Nurse Assistant Training

National Capital Region
Alexandria, VA

NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This Nurse Assistant Training program, offered by the American Red Cross, meets and exceeds Federal and State training requirements. The four-week course is 120 hours and includes 40 hours of clinical experience in a medical unit.  The class size is small, only 10 students to allow for extra mentoring from the RN Instructors. The program places a high emphasis on learning excellent communications skills and the Art of Caregiving to provide compassionate care for people in the health care system. Through lecture, DVDs, role-playing, and laboratory practice, students learn procedural skills such as vital signs, bathing, dressing and positioning. The classroom is equipped with hospital beds and medical equipment to practice skills prior to the clinical rotation. On graduation, students are eligible to take the Virginia State CNA exam.

COURSE INFORMATION

Day Course

Class meets Tuesday thru Friday - 3 weeks - 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clinical rotation Monday thru Friday - one week - 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Evening/Weekend Course

Class meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday - 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Clinical rotation Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday - 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

American Red Cross                                                                   
123 N. Alfred Street                                                                        
Alexandria, VA 22314                                                                            
Infoalexandria@redcrossnca.org                                                               
Call: 703 -299- 2506                                                                   

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Course requirements: 

- At least 17 years of age
- Pass RAI 8th grade reading test with a score of 80%
- Negative Tuberculosis (PPD or Chest X-ray) prior to registration
- Negative drug screen test prior to registration
- Cleared background check

Note: The lab/clinical sessions require strenuous activity (lifting). If you have any conditions that could affect your ability to participate, including pregnancy or a injury, you must provide written permission from your physician before the class begins.

(reading test is available). 

Students may register with cash, check or credit card.
Orientation and Registration sessions held twice a month.

Program Course fee: $1,250

- Academic Course Fee
- Text Books
- Stethoscope & Blood Pressure Equipment
- Background Check
- Red Cross Photo Badge


Additional requirements that are the Student’s responsibility:

- Tuberculosis PPD Testing or chest xray
- Drug Screen
- Uniform for clinical week:
• Red Collared shirt
• White pants
• White shoes
• Watch with second hand
• Pen with black ink
- Certified Nurse Aide State Exam Fee on graduation - $94

+Program Benefits

bus and Metro acessable location
Hands-on real life experience
Friendly Instructors
Finish in weeks not months
Smalll class size
Classes offered monthly

CONTACT US:
American Red Cross in the National Capital Region
703-299-2506

Or
send your contact information to:  infoalexandria@redcrossnca.org


Nurse

Elizabeth Chiolan
Total Solutions Healthcare
Trevose, PA

“I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how pleased we are with the Certified Nurse Assistants for whom we have been providing temporary assignments at local nursing homes. We knew that the Red Cross curriculum
provided these individuals with exceptional clinical training, but we are pleased to let you know that the individuals who graduated from the Red Cross possess the professionalism, dedication and reliability that are not always found in our other independent contractors. The graduates
from the Red Cross training
program are definitely a cut above the industry standard.”