Certified Nursing Assistant Program
What is a CNA & what do they do?
Nursing Assistants
Nursing assistants provide patient and resident care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. They assist with admitting and discharging patients and residents; make observations about patients' and residents' physical and mental status; measure vital signs, weight and height; and promote psychological comfort. Nursing assistant functions and responsibilities are directed by the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) and state laws.
Get more information: Catalog: Certified Nursing Assistant, Skills Certificate
Our Core Values
Caring
Provide an environment of kindness and compassion that recognizes and supports cultural sensitivity.
Communication
Create an environment that supports shared decision-making, cohesiveness, collaboration and teamwork through active listening.
Competence
A shared commitment to provide a safe environment that strives for excellence, high expectations, productivity, nursing assistant knowledge / academic excellence, and is goal oriented.
Creativity
Use critical thinking to explore innovative ways to positively impact nursing assistant care.
Professionalism
An environment that is mutually responsive to lifelong learning, collegiality, accountability, and patient advocacy.
Or see embedded video here, https://www.tmcc.edu/certified-nursing-assistant.
What it takes to be a CNA
Completing the TMCC Certified Nursing Assistant Program will prepare you to assist the professional nurse in direct client care or build on skills needed for other health programs.
Apply for the CNA Program
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Complete Required Program Interest Form
Complete and submit this online program interest form below that directly informs our department about your intent to apply.
This step must be completed to be considered for selection!
APPLICATION CURRENTLY CLOSED.
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Application & Selection
We are accepting applications for the Fall CNA Class! Click apply now to fill out the interest form and application.
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Requirements After Selection
Background Check
Good for 1 year; cost: $51.50
Fully reimbursed upon certification completion.
Drug Screen and Immunizations
Good for 1 year; cost: $55
Fully reimbursed upon certification completion.
Apply to TMCC
Insurance, CPR Card
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Insurance: You will need to provide proof of your Major Medical Insurance Coverage for the class term.
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CPR Card: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Background Checks and Drug Screening
Background checks and drug screens are a requirement of clinical rotations.
If a student declines, or if the background or drug screen is unsatisfactory to the facility, the student will not be permitted to participate in the clinical portion of the program. Students are admitted to each course, subject to the results of the background check and drug screen, and acceptance at the clinical site.
TMCC is not responsible for obtaining background checks or drug screens and will not receive the results of any investigations.
Current students are advised that they will be withdrawn from the program if clinical requirements are not met for any reason.
Transportation Needs
Access to bus passes will be offered through TMMCC and Washoe County School District if needed.
More information will be provided in selection process.
Immunizations
COVID-19 Immunization
Completed series of either two Pfizer, two Moderna, or one Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
TB Screening
Evidence of a negative TB status can be provided one of the following ways:
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Option 1: QuantiFERON Gold blood titer test results (negative results).
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Option 2: Two TB skin tests are required (one test and then a second in 7-14 days), unless annual skin tests have been performed.
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Option 3: If TB skin test is known to be positive, a current negative chest x-ray is required (good for 5 years). A yearly questionnaire will be performed thereafter
Measles, Mumps and Rubella Immunity
One MMR immunization plus a booster is required if you were born after 1957. Proof of immunity by blood titer will suffice but must be for all three diseases.
Hepatitis B Series
The series of 3 immunizations, 1 initially. A second should be given within 1 month, and the third in 6 months is recommended. Evidence of immunity is acceptable.
Diphtheria/Tetanus Immunization with Pertussis Booster
The injection must have been received within the past 10 years.
Varicella
Two doses of varicella vaccine, 4 weeks or more apart, or a positive titer.
Influenza Vaccination
Required in flu season (typically October–March).
CPR
A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card, sponsored by the American Heart Association. This is generally valid for two years and must be renewed if expiration occurs prior to the end of clinical experience. Note: online courses are accepted in conjunction with hands-on skills.