BNA/CNA Training Class - September 2026

About the Training Program

Miller's offers free training for those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical training. Upon completion, students must pass the state exam to become a Certified Nurse's Aide.

Classroom Instruction

• Complete 36-40 hours of classroom work.
• Pass all tests with a score of 80% or higher (3 attempts allowed).
• Failure to pass the classroom phase will disqualify the student from proceeding to clinicals.

Clinical Practicum

• Complete 75 hours of supervised practicum in a long-term care facility.
• Perform all required skills successfully during the practicum.
• The first 16 hours of practicum are with the class instructor; absence during this time results in dismissal from the program.
• Students may be assigned a preceptor to assist with organization and time management.
• An evaluation of the student’s progress will be completed by the preceptor and instructor at the end of the program.
• All skills checklists (RCPs) not signed during classroom training must be demonstrated and signed off during clinicals by the clinical instructor or another licensed nursing professional.
• Submit a completed skills checklist (RCP) at the end of clinicals to be eligible for the state exam.
• Maintain a "clinical sign-in record" with daily entries including date, hours worked, student signature, and a licensed supervisor’s co-signature.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal background check, TB test, and physical prior to starting the course.
• Mandatory attendance for all classroom sessions to meet Indiana State Department of Health requirements.
• Unsatisfactory performance or attendance issues may result in dismissal from the program.
• Follow the facility’s dress code requirements.

Certification and Testing

• Upon successful completion, students receive a certificate of completion and a scheduled test date.
• If hired and in good standing as an employee, Miller’s Merry Manor pays for the state exam.
• If the student does not pass the first test, Miller’s may pay for a second attempt.
• Non-employees must schedule and pay for their own test.