Nursing Assistant

A Nursing Assistant is an individual who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. This course is 130 hours in length and consists of a combination of classes in theory and laboratory learning experiences. You will be given an opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function safely in a clinical setting. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Basic Nursing Assistant Award of Completion from Eastern Maine Community College. Students will be given the State Certification examination for Nursing Assistant and upon passing the exam will be eligible to apply for placement on the State CNA Registry.  Total Hours- 130; Classroom 70 hours, Lab 20 hours, Clinical 40 hours