Start your career in health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant. You will be prepared to enter the workforce as a health care professional and for the state exams required for placement on the Idaho Nurse Aide registry. This is an ideal program for pre-nursing and pre-med students too. The class components include online assignments, class skills practice, and clinical experience at local healthcare facilities. The course includes a customized lab manual, professional guest speakers, Customer Service in Health Care certification, CPR certification, and a comprehensive list of employers ready to hire.
Winter/ Spring Class Schedule
| Class Number | Start Date | Days & Times | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA-06B | Nov. 23, 2024 | Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Sandpoint | |
| CNA-03 | Jan. 5, 2025 | Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Post Falls | |
| CNA-05 | Jan. 21, 2025 | Tuesdays 8 .m. to 4 p.m. |
Silver Valley | |
| CNA-07 | Jan. 25, 2025 | Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Post Falls | |
| CNA-09 | Jan. 28, 2025 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Some Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Bonners Ferry | |
| CNA-02 | Feb. 4, 2025 | Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Post Falls | |
| CNA-08 | Feb. 11, 2025 | Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
St. Maries | |
| CNA-01 | Feb. 24, 2025 | Mondays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Post Falls | |
| CNA-04 | March 13, 2025 | Thursdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Post Falls | |
| CNA-06A | April 4, 2025 | Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Sandpoint |
Clinical Requirements
- 2-Step TB test within 6 months (provided in class for Post Falls location)
- Influenza Vaccination in season (provided in class for Post Falls location)
- COVID Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption
- Optional additional health screening discussed on the first day of class
- Scrubs: Dark Grey Top and Teal Pant Scrubs for classes in Post Falls & Silver Valley purchased at Uniforms & More, Walmart, or Amazon
- Scrubs: Black Scrubs for classes in Sandpoint purchased at Walmart or Amazon
- Wristwatch (no smartwatches)
- Closed-toe shoes: Black or White
CNA Sponsorship
Many employers in our area hire non-certified nursing assistants and sponsor their registration fee for the CNA class. The following employers typically sponsor students , , , , and .
Students will complete their technical related instruction at 91社区-Workforce Training Center. These students are receiving on-the-job training with their employer and receive structured clinical education in the long-term care setting with a NIC instructor.
Related Links
Idaho CNA Procedure Lists for Testable Skills
- (please do not download to personal devices, please note that there are a couple of steps out of order in the Doffing video - a clarification box is available within the video.
