Certified Nurse Assistant

Our two-part Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training program in our NYC medical career institute is the foundation for your career as a CNA. We offer hands-on CNA training, in addition to classroom instruction.

Certified Nurse Assistants give patients important care and emotional support while also providing vital patient information to nurses, doctors, and other medical staff. Since CNAs have extensive daily contact with patients, they are the key to monitoring a patient's condition. Most CNAs agree that their care is one of the most rewarding challenges in the health care industry.

Additionally, the employment outlook for Certified Nurse Assistants is a positive one. With medical advances and a large ageing population, the U.S. will experience growth in the health care industry in general. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNAs' employment is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years.

A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, LPN, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor, or other supervisory staff. A CNA assists patients with daily living tasks and is responsible for basic care services such as bed making, grooming, and vital signs. A CNA may also assist doctors and nurses with medical procedures.

Manhattan Institute offers a two-part Certified Nurse Assistant training program.

The first part of our CNA training takes place in the classroom. Students will learn all aspects of patient care through lectures, audio/video, and practical demonstrations.

Upon completion of the classroom training, students will begin clinical training (externship). Students will work directly with patients in a health care facility in the NYC area during clinical training. During your externship, you will work side by side with other CNAs, nurses, and medical professionals.

When you complete your clinical training, you will take the NYS certification exam.