Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Initial Training Program is a program offered by Tidewater Medical Training in Hampton, VA. The program takes 7 weeks (140 clock hours) to complete, with a total tuition of $850.
Admission Requirements and Process
- High School Diploma, college transcripts, GED, or Eligibility Exam
- No felonies or Barrier Crimes that will prevent Board of Nursing approval to test
- Tuberculosis /PPD test and COVID vaccination
- Hepatitis B vaccination or signed statement declining vaccination
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Hampton Campus: daytime and evening cohorts. Virginia Beach Campus: daytime and evening cohorts. Published cohorts run 6-8 weeks. Start dates shown are the union of both campuses' published intakes; the TMT Annual Schedule lists each campus separately.
- October 16th, 2026
- January 08th, 2027
- March 12th, 2027
- April 30th, 2027
- June 25th, 2027
- August 20th, 2027
- October 15th, 2027
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Curriculum
- Role in Healthcare
- Professional Behaviors of the CNA
- Communication
- Hygiene/Basic Care
- Client's Rights/Independence
- Body Mechanics and Range of Motion
- Infection Control
- Skin Care
- Body Systems
- Turning, Positioning, and Transferring Clients
- Managing the Client Environment
- Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
- Vital Signs
- Mental Health of the Client
- Measuring Intake & Output
- Social Aspects of Client Care
- Client Safety
- Care of Special Needs Clients
- Managing Emergencies
- Care of the Dying Client
- Legal Aspects of Care
- Grooming/Dressing
- Eating and Hydration
- Basic Restorative Care
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
- Competently provide direct care to clients in all arenas of healthcare
- Pass the State Certification Examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide