Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Nurse Assistant

Potential earnings range:
$25,688-$43,077*
Per year after graduation

Are you interested in the medical field and passionate about helping others? Thrive in hands-on, fast-paced environments? 

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Certified Nurse Assistant training program. 

On the job, you will ...

  • Clean and bathe patients 
  • Help patients use the toilet and dress 
  • Turn, reposition and transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs 
  • Measure patient vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patients’ health concerns and report information to nursing/management staff 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with their certified nurse assistant credentials often go on to work in hospitals, senior living facilities, schools, clinics, home health care agencies and more. Some also go on to be phlebotomy technicians or electrocardiogram (EKG) technicians

In addition, completion of the Certified Nurse Assistant program is a prerequisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities.

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Certified Nurse Assistant training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified nurse assistant license 
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers 
  • Heartsaver® Bloodborne Pathogens 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting state content requirements 
* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.
Meet your instructors

Meet your instructors

Alisa Huff
Alisa Huff
Alisa Huff has been in the health care field for over 17 years. She started as a patient care aide with Home Health while obtaining her CNA license. Alisa attended Tulsa Technology Center to obtain her LPN license. She has worked as a licensed practical nurse for six years. Alisa enjoys helping students accomplish their goals and learn new things. She is happy to be able to assist with training in the future of health care.  
Lorrita Anderson
Lorrita Anderson
Lorrita Anderson Lorrita Anderson graduated from the Nebraska School of Nursing, where she received her registered nurse designation. She graduated from Northeastern State University, where she received her Master of Science degree. Lorrita has been a dedicated nurse for over 30 years and finds great satisfaction in motivating and educating students in classroom studies and demonstrating clinical skills.