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CNA’s play a vital role in today’s healthcare environment, assisting the medical staff and also providing physical care and emotional and spiritual support for patients, truly making a difference in the lives of patients and families.
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs), performing entry-level patient care tasks.
Students enrolled in OFTC’s Nurse Aide Program learn foundational patient care skills like assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, using the restroom, and ambulating. They also participate in certified CPR training. OFTC’s Nurse Aide program can be completed in two semesters. CNAs are often found working in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and can also work in home health.
Unlike other jobs in the medical field, becoming a nursing assistant doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree. However, you will need to go through state-approved formal training and pass your state’s competency exam in order to work in this field.
Employment of nursing aides is projected to grow 8.3% from 2020 to 2030. Training only takes a short time, so you can get to work sooner.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
With tuition at $100 per credit hour, total costs for Health Care Assisting/Nurse Aide department programs range from:
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
While some CNAs will stay in the role, others may consider the position to be a stepping stone to another healthcare career such as LPNs or RNs.
CNAs who want to delve into other branches of the nursing field could find potential job growth, increased pay, added responsibilities, and opportunities to explore areas of healthcare that interest them as they pursue higher nursing degrees.
Campuses
Oconee Fall Line Technical College has campuses throughout its 11-county service area. We look forward to your visit.
Visit www.OFTC.edu/programs/ to view each individual program and the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety.
Click an individual program above to find the OFTC campus where it is taught, in part or in its entirety.
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions!
Admissions Process
Your admissions application can be submitted online with your $25.00 non-refundable application fee and takes just a few minutes to complete.
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General Requirements
Additional admissions requirements unique to each program are listed on each individual program page in the OFTC Catalog Need More Info?
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Students can enter the Health Care Assistant or Nurse Aide program any semester — because when you are ready to start on the path to a new career and change your life, there’s no reason to wait.
Classes are offered in a variety of formats: on campus, blended, online asynchronous, and synchronous technology.
These are courses that are taught primarily in the classroom or lab with less than 50% of instruction online. On campus courses may include lecture, labs, internships, clinicals, and other in-person instructional modalities.
Blended courses are distance learning courses with the majority of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online but may require students to come to campus for specific assignments, activities, or events.
These are courses that are taught fully online asynchronously with course content, activities, and interactions occurring entirely online. This delivery method does not require students to be online at a specific date or time, and students may participate in class activities and complete course assignments asynchronously. Online asynchronous courses require proctored events.
OFTC also utilizes synchronous technology to offer courses via distance education means. The course is taught on one campus and then broadcast simultaneously to a classroom on a different campus that is monitored by a class proctor.
We want you to get the most out of college and understand the pressure it adds to your life. At OFTC you can achieve your career goals and fit college into your lifestyle. We offer small class sizes and flexible scheduling.
Courses for our programs are offered during the morning, afternoon, and evenings – plus many are online where you can do your work any time of day.
And the personalized hands-on attention you receive in a small classroom setting allows you to get individualized support, focus and feedback from your instructors. Your instructors will get to know you and help you build the foundation and confidence needed for success in your field.
Apply TodayAt OFTC, we realize that many students require financial assistance to achieve their academic goals. We’ll work with you to help you obtain financial aid to assist you in funding your education. We’re committed to helping you find ways to pay for this life-changing investment.
With the Pell Grant, Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Scholarship, and HOPE Career Grant (for students/programs who qualify) and other scholarship opportunities, many students graduate OFTC with little to no debt.
Financial Aid
OFTC offers several financial aid opportunities that can help you pay for college. Most students apply for federal and state aid, including the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship & Grant, and HOPE Career Grant.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
OFTC students can also apply for scholarships through the OFTC Foundation and various businesses and civic-sponsored organizations. Contact the Office of Financial Aid or visit OFTC’s Financial Aid web page to learn more about grants, scholarships and Federal Work Study to help fund your education.
With tuition at $100 per credit hour, total costs for Health Care Assisting/Nurse Aide department programs range from:
*Visit the OFTC Catalog to view each individual program and its full breakdown of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Costs are estimated and are subject to change.
You can also use the Net Price Calculator to get estimated net price information based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete the Nurse Aide certificate program would be ideal candidates for a job as a nursing assistant in a nursing home, hospital, home health care, or hospice.
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What does this mean to you? CNA’s are needed and the skills obtained to become one provide foundational knowledge to those interested in the nursing field.
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