Certified Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aide
SUNY Corning Community College's Workforce Education & Community Engagement Division partners with healthcare employers in the local community on providing Certified Nurse Aide training.
Our Certified Nurse Aide Program meets all requirements for the New York State Certified Nurse Aide Examination.
This course prepares the student to work in a healthcare facility as a nursing assistant or care partner. Instruction and practice of basic patient care skills required for Certified Nursing Assistants in New York State is provided.
Students learn to meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs of residents and patients. Skills practiced include: assistance with personal care, transfers, ambulation, positioning, communication techniques, measuring vital signs, and intake and output. The student will practice supervised patient care in a clinical setting prior to completion of the program.
The student must successfully complete all objectives of the course, including exams, laboratory skills performance, and the clinical experience. In order to sit for the New York State Certified Nurse Aide Exam, the student must meet the following requirements:
- 90 hours of classroom and lab instruction
- 30 hours of clinical experience
- 120 total hours of CNA Training
As a part of our corporate partnership with local employers, tuition for this program is covered by employers and the employees are paid for their time attending this training program.
Corporate Partnerships include:
- Arnot Health, a Member of Centralus: Apply Here
- Bethany Village: Apply Here
Students attend our Corporate Partnership Certified Nurse Aide Program once hired through the employers listed above.
If you are an employer who is interested in learning more about our Corporate Partnership Opportunities, please reach out to Amber Cloke, Program Coordinator (acloke1@corning-cc.edu).
Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or failure to attend (No Shows) the first day of class will not qualify for a refund or reduction of charges.
Students may cancel 3 days or more prior to the day of class and receive a full refund. We solidify dates with instructors 3 days prior to the start of the class (or reschedule/cancel) and it is dependent upon enrollment. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice can not be refunded). Notification maybe done by phone to the Office of Workforce Education (607-936-5501) or email to ilearn@corning-cc.edu
SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.