Signature Healthcare

Signature Healthcare’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program in Waukee, Iowa, prepares students for hands-on patient and resident care and the Iowa CNA competency examinations, including written and skills competency exams. The state-approved program is delivered entirely in person through classroom instruction, hands-on skills practice, and supervised clinical experience. The primary FAST Track runs for two weeks on weekdays, while a five-week evening and Saturday option is also available. Admission requires tuberculosis testing and immunization documentation, along with a background check and clinical supplies. The program includes 75 clock hours, consisting of didactic and hands-on lab instruction plus supervised clinical training in a healthcare setting.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Next start: Sept 14 - 25, 2026
• Leads to: Iowa CNA competency examinations, including written and skills competency exams

Signature Healthcare’s Phlebotomy Technician Course is offered in Waukee, Iowa. The program trains students to collect blood and other specimens for medical testing, with instruction in venipuncture, safety techniques, practical laboratory work, and phlebotomy skills. It prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician, CPT credential and national examination. The course is delivered in person and runs approximately three to twelve weeks, with weekday and Saturday class options. The program page does not state admission requirements, so no specific prerequisite is included.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Leads to: Certified Phlebotomy Technician, CPT