120 hours (4-5 weeks)
Evenings: Tuesday – Thursday
Upcoming Classes Starting
9/3/24 – 10/17/24,
10/22/24 – 12/12/24,
1/7/25 – 2/20/25,
2/25/25 – 4/17/25,
4/22/25 – 6/5/25
Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.
$818.55
(**All fees are subject to change)
2024-2025 Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care) Cost Sheet
- General Admissions Procedures Apply
- 17 years & older may apply
- Participation in an Information Session
- High School Diploma – Standard or GED recommended
- High School Transcript
Marion Technical College along with online learning
Must have computer & Internet access for online portion of program
Vary, ranging from:
$26,880 to $39,760*
*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.
- Ocala Health & Rehabilitation Center
- Long-Term care facilities
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Hospice of Marion County
- Ocala Regional Medical Center
- West Marion Community Hospital
- Advent Hospital
- Home Health Agencies
Certified Nursing Assistant Master Plan of Instruction
(PDF – opens in a new window)
- Legal and ethical responsibilities of a CNA
- Provide personal care for geriatric patients in long-term care and home health
- Provide physical care and comfort
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Nursing Assistant Certification
70%
COMPLETION RATE*
79%
PLACEMENT RATE*
100%
LICENSURE RATE*
- Patricia Allen | AdventHealth Ocala
- Carol Blakeman | College of Central FL
- Sabrina Braun | HCA Healthcare
- Christine Florimonte | Workforce Development MRMC
- Jacqueline Hinerman | Ocala Health and Rehabilitation
- Deborah Huguelet | Hawthorne Village of Ocala
- Josh | Hawthorne Village of Ocala
- Judy Ingram | Ocala Health System
- Julie Lowrey | AdventHealth Ocala
- Thressa Maier | AdventHealth Ocala
- Laura McKinney | Ocala Health System
- Peggy Recanzone | College of Central FL
- Frances Santiago | Langley Medical Center
- Mary Lou Todd | Human Potential Healthcare
- Dawn Welch | AdventHealth Ocala
STEPS TO ENROLLMENT
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Step 1
Complete & Submit Online Application. Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.
Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf
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Step 2
Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.
SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.
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Step 3
Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039 -
Step 4
You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.
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Step 5
Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.