National Capital Region
Alexandria, VA

NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This Nurse Assistant Training program, offered by the American Red Cross, meets and exceeds Federal and State training requirements. The four-week course is 120 hours and includes 40 hours of clinical experience in a medical unit.  The class size is small, only 10 students to allow for extra mentoring from the RN Instructors. The program places a high emphasis on learning excellent communications skills and the Art of Caregiving to provide compassionate care for people in the health care system. Through lecture, DVDs, role-playing, and laboratory practice, students learn procedural skills such as vital signs, bathing, dressing and positioning. The classroom is equipped with hospital beds and medical equipment to practice skills prior to the clinical rotation. On graduation, students are eligible to take the Virginia State CNA exam.

COURSE INFORMATION

Class meets Tuesday thru Friday - 3 weeks - 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
CPR & First Aid Course – Monday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm   
Clinical rotation Monday thru Friday - one week - 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

American Red Cross                                                                   
123 N. Alfred Street                                                                        
Alexandria, VA 22314                                                                            
Infoalexandria@usa.redcross.org                                                               
Call: 703 -299- 2506                                                                   

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Course requirements:  17 years of age, ability to read and write English at an 8th grade level
(reading test is available). 
Students may register with cash, check or credit card.
Orientation and Registration sessions held twice a month.

Course fee: $1,000 - Includes:
Registration fee: $100 (non refundable)
Tuition & Text Books
                Stethoscope & Blood Pressure Equipment
                CPR, First Aid & AED Certification
                Background Check
                Red Cross Photo Badge
               
Additional requirements that are the Student’s responsibility:
Provide evidence of Tuberculosis negative PPD Testing/ or chest xray – prior to class start date
Arrange for and pass Drug Screen urine test - prior to class start date
Obtain Uniform for clinical experience (last week of class):
Red shirt with collar
White pants
White shoes (with backs)/ or clean Tennis shoes
Watch with second hand
Fee to take Virginia Certification Exam (CNA) following graduation - $94

For information contact:
Liza Spann, Coordinator at 703-299-2506 / spanne@usa.redcross.org
Or send your contact information to:  infoalexandria@usa.redcross.org
Joan Moser, Manager Nurse Assistant Training Program / moserj@usa.redcross.org

Evening and Weekend Program is being planned to start soon.