CNA CLASSES

Certified nursing assistants may also be called nursing assistants, or patient care assistants. CNAs work directly with patients and nurses, helping with the many physical and complex tasks of patient care. Some of their responsibilities include: Turning or moving patients and providing activities of daily living for those in need of assistance.

The class holds 6-8 students, clinical holds 6-8 students days, and 6-8 evenings. First come first serve.

Costs

• CNA cost $1100.00 (CPR included) (Ask about discount for out-of-pocket payers)
• CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) & Life Savers cost
  • $75 New
  • $65 Renewal
• CPR training & registration for license testing are included in the cost.
• Class Book included in the cost.

CNA Hours

7-week course:

30 hours Classroom/Lab
75 clinical hours at Spring Mill Health Campus

Classroom

Monday or Thursday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (for 7 weeks)

Clinical

Wednesday & Friday (Subject to change)

Days 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (for 5 weeks) or Evenings 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm (5 weeks) (evening is subject to change)

*Instructor will work with your schedule

Complete BOTH tests below 

• CNA Reading Test
• CNA Mathematical Test

Criteria

• Must be 17 or older
• No High school diploma or GED needed
• TB test (2 step)
• Physical
• Background check, Submitted a week before class.

Supplies Needed

• Uniform and BP kit & stethoscope can be purchased for a discounted price at Srub Out on US 30.
• Scrub Outlet color (Gray).

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Beginning of a Start Training Center helps with job placements at Lincolnshire Health Care Center, Spring Mill Health Care, Moore Home Health Care, Christian Home Health Care, etc.

QMA CLASSES

A Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) who has completed additional training, annual in-service training and demonstrated competency.

A high school diploma or GED required

Cost: $1100 (book and test cost included)

Hours: 100 total

Tuesday or Friday (One day a week for 9 weeks)

60 hours of classroom time

40 hours clinical (Spring Mill Health Campus, Golden living of Merrillville, Brentwood of Hobart plus more)

Classroom hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Clinical: On your own time after completing your 9-week classroom hours.

Complete BOTH tests below

• QMA English Comprehension Test
• QMA Mathematical Test

Beginning of a Start Training Center helps with job placements at Spring Mill Health Campus

INSULIN ADMINISTRATION

The Insulin Administration Education Module is an OPTIONAL training for current and future QMAs.

COST: 300.00 (Book and testing fee included)

HOURS: 4-8 hours