Certification classes
CNA- Assistant Classes
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HCA-Home Care Aid Classes
Class meets three times a week for 5 weeks
Bridge your HCA to CNA
Three day class with optional extra skill practices.
CPR & First Aid
American Red Cross Adult First Aid and CPR. Students receive a wallet card good for two years as well as a link to the Red Cross on-line confirmation
Nurse Delegation
Participants should review the text book several days prior to class. Texts can be mailed or picked up at the training facility.
Dementia Level One
One day class meets DSHS requirements for caregivers and managers. Students receive 8 hrs continuing education upon completion.
Mental Health Level One
One day class meets DSHS requirements for caregivers and managers. Students receive 8 hrs continuing education upon completion.
Special Focus on Diabetes
Half day class meets DSHS requirements. Students receive 3 hours continuing education upon completion.
Bridge your HCA to CNA
How long will it take
Class meets three days over one week. State testing is offered monthly
What does it cost
Application fee is $50. Tuition and books are $455. Other costs to consider include state license fees, state testing fees, supplies.
How do I get started
There are two ways: One is to come to an Info Session. You'll get an application, go over costs and financial assistance, talk about the clinical day and meet with instructors.
Another way to get started is to go through the on-line version of the Info Session, then use the shopping cart to pay tuition and register for class.
What's the class and clinical schedule like
You will do 8 hours in the classroom, 12 hours in the skill lab and four hours at our clinical site.
What about the state test
A Pearson Vue elevator comes to Care Plus once a month. The cost for the test is $124, you'll pay this using your Pearson Vue account. We'll help you get this set up.