Become a Certified Nursing Assistant in Just 3 Weeks
Join our state-approved CNA program right here in Louisville. We keep our classes small so you get the hands-on attention you need to succeed. You’ll learn directly from nursing professionals who bring over 35 years of real-world experience to the classroom.
Start Your Nursing Career with Professional CNA Training
Traditional CNA Certification Program
Our Traditional Nurse Aide Training Program gives you the foundation you need to start your career in medicine. By combining expert teaching with hands-on clinical work right here in Louisville, we make sure you have the skills and the confidence to provide great care in long-term facilities.
Instruction Based on Real Experience
Program Overview
The Traditional Nurse Aide Training Program at Healthcare Essentials Training Institute is a fast-paced, state-approved course designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in long-term care settings. With a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, this 75-hour program equips you with the knowledge and confidence to pass the CNA certification exam and begin a meaningful career in healthcare.
This course is ideal for individuals who prefer in-person learning in a structured classroom setting. Over three weeks, you’ll develop essential skills for providing basic nursing care to residents in long-term care facilities—while gaining the clinical hours required for certification.
A Fast Path to Your New Career
What Will You Learn?
- Resident rights and communication
- Infection control and safety procedures
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Nutrition, mobility, and hygiene support
- Basic medical terminology and documentation
- Hands-on clinical care in a long-term care setting
Small Classes for Better Support
Who Should Enroll?
This program is a great fit for first-time healthcare students eager to earn certification, as well as adults re-entering the workforce who prefer the structure of a classroom schedule. It’s also ideal for recent high school graduates exploring career paths in healthcare, and for caregivers or aides ready to turn their hands-on experience into formal training. No prior healthcare background is required, just the motivation to learn and the ability to meet basic enrollment requirements.
Transparent and Fair Pricing
Affordable Training Options
We believe quality training should be within reach for everyone. We keep our tuition competitive and offer flexible payment plans so you can focus on reaching your career goals without worrying about the cost.
Master the Essentials of Patient Care
Material Includes
Our state-approved program balances hands-on technical skills with the compassion needed for quality care. We will help you meet Kentucky's certification standards through direct instruction and guidance from nurses who have been in your shoes.
Time Duration
3 Weeks
Class Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Clinical Schedule
Wednesday and/or Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
75 Hours
(59 hours classroom + 16 hours clinical)
Start Your Career as a Certified Nurse Aide
Get certified in just three weeks at our Louisville campus.
At Healthcare Essentials Training Institute, we help you step into a medical career with total confidence. Our state-approved CNA program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience, taught by nurses who have over 35 years of experience. You can choose from our traditional onsite classes or a flexible hybrid format, ensuring you get the personal attention and technical skills you need to succeed. We also offer affordable tuition and payment plans because high-quality training should be accessible to everyone.
Our Location
Healthcare Essentials Training Institute