Program Overview
The FSCJ Continuing Workforce Education Nursing Assistant (CNA) Workforce Certificate program prepares you to start a rewarding career as a nursing assistant. Through the use of live instructor and hands-on training, you will receive the necessary skills to start a career in the nursing profession and sit for the Florida Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification exam.
FSCJ now offers both classroom & online Hybrid program offerings! See below for scheduled class dates.
This 5-week course trains students in the overall concept of being a nursing assistant. The content addressed in this course prepares you to work with people of various ages and cultures and establishes a foundation of basic skills that extends the student's understanding of their role in healthcare. The course includes interactive activities, simulated laboratory experiences, and hands-on experience in a designated clinical setting. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to sit for the Florida Board of Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam.
Important Notes:
Course Availability: Classes are available during the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.
Deadline Information: You can find the deadline dates for each class on your student schedule, accessible by logging into your MyFSCJ Student Center.
Enrollment Policy: Please be aware that this class might be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
Required Materials:
Online Course Materials (eBook & Course Software): Students are only required to purchase a Cengage Unlimited subscription for this course. You can purchase the Cengage Unlimited (4 months) subscription (with MindTap and WebAssign) through Cengage here.
Scrubs: One pair Navy-Blue scrubs.
Optional Materials:
CNA Textbook: Cengage Unlimited Subscription
Class Materials: Stethoscope, Blood Pressure Cuff, Two Hand Wrist Watch.
Florida Board of Nursing CNA Exam Requirements:
- U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED®
- Undergo a Background & Drug Screening Check
Financial Assistance Programs:
**Helps identify financial aid resources and may provide partial funding for eligible candidates.
Lutheran Services (International Students/Refugees Only): (904) 730-8263
FSCJ Payment Plans:
FSCJ Tuition Installment Plans (TIPS)
FSCJ Installment Payments (Student Account): Upon registration for the program students are allowed to submit installment payments of any amount up to 48 hours before the start of the class (NOTE: Total course must be paid 48 hours before the start of class)
Registration:
To register for this course, you will need to apply by selecting the Continuing Education Courses (CWE) option.
To register, log on to my.fscj.edu, visit the Student Center, and select the “Manage Classes and Books” tile. Click “Class Search and Enroll,” select the correct term, and then search for the class you need.
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Available Classes
Review available sections and choose the term that works best for your schedule.
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Register for Florida State College at Jacksonville's Nursing Assistant – CNA (W.C.) program today.