Upcoming Nurse Assistant Course

UPDATE:  July-August 2024 course is CANCELLED.  Please check back for information on future course offerings as it becomes available.

  In-person class

  CNA calendar for the July-August course 

  Instructor:  Danelle Perry

  Location:  City College Tech Building

  CNA course registration form

          Or register online at July CNA course registration.

 

Certified nursing assistants play a key role as members of the comprehensive healthcare team in a variety of medical settings - hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, community care facilities and as home health aides in patients' homes. A certified nursing assistant's main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing. Because of the personal nature of the job, certified nursing assistants should be compassionate and enjoy helping others.

Course Description

Concepts and practices in basic skills for Nursing Assistants. The course includes basic medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology, and the aging process. Students will gain understanding and application of the skills required to address the needs of the chronically ill residents.

BLS training will be available during this training.  Students must be BLS certified prior to clinical experience.  BLS training is offered as a part of the CNA course as a convenience to students, but if already certified or want to take a BLS class elsewhere in the community, the student is not required to attend on that day.

The cost of the course is $750 with additional fees after acceptance (see below).

For questions and information, contact Susan Floyd, Director of Nursing, 406-247-3073, sfloyd@msubillings.edu.

Registration questions, contact Workforce Development 406-247-3055, workforcedevelopment@msubillings.edu. 

Additional Requirements and Fees After Acceptance into Program

** STUDENTS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN THE CLINICAL PORTION OF THE CNA TRAINING**

  • Criminal Background Check - $56.00
  • Urine Drug Testing - $30.00
  • Uniform - Scrubs (any solid color) 
  • American Heart Association CPR (can be completed in conjunction with this course, see above) - $60.00 for on-site training
  • TB testing (within the last year, two step if never done or not within last year)
  • Text Book (provided in class)
  • Proof of Immunization (MMR, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Hepatitis B series, COVID-19 (prior to clinical portion of class))
  • Name Badge - $5.00
  • CNA Certification Exam Fee -- $97 (administered at end of course)

Cancellations, Transfers, and Refunds

In the event that a non-credit course at City College does not meet the minimum number of participants, it will be canceled, and participants will be called at least 5 (five) days prior to the start of the course. In the event a course is canceled, a full refund will be given or the fee can be transferred to pay for a different course. If you must cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund if it is canceled 5 (five) business days prior to the start date of the program or course. After this date there will be no refunds. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to workforcedevelopment@msubillings.edu.