Free CNA Training Class
About the Program
ASC’s Nurse Aide Training Program is an opportunity that requires no previous experience, just a commitment to providing compassionate care to our residents. With free classroom and hands-on training, you can become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in just a few weeks. After completion of the program and testing, you can work at any of ASC’s 100 locations across Indiana, with additional pathways and opportunities available to advance your career in nursing.
What ASC’s CNA Training Program offers 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
Responsibilities
A Day in the Life of a CNA: CNAs support patient care in a variety of ways, depending on the setting. Examples of daily tasks 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 care and companionship
Training Details
Training for a career as a Certified Nurse Aide occurs over a 2-week period, including:
- 30 hours of classroom work
- 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 completion of the CNA program and testing, 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 pathways and opportunities to advance your career in nursing, including:
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- College and university partnerships
- Paid training and career development