Anyone who would like to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), in New York State, must attend and graduate from a school that is licensed by both the NYS Education Department and the NYS Department of Health. Access Careers is also Accredited Nationally by COE. We run an excellent and recognized 125 hour CNA program. CNAs work in various healthcare facilities including hospitals, nursing homes and extended care facilities. CNAs have to perform various duties depending on the facility they work. Regardless of where you work, many of the responsibilities will be the same.