Mountwest Community & Technical College is proud to announce the launch of its new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, designed to prepare students for rewarding entry-level health care careers in just 10 weeks.
Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with clinical sessions held during the second half of the program on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The program provides hands-on training in patient care, safety procedures and communication skills to prepare students for employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities and home health settings.
“There is huge demand for certified nursing assistants in our area, and this program will not only help fill that gap but it also gives students the opportunity to grow and advance within the health care field,” says Rebecca Shalash, instructor of allied health.
Upon successful completion of the CNA Program, students will be eligible to take the West Virginia state certification exam. Classes begin on January 27, and financial assistance is also available for those who qualify.
To learn more and to register for the class, visit mctc.edu/programs/workforce-non-credit/. For program related questions, contact Jenna Vanhoose at parker54@mctc.edu or Rebecca Shalash at finley5@mctc.edu. Limited seats are available.
