Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA) Program (Coming Soon)
Premier Healthcare Academy & School of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program
Your Future in Patient Care Starts Here!
Begin your healthcare journey with PHA’s 6-week CNA training program. Our short program combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab practice, and supervised clinical experience. With small class sizes and flexible schedule options, students receive personalized support while building the skills and confidence to provide compassionate care.
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Complete your training in six weeks: Gain essential patient care knowledge and practical skills through a focused, short-term program.
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Small class sizes: Benefit from individualized attention, instructor guidance, and opportunities to practice.
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Experienced instructors: Learn from healthcare professionals dedicated to preparing capable, compassionate nursing assistants.
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Hands-on training: Practice vital signs, bathing and dressing assistance, mobility support, positioning, and assistance with meals.
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Essential patient care knowledge: Study infection prevention, safety, residents’ rights, confidentiality, communication, and professional responsibilities.
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Supervised clinical experience: Apply classroom and lab skills in a care setting while strengthening teamwork and professionalism.
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Certification preparation: Build the knowledge and practical skills to prepare for Missouri’s CNA certification examination.
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Financial assistance: You may qualify for financial assistance. Please contact our office for additional information and assistance.
Flexible Schedules to Fit Your Life
Schedule Options | Class Hours
Morning
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Afternoon
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Clinical rotations: Follow a separate schedule and may require daytime attendance for students in all class options.
Please contact our office for upcoming class dates and clinical rotation schedules as they may change.
Prepare Today. Heal Tomorrow. Lead Forever.
Admission Requirements
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Provide a government-issued ID and Social Security card.
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Provide a negative TB test.
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Complete required background screening.
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Register with Missouri’s Family Care Safety Registry.
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Meet applicable program and clinical eligibility requirements.
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Complete a CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course with certification issued through the American Heart Association (AHA). Only AHA-issued CPR/BLS certification is accepted for PHA’s CNA program. Certifications issued by other organizations will not be accepted.
Program Completion & Certification
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Receive a PHA Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the program.
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Missouri CNA certification requires completion of state-required training and passing both the knowledge and practical skills components of Missouri’s CNA competency examination.
What You’ll Learn
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Infection prevention and patient safety.
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Anatomy, body mechanics, and safe transfers.
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Measuring and recording vital signs.
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Bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care skills.
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Nutrition, hydration, and assistance with meals.
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Residents’ rights, communication, and documentation.
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Care for individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.