Nursing
CNA – CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
NURSING ASSISTANT – LONG TERM CARE
Career Certificate
In as little as 4 weeks, this program prepares students to begin a rewarding career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), nurse aide or orderly in long term care facilities.
Students are eligible to take the certified nursing assistant examination in Florida upon successful completion of 120 hours, including interpersonal skills, medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, employability skills, gerontology, nutrition, pet-facilitated therapy, health and safety and American Health Association Life Support/Health Care Provider CPR.
Program Details
Program Code: 0206
Start Date:Fall, Summer
Classes begin:
Orange Park - TBA
Palatka - June 22 - July 30, 2026
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Location: Orange Park (Fall), Palatka (Summer)
How to Apply
Apply to SJR State* and select the Nursing Assistant program.
Application Deadlines:
Palatka - April 1 – 30
Orange Park - TBA
Financial Aid: Apply now!
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.