Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) FAQ

What is a C.N.A.?
What will the class cover?
Can I get a JOB after I'm done?
How long is the program?
Do you offer Grants or scholarships to pay for the course?
Do I need a GED or Diploma to enter the program
How much does it all cost?
What if I am currently working - can I get a loan?
How do I get Certified?
How does Aress help me find a job?

What is a CNA? top

 The Certified Nursing Assistant is a career certification that is often required to work in hospitals and nursing homes, doing direct patient care. The CNA is a critical member of the health care team, often taking the lead in working with the patient to ease their pain, take care of themselves, and to give self-esteem back to the patient.

What will the class cover? top

Can I get a JOB after I'm done? top

The Health Field is dominant today, but will get more and more in demand as time goes on. Throughout the world, populations are getting older - it's a fact of life. The other fact of life is that older people will need medical and rehabilitative care. The C.N.A. will always be in demand because he or she is the direct caretaker of the elderly. Unemployment will be a thing of the past. The Job Placement department at Aress Academy is the BEST in the business and is documented by the City of Detroit. We will place you into a job aoon after graduation. There are more jobs than people available to fill them. Getting a job should be the last worry you have -
Getting a good education and getting certified should be the first. Call Aress right now to schedule your Free appointment

 

How long is the program? top

The C.N.A. program is not long at all. The evening program is only ten (10) weeks and meets only Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. You will get instruction from a Certified Nurse, complete your lab assignments in a fully-equipped modern lab and earn your stripes doing clinical work with a leading nursing home or hospital. We also have a daytime class that is considerably shorter and more intensive. Please call us for scheduling concerns.

Do you offer Grants or scholarships to pay for the course? top

Aress Academy prides itself on being the best at finding sources of funding for our students. There are several ways for you to get this training FREE. If you are currently on Workfirst, we will work with your Workfirst contractor. If you are not on Workfirst, we have other programs that will pay for the class. Please call and speak with Mohammed about your options. There is never a cost to you to inquire and find out.

Do I need a GED or Diploma to enter the program? top

It is not required, but you will find that you will go farther in your career with a diploma or GED. Employers will value you more and tend to keep you when they lay off other people. You do not need the GED or diploma to enter our program, or to succeed as a C.N.A., but we encourage you to reach your pinnacle and the only way is through EDUCATION.

How much does it all cost? top

The cost of the ten-week CNA class for December 2003 and beyond will be $1,800.00 per person. We also offer a package of courses that are very powerful together and often lead to higher starting wages and promotions down the line. We have the CNA coupled with Home Health Training and HIPAA Training for one price: $3,600.00

The cost of the package is all paid for by the government when you qualify. You can actually get three different certifications through this track and be working even sooner than you think! 

What if I am currently working - can I get a loan? top

Yes, you will be pleased to know that we are one of only a few schools that is Sallie Mae Certified in Michigan. That means that you can get a Government Educational Loan, pay low interest, and take up to 15 years to pay. That all comes down to a low, low payment that you can afford. You get the best of both worlds - A great program, 3 Certifications, and low payments that you can afford.

How do I get Certified? top

Certification is done through a State-administered test that you must pass. We prepare you fully for that test so you won't have to worry. Once you pass the test, you are certified and we can start the job placement process for you. You will surprised by the number of interviews and job offers that you get.

How does Aress help me find a job? top

First, we give you the best possible education and hands-on training to learn about the whole business of Nursing and Health Care. The ten-week course embodies all the knowledge that you will need to not only pass the State CNA exam, but also to work in the field with confidence. Compared to other programs, where everything is crammed into 5 short days, we give you time to learn and apply the knowledge in our state-of-the-art lab environment.

After the class, you will schedule a date to take the CNA exam at a third-party location. After passing the exam, our placement division will work diligently on your behalf to place you in a consulting arrangement or full time employment with another company. We have ties to many Metro Detroit hospitals and nursing homes, who call upon us to find certified nursing assistants for their sites. You will often have a choice of employers to work for and may even look into working as an independent consultant. The choices are all yours, once you're certified and proficient in the material. We will help get you there.