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CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)

DRUG SCREENING:
Students must undergo a pre-clinical drug screening. A positive test or refusal will result in immediate termination from the program. Per federal regulations, medical marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety‐sensitive employee subject to drug testing to hold a marijuana license.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Under the policies of National Accreditation, an OSBI background check on each student is performed. If you have felonies you may not be eligible for this program. 

VACCINATIONS:
Although Central Tech does not discriminate against students who do or do not receive the Covid vaccine, some clinical sites still require tracking of the vaccine or require a medical or religious exemption.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

CNA provide care for ill, injured, disabled, or elderly individuals in a variety of health care settings.

The CNA program prepares you for certification as a Nurse Aide. After successfully passing the skills and written certification exams, you will be listed on the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry. The program establishes a solid foundation for students who wish to advance in the medical field.

Course topics include:

  • The CNA in the healthcare industry
  • Ethical and legal behavior
  • Promoting and protecting patient rights
  • Communication skills, challenges, and diversity
  • Providing basic nursing skills and assisting with daily living
  • Providing for the patients’ safety
  • Moving, positioning, and transferring patients
  • Care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

State and federal regulations require that students must attend all class, lab, and clinical hours to complete the CNA program. 100% attendance is required. 

Any student not achieving competency in class and lab will not be able to attend clinical rotations and test for state certification. Students must maintain a GPA of 70%.

Note: Under the contracts with our clinical sites, we will perform drug screening and background checks on each student. Offenses that will prevent a student from attending the program are:

  • Abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation
  • Rape, incest, or sodomy
  • Child abuse
  • Murder or attempted murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Kidnapping
  • Assault and battery

Miscellaneous student costs (some clinical sites may require additional vaccinations and documentation):

  • Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or signed waiver, AND
  • Proof of TB test (negative results) or chest x-ray, AND
  • Blood pressure kit (may purchase from Central Tech), AND
  • Scrubs and appropriate shoes

CPR though the American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider/Basic Life Support is included in this class. If you posses a current CPR card, it must be AHA CPR/BLS to be accepted in this class.

Questions? Call:
Drumright: 918.352.7622
Sapulpa: 918.227.0331

 

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Location Dates Hours Days Times Tuition Fees & Supplies Total Cost
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 8/11/25-9/24/25 Hours: 104 Days: M-Th Times: 5:30p-9:30p Tuition: $440 Fees & Supplies: $280 Total Cost: $720
Campus: Drumright Campus Dates: 9/22/25-11/20/25 Hours: 104 Days: M-W Times: 6:00p-9:30p Tuition: $440 Fees & Supplies: $280 Total Cost: $720
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 9/29/25-10/22/25 Hours: 104 Days: M-F Times: 8:30a-3:30p Tuition: $440 Fees & Supplies: $280 Total Cost: $720
Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 10/27/25-12/11/25 Hours: 104 Days: M-Th Times: 5:30p-9:30p Tuition: $440 Fees & Supplies: $280 Total Cost: $720
Campus: Drumright Campus Dates: 11/17/25-12/16/25 Hours: 104 Days: M-F Times: 8:30a-3:30p Tuition: $440 Fees & Supplies: $280 Total Cost: $720

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