Nursing Assistant (Long-Term Care)

This program combines classroom lecture and actual hands-on, clinical experience in local facilities to provide a comprehensive training environment. Successful completion of this program prepares students to be certified for employment as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities.  This program is state approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

 

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This program combines classroom lecture and actual hands-on, clinical experience in local facilities to provide a comprehensive training environment. Successful completion of this program prepares students to be certified for employment as nursing assistants in long-term care facilities.  This program is state approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

 

Apply now

 

  • 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

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

Nursing Assistant Certification

70%

COMPLETION RATE*

79%

PLACEMENT RATE*

100%

LICENSURE RATE*

 

cna program

STEPS TO ENROLLMENT

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.