CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
CNAs are essential healthcare team members, performing many primary nursing duties under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN). In an entry-level nursing position, nursing assistants must complete an approved Nurse Aide Training Program and pass their state certification exam before beginning work in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals. Completing this course prepares you to take the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Competency Exam to enroll in the Nurse Aide Registry for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You will also receive a certificate of completion from EMU.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on care to residents as written on the Resident Service Plan and Support Plan.
- Observes and report all pertinent information, including vital signs, abnormal conditions, and changes from previous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
- Responds to resident call bells and alarms and support the residents within their scope of practice.
- Keeps assignments, routines, and support plans up-to-date.
- Assists residents with dining and tray delivery and offers nourishments/liquids to residents at mealtime, between meals, and when needed.
- Maintains resident rooms, support centers, and living rooms neat and orderly.
- Uses equipment properly, keeping it clean and in the proper place.
- Has and maintains current CPR certification.
- Maintains First Aid Certification
2025 - Upcoming Day Shift Class Dates
ALL required paperwork and payment are due by the Orientation date.
Dates: January 13 - February 19. Clinicals at Pleasant View Communities, Manheim, PA
Orientation Date: Monday, January 6 at 1:00 pm.
Dates: February 24- April 2. Clinicals at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, PA
Orientation Date: To be announced (TBA)
Dates: April 7 - May 16. Clinicals at Landis Homes, Lititz, PA
Orientation Date: To be announced (TBA)
Dates: May 28 - July 7. Clinicals at Tandem Living, Lancaster, PA
Orientation Date: To be announced (TBA)
Location
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) Lancaster
Located within the Listrak Building
100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
EMU at Lancaster to relocate to new state-of-the-art building on July 1. You can read
more about it here.
Program Length
Six weeks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
* Day Shift - classroom instruction three days a week:
Weeks 1-3: 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Weeks 4-6: 6:30 am-2:30 pm
Second Shift - classroom instruction three days a week:
Weeks 1-3: 3:00 pm-10:30 pm
Weeks 4-6: 3:00 pm-11:00 pm
Cost
$1500*, with textbooks included. *Students must purchase solid blue scrubs for labs and clinicals.
Training to become a CNA includes:
- Job readiness
- Clinical training
We currently have agreements with the following long-term facilities below to provide clinical training. For more information about the program please complete our inquiry form.
