Start Your Journey Toward a Meaningful Healthcare Career
A single decision can change your future—and becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is the first step toward a rewarding career dedicated to helping others.
At SkillsUp Healthcare Institute, we believe every student has the potential to succeed. Whether you’re starting your first career, looking for a fresh beginning, or pursuing your dream of becoming a nurse, our CNA program provides the education, hands-on training, and personal support you need to achieve your goals.
As a CNA, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day while building valuable healthcare experience that can open doors to careers in nursing and other healthcare professions. With experienced instructors, small class sizes, and a supportive learning environment, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to excel in the classroom, during clinical training, and on the New Jersey Nurse Aide Competency Examination.
Becoming A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides daily basic care for patients in providing both physical and emotional support for patients in the Long-term care setting.
CNAs must be able to provide personal assistance to individuals who are unable to care for themselves and help regain and maintain daily functions.
CNA Requirements
To be certified as a nursing assistant, the student must successfully complete the New Jersey curriculum for Nurse Aide in Long Term Care Facilities Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
The Certified Nurse Aide course is comprised of 90 hours: 50 instructional (classroom) hours and 40 clinical hours.
Skills You Will Learn
Introduction
You will learn about compassionate care and treatment for vulnerable communities. The instructor will demonstrate skills in classroom setting, and work in compliance with NJ testing requirements.
Advanced Skills
Be able to Introduce yourself professionally, showing dignity and respect when greeting and assisting aid through verbal, written and physical contacts with residents.
Becoming Certified
You will be reading the required textbook and complete the weekly workbook assignment. You will be given weekly quizzes, vocabulary reinforcement and practice skills and exhibit knowledge learned in a real life clinical setting.
Admission Requirements
- At least 17 years of age
- Must be able to speak and read English
- Valid Identification card (driver’s license, state ID, or Passport)
- Social Security card
- Criminal Background check
- Fingerprint
- QuanteFeron blood draw
- Flu vaccine (seasonal)
- Medical clearance
Why Choose SkillsUp?
- Experienced RN Instructors
- Small Class Sizes
- Day & Evening Options
- Job Placement Assistance
- Convenient South Jersey Location
- A welcoming learning environment where your success matters
Seats are limited and are secured on a first come basis.
Payment plan & Afterpay available.
Student Expectations
Time Management
Demonstrate reliability by arriving at class and clinical assignment, at the appropriate assigned time and place.
Classroom Etiquette
Come prepared for each day, well groomed, and wearing approved scrubs.
Complete required reading materials and engage in weekly classroom and clinical discussions.
Attendance
Students are expected to complete all hours in-person.
Refer to the SUHC catalog for attendance policy.
Start Your Healthcare Career Journey
Your future starts with one step. Take that step today, and let SkillsUp Healthcare Institute help you build a career you’ll be proud of. Reach out to us today to learn more about our healthcare training programs and enrollment opportunities.
