Make a Difference!
As the U.S. population continues to age, there is a growing need for those who are committed to the care of the elderly. The Austin Community College Certified Nurse Aide program has been created to help meet this pressing need. We are committed to educating entry-level nursing assistants by helping them achieve the level of knowledge, skills and abilities required to provide the basic care required by residents of long-term care facilities.
In addition to long-term care, CNA's are also hired at hospitals, home care settings, hospice, and is a pre-requisite to other healthcare programs such as nursing and sonography.
About the Program
This program covers a range of important skills including residents' rights, communication, observation, reporting, and assisting residents by helping them maintain basic comfort and safety. There is a strong emphasis on helping program participants learn to become an important member of the total health care team.
Program highlights include:
- 8 weeks / 126 course hours
- One primary course (78 Classroom Hours)
- Clinical sessions providing direct patient care (48 Clinical Hours)
Application Timelines
The program application will only be available during the following designated open application periods:
- Fall Semester: May 15th to June 15th
- Spring Semester: October 15th to November 15th
- Summer Semester: February 15th to March 15th
Note: Students must be proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking), and have a clean criminal record.
Register for Courses
Follow this tutorial to select courses, build your schedule, and register for CE courses.
