Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge Program is a short-term training course designed to equip students who are already trained as HCAs with the skills and knowledge needed to provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses as a CNA. It's often an early step into the healthcare field and can lead to a fulfilling career in hospitals, nursing homes, or home care settings. This program prepares students for the state certification exam required to become a CNA. This HCA to CNA Bridge program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on lab and clinical training. Topics covered include: Basic nursing skills like taking vital signs and assisting with mobility. Personal care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients. Safety and emergency procedures, including CPR. Communication and patient rights. Infection control and hygiene. Observation and documentation skills. This HCA to CNA Bridge program lasts about 2 weeks: 2 weeks in the classroom and lab, and one day in a Clinical facility.
Financial information
Total tuition
$715.00
Total required fees
$72.21
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Ruston
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Completion- Certified Nursing Assistant
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
N/A
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.