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OREGON STATE BOARD OF NURSING–APPROVED
In-Person Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
Start your healthcare career with NW Care Academy's four-week, in-person Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program. Learn directly from experienced nursing instructors through classroom education, hands-on skills labs, and supervised clinical experience. Build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to provide safe, compassionate care in healthcare settings.
Class Schedule & Start Dates
In-Person CNA Class Schedule
Our four-week CNA program combines classroom instruction, practical skills training, and supervised clinical experience to prepare students for the responsibilities of a nursing assistant.
Program Length: Four weeks
Class Days: Monday through Friday
Classroom & Skills Labs: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Clinical Training: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Next Class: Date to be announced
BUILD THE SKILLS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
About the Program
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is an opportunity to begin a rewarding career helping others. At NW Care Academy, students receive practical, nurse-led training focused on the everyday responsibilities of providing quality patient care.
Throughout the program, students learn essential nursing assistant skills, including personal hygiene and daily living assistance, infection prevention, measuring vital signs, safe patient mobility, effective communication, and workplace safety.
Hands-on skills labs allow students to practice what they learn in the classroom, while supervised clinical training provides experience in a real healthcare environment.
Whether you're beginning your healthcare career or exploring a new professional path, our in-person CNA program provides a strong foundation for your next step.
In-Person CNA Program FAQs
How long does it take to complete the in-person CNA program?
NW Care Academy's in-person Certified Nursing Assistant program takes four weeks to complete. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday and include classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and supervised clinical training. Students gain practical experience while learning the essential skills required of nursing assistants.
What will I learn during CNA training?
Students learn essential patient care skills, including measuring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, helping patients move safely, preventing infections, communicating with patients and healthcare teams, and maintaining a safe care environment. Training combines classroom education with hands-on practice and supervised clinical experience.
Is NW Care Academy's CNA program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing?
Yes. NW Care Academy's in-person nursing assistant training program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The program includes nurse-led classroom instruction, hands-on skills development, and supervised clinical training to help students prepare for the next steps toward nursing assistant certification in Oregon.
Do I need previous healthcare experience to enroll in the CNA program?
The program is designed to help students develop foundational nursing assistant knowledge and practical skills. Students interested in beginning a healthcare career can contact NW Care Academy to learn about enrollment requirements, required supplies, and any prerequisites before applying.