CNA Programs Near Stockbridge, Georgia

Certified nursing assistants (CNA) assist registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians and other clinical health care providers by reading and recording basic medical markers such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing capacity, etc. They also perform basic patient care activities such as helping patients to get out of bed and providing water, ice or food to patients. CNA candidates must complete an approved training program before taking a certification exam. Upon passing, candidates are eligible for employment in hospitals, hospice facilities, long-term care facilities and assisted living residences. There are several training programs in the Stockbridge, Georgia area.
  1. Center for Progressive Training

    • The Center for Progressive Training (CPT) in Riverdale is a private school specializing in nurse training. CPT's Certified Nurse Assistant program takes approximately a month to complete. It offers training in skills such as monitoring vital signs, taking temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings and providing patient bedside care. Students learn basic medical terminology. They also learn to recognize and respond to emergency situations.

      Center for Progressive Training, Inc.
      1805 Highway 138 SW
      Riverdale, Georgia 30296
      770-996-0637
      centerforprogress.com

    Patient Care Techniques

    • Patient Care Techniques is a private school in Jonesboro that specializes in training certified nurse assistants. Opened in 1992, the school offers a three-week program including classes in medical terminology, patient care and monitoring vital signs. The school accepts cash only.

      Patient Care Techniques
      124 South Main Street, Suite 2B
      Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
      678-772-2399

    McDonough Health Careers Institute

    • McDonough Health Careers Institute, LLC is a private school offering numerous health care education programs, including the Certified Nurse Assistant Program. The school offers both day and evening classes. Coursework prepares students to interact with patients, behave professionally in a medical environment and to monitor indicators such as temperature and blood pressure. This school accepts student loans and offers payment plans.

      McDonough Health Careers Institute, LLC.
      103 Jonesboro Road
      McDonough, Georgia 30253
      678-432-4933
      mcdonoughhealthcarecareers.com

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