About
This 90-hour course (74 hours of classroom/lab time and 16 hours of clinicals) provides the required training by the State of Arkansas for state certification of nursing assistants. Students are prepared to work as a CNA, and are trained in basic nursing assistant procedures including, but not limited to: infection prevention and control, residents’ rights, transferring and positioning techniques, and obtaining vital signs.
Organization
Petra College
Petra College in Hammond, LA offers a variety of educational programs, including the Certified Nursing Assistant certification. The college is led by the experienced director, Regina Showers-Gordon, who has worked in the education field for many years. Petra College is committed to providing quality education and resources to its students, helping them to reach their academic and career goals.