About
Valley Medical Institute’s Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA) program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, prepares students to work as nursing assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. Training covers nursing assistant skills, patient safety, resident care, infection control, vital signs, patient mobility, and clinical procedures. The program is delivered in person through classroom theory and hands-on clinical training, with a primary daytime schedule lasting four weeks; evening and Saturday schedules run longer. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and to hold a high school diploma or GED or pass the VMI entrance exam. Applicants also need a physical exam, evidence of a negative tuberculin test or chest X-ray, freedom from communicable diseases, and English proficiency.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: Monthly start dates
- Leads to: Nursing assistant work
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Valley Medical Institute
Valley Medical Institute
Valley Medical Institute, headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, US, is a wellness and fitness services provider focused on medical and dental career training. It offers programs such as Certified Nurse’s Aide and Dental Assistant, along with refresher courses. The institute employs a unique teaching approach that blends classroom learning with practical hands-on experience and role-playing of real-life scenarios, including externships, to enhance students' earning potential and prepare them for multi-skilled careers. They also accommodate students' schedules by offering flexible course times.
Highlights:
- Offers a unique blend of classroom learning and real work experience with externships
- Focuses on enhancing earning potential through practical training
- Provides flexible scheduling to accommodate students' real-life commitments
- Emphasizes hands-on training and practical experience in its phlebotomy program
- Curriculum includes in-depth knowledge of human anatomy, particularly the circulatory system