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:
Summer - Palatka
Fall - Orange Park
Classes begin:
Palatka - June 23 - July 24, 2025
Orange Park: TBA
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Location: Orange Park Campus and Palatka
Questions? Contact the Nursing Department
(386) 312-4176 or e-mail Lori Gaskin
How to Apply
Apply to SJR State* and select the Nursing Assistant program.
Palatka - Summer Nursing Assistant April 1 – April 30.
Orange Park - TBA
Questions? Contact the Nursing Department
(386) 312-4176 or e-mail Lori Gaskin
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.