Nurse Assistant Training Scholars Program
Become a Certified Nurse Assistant today!
Gain hands-on experience, preparation for the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam and build a rewarding career in patient care.
Overview
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What You'll Get:
Skills You'll Gain:
This program is designed for individuals pursuing any healthcare career, such as:
Certified Nurse Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Home Health Aide
Rehabilitation Aide
Nursing Unit Clerk
Hospital Support Staff
Program Requirements
- Classroom Training & Study Time: Approximately 5-16 hours per week for onsite didactic learning, study time, and preparing for the CNA exam with your instructor(s).
- Skills Preparation: Each set of skills will be reviewed in person with the instructor prior to clinicals to assess competency.
- Clinical Training (10 Weeks): Weekly in–person 8-hour shifts in assigned unit to practice patient care tasks alongside instructor. Weekend shifts may not be available.
- Please reach out to NATPadmissions@copehealthsolutions.com for more details on the program schedule.
Tuition
Benefits & Discounts
Key Dates
California
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| Torrance Memorial Medical Center | April 25 | May | June |
Hawaii
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Oregon
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Washington
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FAQ
Tuition
(Q) Do you accept scholarships from outside organizations?
(A) Yes, we do accept scholarships from outside organizations. If you have a scholarship from an outside organization, contact us at admissions@copehealthscholars.org for instructions on how to remit payment for the scholarship.
Program Specifics
(Q) Am I guaranteed to be hired at Torrance Memorial Medical Center after this program?
(A) Graduates of the program will be positioned as priority applicants for Certified Nurse Assistant openings at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. To support job placement at the end of the program, it is highly encouraged that Scholars treat the program as an open interview and build rapport with staff during their clinical shifts.
(Q) How many students are you accepting?
(A) For the inaugural cohort starting in 2025, we’re anticipating to accept up to 10 candidates for the Nurse Assistant Scholar Training Program.
