The rigorous training program at Burlington County Institute of Technology Adult Ed adheres to the highest standards of care. CNAs play a vital role in providing essential support and improving the quality of life for individuals in need of long-term care.

Training Requirements include: 50 hours of classroom instruction covering essential topics like patient care, communication, infection control, and safety. Followed by 40 hours of hands-on experience in a licensed long-term care facility, allowing students to apply their learning in a real-world setting.

• Core Duties: CNAs provide essential patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including:

  • Personal Care: Feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and assisting with toileting.

  • Comfort and Safety: Changing linens, transferring patients, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.

  • Meeting Patient Needs: Addressing the psychological, social, physical, and environmental needs of patients, with a strong emphasis on safety.

CNA Curriculum Focus:

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Developing effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and their families.

• Infection Control: Learning and practicing proper infection control techniques to protect both patients and healthcare workers.

• Promoting Independence: Assisting patients in maintaining their independence and dignity.

• Resident Rights: Understanding and respecting the rights of residents in long-term care facilities.

• Phased Approach: The curriculum is divided into four modules, with a specific emphasis on completing Modules I and II before providing direct physical care to residents, ensuring a strong foundation of knowledge and skills.

FALL 2026:

• code: CNA501 F26 / $1,773 (CLASS FULL)

  • 29 Sessions

    Mon - Thurs 4:00pm-9:00pm September 21, 2026- November 17, 2026

  • Westampton Campus: 695 Woodlane Road

• code: CNA601 F26 / $1,773

  • 24 Sessions

    Mon - Thurs 9:00am- 3:30pm December 7, 2026- January 27, 2027

  • Westampton Campus: 695 Woodlane Road

Additional Information: Please review all Allied Health Program Prerequisites and our District Policies before registering for a course. All students must wear their BCIT issued photo ID with name clear and visible (ID will be issued during the first week of class). 

There is a $75 registration fee for all courses. Course cost does include fees for the NJ State Department of Health certification, but not textbook, workbook, or uniform: Navy Blue Scrubs- solid without prints, and white shoes.

Required Textbooks:

1. Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care The Basics | Sixth Edition | ISBN: 978-1-60425-141-8

2. Workbook for Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics | 6th Edition Paperback I ISBN: 1604251425

US Department of Veteran Affairs Approved Course

Please note: The administration reserves the right to withdraw any course, which has insufficient registration, and/or to change the schedule and campus location when circumstances warrant a change.