About
Health Tech Associates' CNA - 75hr Basic program in West Des Moines, Iowa, trains students in the skills and supervised care experience required for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) work and leads to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate. The hybrid course combines 30 hours of self-paced online theory with 16 hours of in-person lab training at the West Des Moines Training Center and 30 hours of supervised clinical experience at a local nursing facility, completed within 21 days. Admission requires applicants to be at least 16 years old, pass a background check with no disqualifying history related to abuse or assault, complete a TB test before clinical participation, and meet flu and COVID-19 vaccination requirements or qualify for an exemption.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Next start: the first Monday of every month
- Tuition: CNA 75-Hour Course Tuition & Books: $895; COVID exemption form: $30; TB tests: $35 each, two required; scrubs: $35–$45; gait belt: $25
- Leads to: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate
- Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Health Tech Associates
Health Tech Associates is a healthcare training institution in West Des Moines, Iowa. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. The school provides hybrid healthcare certifications for students and working adults, with CNA instruction combining online study with scheduled in-person laboratory and clinical days. Its training center serves students from communities throughout Central Iowa, including the Des Moines metropolitan area. Additional offerings include Advanced CNA (PCT), Pharmacy Tech, nursing school preparation, medication management, LPN IV Certification, and RN IV Refresher courses. Health Tech Associates also provides Iowa CNA state-testing support and continuing education, giving the institution a focus on entry-level healthcare preparation, role-specific certifications, and skills development for healthcare workers.