Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Apprenticeship Program
Classroom Instruction
- NURA 1110 Nurse Aide
- HLTH 1120 Medication Aide
- HLTH 1060 Comprehensive Medical Terminology
What You'll Earn as an Apprentice
A Rewarding New Career
- Paid Employment
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Licenses & Certifications
- National Apprenticeship Credential
- Nurse Aide Certification
- Medication Aide Certification
What You'll Learn as an Apprentice
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Practice infection control and proper patient care
- Communicate effectively with patients and the medical team
- Follow regulations for resident care and confidentiality
- Assist individuals with personal care and daily life activities
- Promote resident's developmental, health, and social needs
- Provide basic restorative skills and services
| Course | Details and Availability |
|---|---|
| Nurse Aide | Duration ranges from 3 weeks to full semester course. Available year round and may be daytime, evening, or all day schedule. Locations include Norfolk, O'Neill, South Sioux City, West Point, and others. |
| Medication Aide | Duration ranges from 2 weeks to a full semester course. Available year round and may be daytime, evening, or all day schedule. Locations include Norfolk, O'Neill, and South Sioux City. |
| Comprehensive Medical Terminology | Full semester course available year-round online or on the Norfolk campus. |
Service Orientation, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Coordination, Oral Comprehension, Speech Recognition, Problem Sensitivity
Average Starting Wage: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
How Do I Get Started?
Contact our apprenticeship department at workforce@northeast.edu or call (402) 844-7121 to learn more.
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