Nurse Aide Program
CNAs are essential healthcare team members, performing many primary nursing duties under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN). In an entry-level nursing position, nursing assistants must complete an approved Nurse Aide Training Program and pass their state certification exam before beginning work in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals. Completing this course prepares you to take the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Competency Exam to enroll in the Nurse Aide Registry for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You will also receive a certificate of completion from EMU.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides hands-on care to residents as written on the Resident Service Plan and Support Plan.
- Observes and report all pertinent information, including vital signs, abnormal conditions, and changes from previous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
- Responds to resident call bells and alarms and support the residents within their scope of practice.
- Keeps assignments, routines, and support plans up-to-date.
- Assists residents with dining and tray delivery and offers nourishments/liquids to residents at mealtime, between meals, and when needed.
- Maintains resident rooms, support centers, and living rooms neat and orderly.
- Uses equipment properly, keeping it clean and in the proper place.
- Has and maintains current CPR certification.
- Maintains First Aid Certification
Upcoming Day Shift Class Dates
All required paperwork and payment must be submitted two weeks before the start of
the class.
2025
Daytime Options:
September 5 - October 17 - clinicals at Fairmount Homes
October 27 - December 10 - clinicals at Landis Homes
Evening Option:
October 27 - December 10
Classroom & Skills Lab (Days 1-9):
3 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Clinical Experience (Days 10-17):
3 p.m.-11 p.m.
This evening cohort is ideal for students who prefer a later schedule.
2026
Daytime Options:
January 19 - February 27
March 2 - April 27
May 4 - June 15
June 22 - July 31
August 10 - September 18
September 28 - November 4
November 9 - December 18
Location
Located within the Listrak Building
100 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543
EMU at Lancaster to relocate to new state-of-the-art building on July 1. You can read
more about it here.
Program Length
Six weeks on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
* Day Shift - classroom instruction three days a week:
Weeks 1-3: 7:00 am-2:30 pm
Weeks 4-6: 6:30 am-2:30 pm
Cost
$1500*, with textbooks included. *Students must purchase solid blue scrubs for labs and clinicals.
Training to become a CNA includes:
- Job readiness
- Clinical training
EMU Lancaster currently partners with 11 long-term care facilities to provide clinical training opportunities for our students. For more information about the program please complete our .
