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Program Overview

The program provides students with the basic information and skills needed to provide care to residents/patients in assisted living/long-term care facilities and acute care settings. Individuals who complete the CNA course are eligible to apply for certification through the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services after completing the Certified Nurse assistant graduation requirements. Completion of the Nursing Fundamentals I class qualifies the student to take the Montana Headmasters exam for certified nursing assistance status.

Program is provided by Highlands College of 91ÖÆÆ¬nological University and is approved by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services under its Nurse Aide Registry office. 

Info Session

June 22

Course Orientation

July 6

Course Start Date

July 6

Skills Day

July 22 from 12 to 5 PM

Clinicals

 July 23 to July 30

Montana State License Exam

July 31

Admission Requirements/Pre-Requisites

  • Attend mandatory information session
  • Application & Payment
  • Possess Valid Government Issued ID and age 16 or older
  • Copy of original social security card
  • Current influenza vaccine
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccinations: (2 doses)
  • 2-Step TB Skin test (TST)
  • Date of Tdap: <10 years
  • Varicella:(2 doses) or positive titer showing immunity
  • Hepatitis B: Date of vaccination or declination statement
  • Submit Background Check
    • Visit
    • Cost is $19.95. Pay online with eCheck, credit card or debit card
    • Print Background check an attach to application along with vaccinations and tb test results

Program Fees

Community course only: $1,450

Class Schedule

Our program features a flexible hybrid format, blending convenient online modules with hands-on learning. You'll complete online coursework, attend an intensive 2-day weekend skills lab, and gain real-world experience through 25 hours of clinical practicum.

Application

Apply for the CNA program today.

Funding Assistance Programs

Butte Job Service
Contact Email Phone
Caitlin O’Neill caitlin.o'neill@mt.gov 406-594-7374

Rural Employment Opportunities (REO)
Contact Email Phone
Lacey Reinhardt lacey@reomontana.org 406-461-0504
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We can answer your questions and help you get started.

Kinsley Rafish-Bennett
krafish@mtech.edu
406-496-4684