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Technical Diploma
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Find your future in the healthcare field in less than one year! CVTC’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program allows you to earn your technical diploma and start your career quickly!
This 120-hour course is a combination of classroom lecture, lab experience, and clinical practice conducted in long-term care facilities. It covers basic body function and structure, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations.
As a nursing assistant, you will provide care to a variety of patients to help them live as comfortably and independently as possible. Your training will cover basic nursing skills including patient care, nutrition comprehension, and customer service. You will learn how to:
Part of a career pathway, the Nursing Assistant (CNA) technical diploma credits apply toward the Nursing associate degree if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Career Opportunities Cardiovascular Monitoring Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Personal Care Worker Resident Assistant Resident Care Giver Sterilization Technician
Cardiovascular Monitoring Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Personal Care Worker
Resident Assistant
Resident Care Giver
Sterilization Technician
Graduate Employers Dove Healthcare HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital Mayo Clinic Health System Oakwood Health Services The Classic at Hillcrest Greens
Dove Healthcare
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital
Mayo Clinic Health System
Oakwood Health Services
The Classic at Hillcrest Greens
Nursing Assistant (CNA) 3 Credit Technical Diploma
Length of Program // Less Than One Year
Delivery Method // Face-to-Face
Program Location // Eau Claire and River Falls
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Start Dates // August, January, and June
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Bloodborne Pathogens Students in this program should be aware of the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens. Learn more.
Students entering health programs at CVTC should understand the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDs, through saliva and blood with direct patient care as part of their education.
This exposure can be minimized or eliminated using a combination of engineering and work practice controls, personal protective clothing and equipment, training, medical surveillance, Hepatitis B vaccination, signs and labels, and other provisions.
All programs at CVTC comply with local, state, and federal infection control policies, including the use of standard precautions as stipulated by current CDC guidelines. Written policies and instructions on infection control protocol to minimize the risk of disease transmission is provided throughout the courses in the curriculum. Compliance of safety practices is evaluated throughout the students' clinical experiences to ensure a safe educational environment.
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Certification Information
Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
Term 1
$
490
Books
72
Estimated Total: $562*
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning. Explore your options today!
These are a few of the courses you can take in the Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
The 120-hour Nursing Assistant course is a combination of lecture, lab in a classroom, and clinical practice conducted in long-term care facilities. It covers basic body function and structure, nutrition, nursing care procedures, and ethical and legal considerations.
Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers. Learn more about Career Pathways.
Technical Diplomas
Associate Degree
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CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking where they are working, whether it is in their degree field, and several other questions related to employment. Below are the program outcomes and job data.
77% of our recent Nursing Assistant (CNA) graduates got a job in the industry.
Our recent Nursing Assistant (CNA) graduates reported an average starting salary of $26,438.
There are 65 job openings in the CVTC district for the Nursing Assistant (CNA) industry.
Transfer your CVTC credits to another institution to continue your education. Explore transfer agreements.
CVTC has great programs and training with an affordable price. Very proud to attend CVTC and can't wait to enter my next chapter. This will be my second program through CVTC.
–Nursing Assistant Graduate
Whether you're looking to continue your learning to another program or to gain continuing education credit, CVTC offers a variety of learning opportunities for students.
Dental Assistant, Technical Diploma
Medical Assistant, Technical Diploma
Nursing, Associate Degree
Practical Nursing (LPN), Technical Diploma
CVTC can help you achieve your learning goals whether you are looking to advance your career or enrich your personal life.
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