What is a CNA?
Looking for a career in the medical field? A Certificed Nursing Assistant (CNA) career offers many opportunities! The CNA role is a great stepping stone to other healthcare professions.
CNAs are often with a patient more than other nurses and doctors, so they often understand patient behaviors and health statuses. Because CNAs are often the first to notice a patient's physical or emotional changes, their work is vital to patient wellbeing and the collaboration between other healthcare professionals. They are often referred to as the eyse and ears of healthcare. CNAs also perform a variety of tasks that help patients with their daily living activities. Without CNAs, nurses and doctors could no do their jobs.
CNA
- CNA classes are held on both campuses and are offered in BRTC's Career and Technical Centers to high school students.
- CNA classes at BRTC campuses are held in 5- and 8-week sessions.
- Upon acceptance into the program, you will be required to complete a Criminal Background Check and a Child and Adult Maltreatment Check. NOTE: A positive criminal background check may prevent you from being able to attend clinical and, therefore, prevent you from being able to meet the program requirements.
- Allied Health program students will take a drug screen while in the program. A positive result will result in a dismissal from the program.
Pocahontas Schedules
Paragould Campus
A.A.S., A.A., Black River Technical College; B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Clay, Dana
P.N., Black River Technical College; A.A.S.N., Arkansas State University- Mountain Home
Ellis, Andrea
A.A.S, A.A., Black River Technical College; B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
