About
Life Care’s CNA Program in Marrero, Louisiana, trains Certified Nursing Assistants to provide basic patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home-health settings, and prepares them for the CNA certification exam. The in-person program runs for three weeks, with two weeks of classroom instruction and one week of hands-on clinical training, totaling at least 80 hours. Training Verification Form completion is required before taking the CNA certification exam. Admission requires applicants to be over age 16; applicants who are 16 must have parental approval. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States, complete a background check, and provide a TB skin test conducted within one year.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: CNA certification exam
Organization
Life Care
Life Care is an educational center located in Louisiana offering a variety of programs taught by its director, Myla Rose Reyes. Its most popular program is the Certified Nursing Assistant certification, which provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a nursing career. Life Care also offers topics such as health and nutrition, communication, and customer service, among other courses designed to meet the needs of its students.