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

2024 - Upcoming Class Dates 

ALL required paperwork and payment are due by the Orientation date.

•  Dayshift course: July 15 - August 21,  7am-2:30pm
  Clinicals: Fairmount Home
  - Orientation Date: July 10 at 2:30 pm
  Location: Listrak Building,  100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
  
  
• 2nd Shift course: July 15-August 21,  3:00pm-11:00pm
  Clinicals: TBD
  - Orientation Date: July 10 at 2:30 pm
  Location: Listrak Building,  100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
  
  
• Dayshift course: August 26 - October 4,  7am-2:30pm
  Clinicals: Pleasant View Communities
  - Orientation Date: August 14 at 2:30 pm
  Location: Listrak Building,  100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
  
  
• 2nd Shift course: September 9 -October 16,  3:00pm-11:00pm
  Clinicals: TBD
  - Orientation Date: August 28 at 2:30 pm
  Location: Listrak Building,  100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
  
  
• Dayshift course: October 9 - November 15,  7am-2:30pm
  Clinicals: Landis Homes 
  - Orientation Date: September 25 at 2:30 pm
  Location: Listrak Building,  100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
  
  
• 2nd Shift course: October 28 - December 9,  3:00pm-11:00pm
  Clinicals: TBD
  - Orientation Date: October 16 at 2:30 pm
  Location: Listrak Building,  100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
  

Location

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.