{"id":7778,"date":"2023-11-01T10:11:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T16:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/cwd\/?page_id=7778"},"modified":"2026-08-20T11:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:03:49","slug":"certified-nurse-assistant-cna","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/cwd\/health-care-careers\/certified-nurse-assistant-cna\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Certified Nurse&nbsp;Assistant\u2019s&nbsp;perform basic nursing skills to care for clients in&nbsp;long-term care facilities, hospitals and\/or through home health agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This class is a non-credit class that meets the classroom requirements (75 hours) of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Certified Nurse Assistants and teaches entry level skills for skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.&nbsp;Students will&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to attend class meetings on a regular, scheduled basis; scheduled class meeting times will be published in advance.&nbsp;Simultaneously,&nbsp;after arrangement by 天涯社区log,&nbsp;students will need to complete their clinical training (100 hours&nbsp;of on-the-job training) in a long-term care facility.&nbsp;This 16-week program prepares students for the state certification exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Upcoming CNA Program Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>November 2, 2026 \u2013 February 17, 2027<\/strong><br>Mondays &amp; Wednesdays<br>10:00 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 22, 2027 \u2013 June 30, 2027<\/strong><br>Mondays &amp; Wednesdays<br>2:30 p.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/cwd\/health-care-careers\/health-care-careers-schedule\/\" class=\"ecc-button\">View Class Schedule to Register Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">天涯社区log<br>1964 Prairie Dell Road<br>Hansen Hall Suite 270<br>Union, Missouri 63084<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-nwalz \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-nwalz\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-l38xa eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What are the qualifications to get into a CNA Class?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To take a CNA Program you must be 18 years of age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals wanting to enroll in a CNA class cannot be listed on the state Employee Disqualification List (EDL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have been convicted or entered a plea of guilty to a misdemeanor or felony charge which includes any suspended imposition of sentence, any suspended execution of sentence or any period of probation or parole in this state or any other state which if committed in Missouri would be a class A or B felony violation of Chapters 565, 566, or 569, RSMo, or any violation of subsection 198.070.3, RSMo, or section 568.020, RSMo, unless a good cause waiver has been granted by the department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7a3iz eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">How long is the CNA Program?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CNA program consists of a minimum of 75 classroom hours and 100 clinical hours. The way we structure the class will determine how many weeks the course takes to complete. Some classes meet once a week; some classes meet multiple times per week. Most classes are scheduled to meet 2 times per week and last 15 weeks with an accelerated option available in May.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-w03pm eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">I have already been hired by a facility, but I am not certified yet. How long can I work?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must be certified within 120 days (4 Months) of your start date if you are working in a Facility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-4kbrm eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">I will need help with tuition? Is financial assistance available?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Programs are available to assist with tuition. Please call Terri Warmack, RN, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator at 636-584-6531 for information on eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-4qfgq eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Based on my experience\u00a0in home health or assisted living\u00a0facilities, I have all of the skills needed to be a CNA.\u00a0\u00a0May I\u00a0take\u00a0the\u00a0challenge\u00a0state\u00a0exam?\u00a0<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-nwalz\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Missouri Department of Health &amp; Senior Services must&nbsp;determine&nbsp;eligibility to challenge the&nbsp;state&nbsp;exam. They can be reached at 573-526-5686.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aqua-hr\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to register, call or email<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Terri Warmack, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator<\/strong><br>Phone: 636-584-6531<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu\">terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Certified Nurse&nbsp;Assistant\u2019s&nbsp;perform basic nursing skills to care for clients in&nbsp;long-term care facilities, hospitals and\/or through home health agencies. 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