Winder CNA Training’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) · Oconee Campus in Watkinsville, Georgia, trains students in basic nursing principles, patient care techniques, infection control procedures, and vital signs monitoring. The program prepares students for the Georgia Nurse Aide Competency Exam administered by Credentia, which must be passed for listing on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry. It combines self-paced online coursework with required in-person laboratory and clinical skills training and runs across four weekends. Admission requires applicants to be at least 15 years old. A background check and drug test must be completed before class, and clinical participation requires an up-to-date TB test, flu vaccination, and COVID-19 vaccination when requested by the clinical partner.
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Winder CNA Training is a healthcare training school with its Oconee Campus in Watkinsville, Georgia. The institution prepares students for Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Home Health Aide, Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy roles. Many courses combine online lessons with hands-on practice, while day, evening, and weekend options support varied schedules. Program availability can vary by cohort. Winder CNA Training also operates as an authorized training provider and test site for state and national agencies, with authorizations identified for DCH, NHA, and NCCT. Its offerings include healthcare career courses as well as testing services and professional training. The school additionally provides workforce funding information and payment-plan options for eligible students, although eligibility and coverage decisions may be made by outside funding offices.