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Program Length & Schedule
Program Length
120 hours / 1–2 months
• Didactic: 60 hrs
• Lab: 20 hrs
• Clinicals: 40 hrs
Class Schedule
8–9 weeks
Mon, Wed, Fri
5 pm – 10 pm
In-person, instructor-led
Clinicals: MWF @ LTC facility
Location
East Valley Nurse Academy
2815 S Alma School Rd Ste 108
Mesa, AZ 85210
Course Curriculum
1
Core Nursing Foundations
In this foundational module, you’ll gain essential knowledge and professional instincts needed to excel as a nursing assistant. You will:
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Understand different healthcare settings and your role within the care team
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Learn legal, ethical, and communication standards in diverse environments
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Master infection control, safe body mechanics, emergency response, and cultural sensitivity
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Grasp human needs and development across the lifespan
2
Daily Care & Body Systems
This block immerses you in hands-on skills and body system health:
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Learn anatomy basics and posture, transfers, and ambulation
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Perform routine resident care: personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, and maintaining safe environments
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Gain practical experience in admissions, transfers, and managing common health needs
3
Conditions & Career Readiness
Prepare for real-world, specialized care and your career growth:
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Identify and manage common acute, chronic, cognitive, and mental health conditions
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Provide specialized care for dementia, end-of-life scenarios, and rehabilitation needs
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Develop professional well-being skills: self-care, career navigation, and resilience in caregiving roles
Next Cohort Info
📅 September 2025 CNA Cohort
• Enrollment: July 21 – Sept 8
• Lecture & Skills Lab: Sept 22 – Oct 27
• Clinicals: Oct 29 – Nov 14
• Final Exam: Nov 17
Payment options
One Time payment:
$1,100 due two weeks prior to classes
Installment A
$300 one week prior, then $200/week for 4 weeks
Installment B:
$200 first week, then $150/week for 6 weeks