The Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville (TTCK) offers both day and evening courses to accommodate students in the nursing assistant program. Prior to certification, students are required to complete additional clinical training, which includes 18 hours for the day class and 24 hours for the evening class. After successfully completing the program, students can register for the test administered by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and Tennessee Board of Regents for state certification.
Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
1100 Liberty St.
Knoxville, TN 37919
865-546-5567
ttcknoxville.edu
The American Red Cross (ARC) is a not-for-profit organization that has been in the nursing industry for over 100 years. The organization offers both day and evening courses for the nursing assistant program, which is accredited by the THEC. The program offered by ARC is compiled into a five-week period and is a combination of class and clinical requirements. After graduating from the program, students can test for certification through the THEC.
American Red Cross
1610 East Magnolia Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-584-2999
knoxarc.org
The Goodwill Industries, located in Knoxville offers a 126-hour nursing assistant program, with additional clinical requirements that do not exceed 150 hours. The program is available during day and evening hours. Goodwill Industries was approved by the THEC as a post-secondary educational institute to offer the nursing assistant program. After successfully completing the course, the student can take the Tennessee States Nurse's Aid Training (NAT) exam for certification.
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville
P.O. Box 11066
Knoxville, TN 37939
865-588-8567
gwiktn.org