Northeast’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Apprenticeship program prepares students for a career in health care through an Earn as you Learn model.
What You'll Earn As An Apprentice
- A Rewarding New Career
- Paid Employment
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Licenses and 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
Hands-On Learning Opportunities and Courses
In the apprenticeship program students gain paid, on-the-job training experience working alongside experienced professionals. In addition to hands-on learning opportunities at a jobsite, students grow their knowledge in the classroom. Classroom instruction in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) apprenticeship includes:
- NURA 1110 Nurse Aide
- HLTH 1120 Medication Aide
- HLTH 1060 Comprehensive Medical Terminology
Program Details
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where businesses can develop and prepare their future workforce and individuals can obtain paid work experience along with classroom instruction.
Learn more about apprenticeships.
Approximately 1 year
Some courses are offered online and at various campus locations (see schedule for more details). On-the-job training is offered at an employer site.
Contact our apprenticeship department at apprenticeship@northeast.edu or call (402) 844-7121 to learn more about getting started.
Learn more about current job opportunities.
Upon completion apprentices are awarded a National Apprenticeship Credential, a Nurse Aide Certification, and a Medication Aide Certification.
| 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
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
