Nurse Aide Training Program (Hybrid)


Course number : CHNA-1550    ID : 157540   

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The Nurse Aide Training program (CNA) is designed to meet the training requirements for the nurse aide in long-term care facilities. Emphasis is placed on achieving a basic level of knowledge of the resident, and demonstrating skills to provide safe and effective resident care. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of online work and log in to the course 5 of 7 days each week. Students will have the benefit of utilizing a classroom environment for the lab portion as well as hands-on clinical instruction in a long term care facility. College credit will not be given for this class. Textbook required. Must be 16 years of age or older to take this class. Tuition assistance may fund up to 100 percent of your registration cost for this program. Fill out our funding referral form at www.kirkwood.edu/cefunding.

Class Details

40 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Online 24/7.  
  Weekly - Mon, Wed.  
  Weekly - Fri.  
  Weekly - Sat, Sun.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  TBA - Cedar Rapids
  Linn County Regional Center.

Instructor : Heather Fitzpatrick 

CEUs : 10.32

 

Notice

Please read:  The details below must be presented to your instructor the first week of your in person lab. If these requirements are not met, you will not be able to continue in the course and no refund will be issued. Clinical requirements are subject to change.
  • Physical (form can be found at www.kirkwood.edu/nurseaide)
  • Copy of immunization records including a seasonal influenza vaccination (required only Oct. - Mar.) and documentation of two negative Mantoux TB tests OR one Quantiferon Gold blood test. For the Mantoux TB tests, one must be within 11 months of the start of clinic
  • Required book: Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care; The Basics, 6th Edition SBN # 978-1-60425-141-8
Lab/Clinical requirements are as follows:
  • Scrubs
  • Closed toe, non canvas, non slip shoes
  • Watch with a second hand
A non-refundable background check fee of $20.00 is included in tuition. Your log in information will be sent to you via email one day before the class start date. Email subject line: Nurse Aide Training class log in information. Technology requirements: classes can be taken on computer devices using the most up-to-date version of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Tablet devices can also be used with the following stipulations: Apple products must access the class using Safari and android devices must use Google Chrome. Must have a webcam and microphone on electronic device.

Tuition: 

$735.00


Registration Closes On
Thursday, December 18, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
12/29/2025 - 1/28/2026 Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM N/A - Online Heather Fitzpatrick  Online
1/12/2026 - 1/28/2026 Weekly - Mon, Wed 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM Hiawatha, Linn County Regional Center  Map, Room: 506 Heather Fitzpatrick  Lab
1/30/2026 - 1/30/2026 Weekly - Fri 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM Cedar Rapids, TBA - Cedar Rapids  Map Heather Fitzpatrick  Clinical
1/31/2026 - 2/1/2026 Weekly - Sun, Sat 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Cedar Rapids, TBA - Cedar Rapids  Map Heather Fitzpatrick  Clinical

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Call 800-332-8833 to register
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