Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program – Compassion in Action

The Certified Nursing Assistant Program gives you the best of both worlds: the chance to step into a high-demand healthcare job right after graduation and a strong foundation for pursuing advanced careers in nursing, medicine, and beyond.

Students in this program learn the essential skills to provide care and comfort to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home settings. Through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on clinical experience, you’ll master the fundamentals of patient care: taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, ensuring safety, and supporting both the physical and emotional needs of those in your care.

Becoming a CNA doesn’t just open doors to immediate employment—it’s the first step on a healthcare career ladderthat can take you as far as you want to go. Whether you want to start working as soon as you earn certification, or continue on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or even a physician or therapist, this program gives you the skills and confidence to get there.

Earn Professional Certifications

Maine CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Certification

American Heart Association CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification

👉 Start your healthcare journey here—and take it as far as your dreams will go.

Career Opportunities with a CNA Certification

Graduates of the CNA Program are prepared for immediate, meaningful work in healthcare, including roles such as:

• Certified Nursing Assistant – Provide direct care and support for patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities.

• Home Health Aide – Assist patients with personal care and daily living in their own homes.

• Rehabilitation Assistant – Support patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

• Hospice Care Aide – Provide comfort and support for patients and families during end-of-life care.

• Medication Aide (with additional training) – Assist with administering medications.

• Patient Care Technician – Work in hospital settings, supporting nurses and medical teams.

• Pathway to Nursing & Healthcare Professions – Advance from CNA to LPN, RN, or pursue careers in physical therapy, physician assistant studies, and more.

Healthcare needs skilled, compassionate people now more than ever. With a CNA certification, you’ll be ready to step into a career that changes lives—including your own.