Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program

TMCC CNA Students

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program is a one-semester program. Students completing the CNA NURS 130 course will be prepared to assist a professional nurse in direct client care, undertaking supportive tasks. It will prepare you for entry into the healthcare sector or serve as a preparatory program for other Allied Health Science programs or degrees.

This course meets the Nevada State Board of Nursing eligibility requirements to take the NSBN CNA Clinical Skills Competency Exam and the Written Knowledge Exam.

Enrollment is open to the general community. CNA applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Our Mission

The mission of the Nursing Assistant Program at Truckee Meadows Community College is to graduate competent, compassionate, caring nursing assistants who strive for excellence in their delivery of care to meet the healthcare needs of the community and contribute to the healthcare profession.