Certified Nurse Aide Program available this summer at Carthage
Looking to become a certified nurse aide (CNA)? In one-month, you can learn how to provide activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding people needing care.
Summer I — June 13-July 3, 2024
Summer II — July 29-Aug. 21, 2024
Program basics
Carthage CNA students will attend class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of two clinical days, which will be from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CNA classes are held in the Nursing Learning Laboratory on the Carthage campus in Lentz Hall. Students complete two clinical rotations in a healthcare setting under the supervision of a faculty member. The program includes the state licensure exam needed to be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
Program costs
The CNA program costs $950, which includes:
- Tuition
- Scrub top
- Books and all course materials
- Clinical compliance/background check
- Certification exam
Apply to the CNA program
Apply today for the CNA summer sessions. Carthage seeks a total of 16 students for each session. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Applications need to include a brief essay (250 words) on what it means to assist a client in achieving the best possible health. Once accepted into the program, students can confirm their spot with a $200 enrollment deposit.
This program is open to all Carthage students.