BNA/CNA Training Class - October 2026

About the Training Program

Miller's Health Systems provides training for those interested in a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant free of charge. Each student is required to complete classroom training and clinical training. Upon completion, students must pass the state exam to become a Certified Nurse's Aide.

Classroom Instruction

• Each student is required to complete 36-40 hours of classroom work.
• All students are required to pass (with 80%) all of the tests administered during the classroom portion. Each student has 3 attempts to pass.
• If a student does not pass the classroom phase of the course they will not be placed into the clinicals.

Clinical Practicum

• Each student is required to complete 75 hours of supervised practicum in a long-term care facility.
• During the practicum, the student must perform all required skills successfully.
• The first 16 hours of practicum is with the class instructor. Absence during this time will result in being excused from the program.
• During the practicum, the student may be assigned to work with a preceptor who will assist the student in organization and time management.
• At the completion of the program the preceptor as well as the instructor will be given an evaluation sheet to complete regarding the student's progress during the clinical.
• All skills checklists booklets (RCP's) not signed during the classroom must be demonstrated and signed off during the clinicals by the clinical instructor, or other licensed nursing professional.
• Completed checklist (RCP) must be submitted at the completion of the clinicals with all required skills completed or will not be eligible for the required state exam.
• A "clinical sign-in record" is supplied to each student. This form must be completed by the student and signed by a qualified licensed professional on a daily basis. The student must include the following information on the sheet: date and actual hours worked, signature of student, cosigned by licensed supervisor.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass a TB test and physical prior to starting the course
• Mandatory attendance to all classroom sessions in order to meet program requirements as set by the Indiana State Department of Health
• Follow dress code requirements as specified by the facility

Additional Information

• Unsatisfactory performance or attendance issues may result in dismissal from the course/program.
• Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of completion, will get a scheduled test date, and will have the scheduled test paid for by Miller's Merry Manor if hired and in good standing as an employee.
• If the student does not pass the 1st test it may be retaken and paid for by Miller's a second time.
• If not an employee, your application and certificate of completion will be given to you to schedule your own test at your own expense.

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