Become a Certified Nursing Assistant
at Miami Dade College

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are health care professionals who provide intimate, hands-on care to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

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Certified Nursing Assistant


  • The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program provides students with the basic nursing care skills needed to prepare for the state exam and work with patients according to predefined guidelines.
  • This 120-hour program focuses on obtaining basic patient care skills, including vital signs, documentations, activities of daily living, body mechanics and basic medical terminology.
  • Students will have training in the classroom with additional hours of hands-on experience performed in the campus's CNA lab and in a long-term facility or health care setting.
  • Duration: 120 hours
  • Format: In-person
  • Course Fee: $1,479
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To obtain more information about the Certified Nursing Assistant program, please contact the School of Continuing Education and Professional Development at Miami Dade College by completing the form below or calling the campus of your choice.

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