Certified Nurses Aid

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About the Course

Bitterroot College Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program is a Workforce Training program which does not require college admission.

16 to 18 years of age (high school or home school student)

Public or state-accredited private high school student: Recommendation letter from high school counselor or appropriate academic administrator

Home school student: Qualifying TABE scores and interview with CNA Program Coordinator – to schedule an interview call (406) 375-0100

18 years of age or over

High school diploma, high school equivalency diploma (GED or HiSET), OR qualifying Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores

$1,790 ^{Connect with the contact listed below to access financial resources to help pay for this course.}

Cost of Course

In-Person

Course Location

$35,960

Starting Salary Estimate

Open Enrollment

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About The Course

Learning Objectives

This program teaches students the information and skills needed to work as nurse aides in a variety of health care venues including long-term, home health care, hospice care, and acute care settings. Program prepares students to take the Montana Certified Nurse Aide licensing exam. Bitterroot College Certified Nurse Aide program provides 54 hours of classroom (didactic) instruction and 48 hours of clinical experience.

Expected Career/Learning Outcomes

Career outcomes for a student who takes this course include positions as a certified nurse aide (CNA) in various healthcare settings such as long-term care facilities, home health care, hospice care, and acute care environments. Students will be prepared to take the Montana Certified Nurse Aide licensing exam, enabling them to work in roles that involve direct patient care and support under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

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Danyell Wolff, 406-375-0100

danyell.wolff@mso.umt.edu

Bitterroot College 103 S. 9th St. Hamilton, MT. 59840

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