CNA Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program is a comprehensive and hands-on course designed to introduce students to the rewarding field of healthcare. This program is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to excel as Certified Nursing Assistants. Whether students choose to enter the workforce directly or pursue further education in healthcare, this course provides a solid foundation for a fulfilling and compassionate career in patient care.

Gain the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while opening doors to a rewarding career in the rapidly growing healthcare.

Lorna Collins


(207) 778-3562 ext. 4230

Program Objectives

This course has specific admissions criteria including: 

  • Minimum age of 16 prior to clinical

  • Physical exam within the past year confirming good physical and mental health

  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test

  • Hepatitis B vaccine series (or proof of receiving the series)

  • Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (TDAP) vaccine (or proof of receiving the vaccine)

  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine series (or proof of receiving the vaccine series)

  • Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine series (or proof of receiving the vaccine series)

  • Season Flu and COVID vaccines

  • Absence of drug and alcohol abuse

  • Good personal hygiene

  • Dependable and reliable work habits

Concurrent Enrollment

CMCC

Medical Terminology 1 3 Cr.

Medical Law and Ethics 3 Cr.