About
Harborview School’s CNA Class - Certified Nursing Assistant Program & Testing in West Haven, Connecticut trains nursing assistants to provide basic care, support daily activities, take vital signs, and assist patients in healthcare settings. The program prepares graduates for the State Nurse Aid Exam Competency Test to be a Certified Nurse Assistant. Training combines classroom theory, lectures, hands-on demonstrations, laboratory practice, and clinical training in a healthcare facility. The page gives conflicting course lengths, stating both four to eight weeks and six weeks plus one week of clinical training, so no duration is published here. Admission requirements include attendance at a local orientation information session, passing a criminal background check before clinicals, and completing a physical examination and tuberculosis test before class.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: State Nurse Aid Exam Competency Test to be a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Organization
Harborview School Of Phlebotomy
Harborview School is a healthcare training institution in West Haven, Connecticut. It prepares students for work in Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy roles. Instruction combines theoretical foundations with hands-on practice in labs, simulated hospital rooms, and interactive learning centers designed to reflect clinical environments. Training addresses settings such as laboratories, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, and hospitals, with an emphasis on patient care, clinical readiness, and instructor support. The CNA program includes EKG training and supervised clinical experience, while the Patient Care Technician program combines phlebotomy and CNA coursework. The school also describes preparation for certification examinations, including the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential and the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant examination.