Stepping out of a minimum wage job and into a higher-paying career can be challenging, but for students in Goodwill's Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training program, the transition is just seven weeks away.
Goodwill's CNA program equips students with the knowledge and skills to pass the Nurse Aide Training (NAT) State Certification Exam and become Certified Nurse Assistants in a medical setting. Offered in both Knoxville and Morristown, this program is taught by Registered Nurses (RNs) and includes up to 164 hours of classroom and clinical instruction, covering both the physical and psychological care of patients.
In the final phase of the program, participants gain valuable on-the-job experience during approximately two weeks of performance-based clinical work in various healthcare environments. This hands-on training helps students build confidence and practice the skills they’ve learned, ensuring they are well-prepared to pass the state’s NAT exam and begin their careers as CNAs.
Students who complete the program consistently highlight the rigorous nature of the course, but also emphasize the abundant support they receive from Goodwill staff and instructors. This makes the program accessible even to those who may not have thrived in a traditional classroom setting or who haven’t been in school for many years. The program also features career days where students prepare resumes and meet potential employers from healthcare facilities across East Tennessee.
The results speak for themselves. In the latest group of Knoxville CNA students, 86.49% passed the written exam and 93.94% passed the skills test, surpassing the state average by 14.38% and 22.2%, respectively. Furthermore, 95.8% of Knoxville graduates were successfully placed in healthcare jobs. In Morristown, 81.08% passed the written exam and 96.97% passed the skills test, exceeding the state average by 8.97% and 25.23%. Impressively, 100% of Morristown graduates secured in-field placements.
If you're ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career, contact us today to join Goodwill’s Certified Nurse Assistant training program.
Morristown
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5307 Kingston Pike