About
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in just six weeks at Drake State. CNAs care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the supervision of physicians, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses. Our CNA training course fulfills the OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation ACT) requirements for training of long-term care nursing assistants in preparation for certification through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the long-term care nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations and clinical skills. The course will be offered in six-week intervals with virtual and in-person components.
Organization
Drake State Technical College
Drake State Community and Technical College
Located in Huntsville, AL, Drake State Community and Technical College is a public two-year higher education institution offering diverse certificate and associate degree programs with specialized training. It provides dozens of career pathways, affordable tuition, and financial aid options within a student-centered environment. The college emphasizes affordability and career readiness, offering flexible technical and university-transfer degrees, industry certifications, adult and continuing education, and customized skills training to support and enhance the North Alabama community.
Highlights:
- Student-centered community college
- Diverse certificate and associate degree programs
- Strong industry partnerships
- Focus on affordability and career readiness
- Supported by significant grants ($1.5 million Strengthening Community Colleges, $1.75 million Leidos donation)
- Provides specialized hands-on training programs like phlebotomy
- Actively engages with the community through workforce development and support initiatives