionDateTimeLocationDeliveryInstructor
    01 Wednesday, 05/22/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    02 Thursday, 05/23/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    03 Friday, 05/24/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    04 Wednesday, 05/29/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    05 Thursday, 05/30/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    06 Friday, 05/31/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    07 Wednesday, 06/05/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    08 Thursday, 06/06/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    09 Friday, 06/07/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    10 Wednesday, 06/12/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    11 Thursday, 06/13/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    12 Friday, 06/14/2024 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    13 Wednesday, 06/19/2024 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    14 Thursday, 06/20/2024 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    15 Friday, 06/21/2024 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    16 Wednesday, 06/26/2024 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Off-site ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    17 Thursday, 06/27/2024 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Multiple Instructors
    ENROLL IN THIS OFFERING

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    Feel free to contact us at pathwayadvising@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-3100 for questions or more information.

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