CNA Training
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Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions
IVBCSInfo@iavalley.edu
641-752-4645
Healthcare facilities across central Iowa need CNAs now — hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities are consistently hiring. This training gets you state-certified in a matter of weeks, not years, through Iowa's standard 75-hour program: classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and supervised clinical experience at a local care facility.
What the training includes:
- Classroom instruction in patient care fundamentals, infection control, and safety
- Hands-on skills labs practicing real caregiving tasks
- Supervised clinical hours at a partner care facility, working directly with residents under nursing supervision
- Preparation for Iowa's state competency exam (written and skills)
Requirements to enroll:
- At least 16 years old
- Criminal background check
- Physical exam and required immunizations/TB testing before clinical rotation begins
- No prior healthcare experience necessary
What happens after you complete CNA training?
Who is this is for?
Common questions
Iowa's state-approved course is a minimum of 75 hours, typically completed in a few weeks depending on the section schedule. Contact BCS for current course dates and length.
No. This training is built for complete beginners as well as those with some caregiving background.
Clinical rotations take place at a partner care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse — you won't need to arrange this yourself.
No — CNA certification is a separate, shorter, non-credit credential. If you're interested in the full Nursing degree instead, [link to Nursing program page].
Course fees vary by section — contact BCS for current pricing and available funding or scholarship options.
Contact Us
Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions
IVBCSInfo@iavalley.edu
641-752-4645