Located in Portland, Maine, Portland Arts and Technology High School offers a two-year program accredited by Maine's Board of Nursing. It includes education in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, medical terminology and basic nursing skills. Students gain practical knowledge by taking part in clinical rotations and research projects. After completing this program, students are eligible to take Maine's CNA licensing exam.
Portland Arts and Technology High School
196 Allen Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
207-874-8165
paths.mainecte.org
LA Vocational Institute in Los Angeles offers an eight-week, 160-hour CNA program accredited by California's Board of Nursing. The program offers classroom instruction and clinical rotations Monday through Friday during the day. Experienced registered nurses teach the classes and supervise students in clinical settings where students can practice what they've learned in class.
LA Vocational Institute
3540 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 410
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213-480-4882
lavocational.com
The Waterbury Adult Continuing Education division in Waterbury, Connecticut, offers a CNA training program accredited by Connecticut's Board of Nursing. The program, which is taught by RNs, consists of 75 hours in the classroom and 60 hours of hands-on instruction at clinical sites, including hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. During the school year, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings are spent in the classroom and Saturdays are spent at clinical sites. In summer, the program meets Mondays through Thursdays during the day.
Waterbury Public Schools Adult Education Learning Center
28 E. Clay St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
203-574-8038
waterbury.k12.ct.us