Free CNA Training Class
Turn your caring spirit into a career with ASC’s free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program. No previous experience is required—just a commitment to providing compassionate care to our residents. With free classroom and hands-on training, you can become a CNA in just a few weeks. After completing the program and passing the state test, you’ll have opportunities to work at any of ASC’s 100 locations across Indiana, with additional pathways for career advancement in nursing.
What ASC’s CNA Training Program Can Offer You
- Free textbook
- Unlimited one-on-one time with your instructor
- Free study materials
- Free uniform
- Free state testing
- Stepping stones to grow your nursing career
A Day in the Life of a CNA
CNAs support patient care in a variety of ways, depending on the setting. A few examples of how CNAs spend their workday include:
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, and grooming tasks such as hair care, brushing teeth, and shaving
- Helping residents at mealtimes, including transporting them to the dining room and assisting with eating and drinking
- Repositioning and transferring residents from a bed to a wheelchair or from a wheelchair to the toilet
- Obtaining resident vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, and recording observations
- Answering patient call lights and assisting in fulfilling requests
- Building meaningful relationships with residents, providing both care and companionship
Training for a Career as a Certified Nurse Aide
Training occurs over a 2-week period, including 30 hours of classroom work and 45 hours of hands-on clinical training. You will work with and be supported by ASC instructors, nurses, and CNAs who have taken the same path. After completing the CNA program and testing, additional pathways and opportunities are available for those who want to advance their career in nursing.
Our Talent Acquisition Partners will assist you in applying for a position at one of our many Indiana-based communities. American Senior Communities also provides additional career advancement opportunities, including tuition and certification reimbursement, college and university partnerships, paid training, and career development.