How long will it take me to complete the Nursing Assistant Program?

It depends on the Nursing Assistant curriculum at your High School or your choice of Nursing Assistant Programs.

Here are the minimal requirements and pathways to Nursing Assistant certification:

• 35 classroom, 33 lab and 40 clinical hours for a total of 108 hours
• In 2025, will increase to 66 classroom, 32 lab and 40 clinical hours making the total 138 hours.
• Programs range from 4 weeks – 9 months depending on the training program.
• Students must pass both a skills & written exam before applying for certification.