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State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
Overview
Start your healthcare career – fast.
A State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) is a health care support professional who has completed the necessary training and certification process to assist patients in Ohio. Similar to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Nursing Assistants (NAs), STNAs provide essential patient care by monitoring health, assisting with daily activities, and supporting nurses and physicians.
As a graduate of Stark State College’s STNA course, you can find employment opportunities in healthcare facilities including hospitals, extended care facilities, schools and home care. To take your career a step further, you may also consider applying for our practical nursing program.
Program highlights
- Gain short-term STNA training at little to no cost to you. Find out more about your options.
- Take classes at Stark State College Akron or on main campus in North Canton.
- Experience coursework in the classroom and practice lab – and via clinical hours. Day and evening classes are available.
- Learn from nurses who have successfully completed the Ohio Department of Health’s Train the Trainer program and have many years of experience in education.
At the completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the state test to become certified as a State Tested Nurse Aide. Stark State’s STNA course is approved by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
STNA application
Email completed STNA application to Mary Carothers mcarothers@starkstate.edu, Andrea Price aprice@starkstate.edu or drop off application to the Akron Gateway Center.
Note: See information packet for complete list of admission requirements.
Day schedule
Stark State STNA Program – Day Schedule
NATCEP – Stark State College Akron
August 28 – October 4, 2024
| DATE | CLASS/CLINICAL | TIME | LOCATION | |
| Wednesday, 8/28/24 | Class #1 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Friday, 8/30/24 | Class #2 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 9/4/24 | Class #3 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #1 |
| Friday, 9/6/24 | Class #4 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 9/11/24 | Class #5 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #2 |
| Friday, 9/13/24 | Class #6 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 9/18/24 | Class #7 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #3 |
| Friday, 9/20/24 | Class #8 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 9/25/24 | Class #9 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #4 |
| Friday, 9/27/24 | Clinical #1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Wednesday, 10/2/24 | Clinical #2 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Friday, 10/4/24 | Final exam/skills review | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Friday, 10/18/24 (tentative) | State Test* | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Room A306 |
30-minute break scheduled for each day
*Bring state issued ID and original Social Security Card.
Evening schedule
Stark State STNA Program – Evening Schedule
NATCEP – Stark State College Akron
October 21 – December 4, 2024
| DATE | CLASS/CLINICAL | TIME | LOCATION | |
| Monday, 10/21/24 | Class #1 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 10/23/24 | Class #2 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Monday, 10/28/24 | Class #3 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 10/30/24 | Class #4 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #1 |
| Monday, 11/4/24 | Class #5 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 11/6/24 | Class #6 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #2 |
| Monday, 11/11/24 | Class #7 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 11/13/24 | Class #8 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #3 |
| Monday, 11/18/24 | Class #9 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 11/20/24 | Class #10 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #4 |
| Monday, 11/25/24 | Class #11 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wendesday, 11/27/24 | Clinical #1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Monday, 12/2/24 | Clinical #2 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Wednesday, 12/4/24 | Final exam/skills review | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Friday, 12/13/24 (tentative) | State Test* | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Room A306 |
30-minute break scheduled for each day
*Bring state issued ID and original Social Security Card.
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