This course introduces the student to the knowledge, skills, and communication techniques
to function as an accountable member of the health care team in a variety of healthcare
settings including long term care facilities. Classroom theory, laboratory practice,
and clinical experience will be incorporated to prepare the student to address the
patient’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Students successfully completing
this course will be awarded a CNA 75-hour course certificate. Students will also be
prepared to take the State written and skills exams to be placed on the Iowa Direct
Care Workers Registry should they desire.
All courses are held on the Ottumwa Campus at the Rosenman Center, room 46 in the
lower level. They will be held Mon – Thurs, class time: 7:45AM - 3:15PM (class-first
eight days) and clinical is currently being simulated in lab and students will complete
2 days from 7:45 am to 3:45 pm. Depending on course enrollment, these two days will
be either Mon/Tue or Wed/Thur the last week of class.
Mandatory orientation will be held at 1:00 pm on the Tuesday before the class starts
in room 126 in the Rosenman Training Center.
Click here to see specific dates for testing and to the Register
Tuition: $618.00
Books: $91.00
Fees: $20.00
Background Check: $65.00
Total: $794.00* (This price does not include Registry Testing)
*Tuition assistance for the CNA Program may be available through the GAP Tuition Assistance
program. Depending upon financial eligibility students may be eligible for full or
partial assistance with training costs, call 641-683-5149 for details.
Prerequisites:
- 16 years old at time of enrollment
- Ability to read, write and speak English (State requirement)
- Possess or be currently working toward a high school diploma or equivalent.
- State Criminal and Abuse Background Check. The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals requires a State check and verification
be done through Iowa Department of Human Services. The form to complete this will
be handed out at the MANDATORY ORIENTATION. If you believe there is a reason your
background check will be flagged by the state, you will need to click on the State Background Checkbutton below to download the Criminal background check form prior to orientation.
You will need to fill it out, sign it and return it to us immediately. You will not be allowed to attend clinical until your background checks has been cleared
by the state which can take a couple of weeks. If the State Background check and verification is more than 30 days old, it is not
valid for the CNA program and will need to be repeated at the $20.00 fee.
- Physical Examination. Physical with immunization and a two-step TB testing (PPD) completed prior to the
course is required. Click on the Physical Examination Formbutton below to download the physical form. You are required to turn in the completed
physical to your instructor at the MANDATORY ORIENTATION. All documentation must be
transferred onto the physical form, please do not attach documentation to it. The
form must be signed by a practitioner (ARNP, PA , MD, DO) after the form is completely
filled out and your physical is complete. Students without completed forms will not be allowed to start the CNA class.
State Background Check
Physical Examination Form
All nurse aide classes will have a registration deadline of 12:00pm on the Monday
preceding the start date of class.
In order to qualify for a refund, you must cancel your registration 3 business days
before the start of your class. Charges will still be assessed to your account if
you do not show up for the class or cancel within the required time frame. Exceptions
will be made only in extreme circumstances. To cancel a registration, call us at 1-800-346-4413.
CNA Registry Skills Testing - Examination fee: $115.00
IHCC offers the CNA Skills Registry Examinations on every other Friday throughout
the year. No walk-ins will be allowed for the exam. Students who fail to cancel with
3 business days notice or do not show will forfeit their testing fee. The skills examinations
will be completed on the IHCC Ottumwa Campus at the Rosenman Center, room 46. Students
must wear plain scrubs with no prints, and must show a photo ID.
Click here to see specific dates for testing and to the Register
All students must be registered by 12:00pm on the Monday before skills testing dates
to test that Friday.
CNA Registry Written Examination - Examination fee: $60.00
IHCC offers the CNA Written Registry Examination by one-on one- appointment through
our Testing Center in Trustee Hall. The written examinations are computerized. After
registering and paying, students will need to call the testing center at 641-683-5142
or 1-800-726-2585 x 5142 to schedule an appointment to take the test. Students will
also need to provide proof of payment to the testing center before taking the test.
Candidates must show a photo ID to test.
When registering select the CNA written test that applies to you. If this is your
first attempt this year choose the CNA Written Exam 1st Attempt. If you failed the
first attempt and are taking the testing again choose the CNA Written Exam 2nd Attempt.
If you failed the first two attempts and this is your final attempt choose the CNA
Written Exam 3rd Attempt.
Click here to Register
Lori Reeves