Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Prep for a New Career as a Certified Nurse Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistants work in a variety of settings including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals. Earn your certification and become an important part of the healthcare team, helping people with with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition and other needs.
hour program gets you ready to take your certifying exam
hours of clinical placement are included in the program
to work and become a vital part of the healthcare industry
What You'll Study in the CNA Program
The 120-hour Dutchess Community College CNA program offers convenience and flexibility, with evening and online classes at the Family Partnership Center in downtown Poughkeepsie and 30 hours of clinical placements at a local nursing home. After completing the program, graduates can take the NYS Department of Health Certification Exam.
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Common Questions About CNA Certification
The program costs $1,595. Additional expenses include a physical, immunizations, TB test, text, uniform, and NYS DOH Certification Exam.
You'll need to attend an online orientation session first. Choose an upcoming session. If you have questions, contact the program coordinator, Professor Grutzner, at grutzner@sunydutchess.edu or call (845) 431-8911.
DCC offers CNA training sessions in spring, summer and fall. You can take evening and online classes at the Family Partnership (29 N. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie), and you'll complete clinical hours in a variety of settings.
Contact Us
Office of Workforce Development & Continuing Education
222/223 Bowne Hall
Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: (845) 431-8900
Email: workforce@sunydutchess.edu
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601