Become a Licensed Nursing Assistant and help patients with health care needs, and care for people who are ill or recovering from surgery or disease. As part of a healthcare team, duties may include assisted daily living skills, bedside care, preparing patients for procedures, and performing tasks within the scope of practice.
Eligibility
- Grade 12
- Eligible for high school graduation within the same school year of JTED program completion
- Complete Star Reading/Math assessments
- Minimum Reading Score = 1045
- Minimum Math Score = 1046
- Star scores are relative to national norms and may change from year to year. Listed required minimum scores are for the incoming 2025-26 class.
- Prerequisite course with a B or better or minimum 2.0 home high school cumulative GPA
- Prerequisite course options: Healthcare Foundations, Sports Medicine, Anatomy/Physiology, Social/Mental Health Tech, Health & Medical Careers or EMS
- Completion of JTED Advanced Healthcare Pathway Application
Other Requirements
- Be able to obtain fingerprint clearance card, pass industry required drug testing, and background checks
- For clinicals, externships, certifications, and licenses provide social security number
- U.S. government issued Photo ID
- Pre-participation health screening
- Must hold current Basic Life Support CPR Certification before start of class
- Current Immunization Records required for certifications, clinicals, and internships
- Hepatitis B, Current year two-step TB test, Varicella, MMR, polio, Tdap, current year flu, and complete COVID vaccines
- Provide own transportation to off site clinicals
Number of Years to Complete this Program
1 year to complete
Things to Consider
- You must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
- You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Strong communication skills and compassion for people are necessary.
- You must have the ability to complete medical tasks like using needles and syringes.
- You must have the ability to safely handle urine, feces, saliva, blood, and other body fluids.
- Attendance is extremely important! Students with more than 24 hours of absences over the course of the year will not be allowed to sit for certification.
- You will act as a patient and a CNA in this program while learning skills. This means that you will have skills performed on you as well as you being the one to practice the skills.
Direct Employment
- Licensed Nursing Assistant
- Direct Caregiver
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Registered Nurse
- Physician
- Patient Care Technician
- Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Practice RN
Future Healthcare Heroes!
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday 4:45 to 7:30 p.m.
JTED @ Camino Seco
8727 E. 22nd St.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday 4:45 to 7:30 p.m.
JTED @ Master Pieces
2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.
Schedule Availability
- Monday through Thursday 1:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday through Thursday 4:45 to 7:30 p.m.
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
- Semester 1: Scope of Practice, Infection control, Legal/Ethical, skill practicum; use of gait belt, wheelchair, gowning/gloving, blood pressure, clinical simulations: application of coursework and skills in a simulated patient room.
- Semester 2: Anatomy & Physiology, Emergency Care, End of Life Care, Clinicals; Performing patient care in a healthcare facility, and certification testing.
- Participate in HOSA – Future Health Professionals as your CTSO to learn about health career options and more.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Mandatory Clinicals:
- 1 day/week (Tuesday or Thursday) from 3 – 8 p.m. and 2 Saturdays from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (January – March)
- Mandatory Clinicals:
- Certified Caregiver
- First Aid
- ServSafe Food Handler
Work Based Learning Requirements
40 Hours of Clinicals
Credits
3/Year
Instructors
- Ann Marie Lee, RN
- Lisa Best, RN
- Rochelle Leitschuck, RN, MSN
- Theresa Ketchum, RN
Program Manager
Beth Francis, RN, MS
More Information
Supplies
- Wrist watch with a second hand (no smart or digital watches)
- Closed-toe athletic shoes
- Stethoscope
- Blood pressure cuff
Uniform
- Two sets JTED grape scrubs
- JTED black scrub jacket
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Algebra II
- Anatomy & Physiology
- English
CTE Classes
- Emergency Medical Services
- Home Health Aide
- Health Care Foundations
