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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Overview
Start your health care career – fast.
A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), formally known as 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 Nursing Assistants (NAs), Certified Nurse Aides provide essential patient care by monitoring health, assisting with daily activities, and supporting nurses and physicians.
As a graduate of Stark State College’s CNA/STNA course, you can find employment opportunities in health care 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 CNA/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 a Certified Nurse Aide. Stark State’s CNA/STNA course is approved by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
CNA application
- Information packet (PDF)
- Cost Sheet (PDF)
Contact Mary Carothers mcarothers@starkstate.edu or Amy Haddock ahaddock@starkstate.edu to start the application process.
Note: See information packet for complete list of admission requirements.
Day schedule
Stark State CNA Program – Day Schedule
NATCEP – main campus
January 21 – March 4, 2025
| DATE | CLASS/CLINICAL | TIME | LOCATION | |
| Tuesday, 1/21/25 | Class #1 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | |
| Thursday, 1/23/25 | Class #2 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | |
| Tuesday, 1/28/25 | Class #3 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | Quiz #1 |
| Thursday, 1/30/25 | Class #4 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | |
| Tuesday, 2/4/25 | Class #5 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | Quiz #2 |
| Thursday, 2/6/25 | Class #6 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | |
| Tuesday, 2/11/25 | Class #7 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | Quiz #3 |
| Thursday, 2/13/25 | Class #8 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | |
| Tuesday, 2/18/25 | Class #9 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | Quiz #4 |
| Thursday, 2/25/25 | Clinical #1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Tuesday, 2/27/25 | Clinical #2 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Thursday, 3/4/25 | Final exam/skills review | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room G106 | |
| Friday, 3/21/25 (tentative) | State Test* | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Room G106 |
30-minute break scheduled for each day
*Bring state issued ID and original Social Security Card.
Stark State STNA Program – Day Schedule
NATCEP – Stark State College Akron
June 18 – July 28, 2025
| DATE | CLASS/CLINICAL | TIME | LOCATION | |
| Wednesday, 6/18/25 | Class #1 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Friday, 6/20/25 | Class #2 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 6/25/25 | Class #3 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #1 |
| Friday, 6/27/25 | Class #4 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 7/2/25 | Class #5 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #2 |
| Friday, 7/9/25 | Class #6 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 7/11/25 | Class #7 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #3 |
| Friday, 7/16/25 | Class #8 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 7/18/25 | Class #9 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #3 |
| Wednesday, 7/23/25 | Clinical #1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p m | TBD | |
| Friday, 7/25/25 | Clinical #2 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Wednesday, 7/30/25 | Final exam/skills review | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Friday, 8/8/25 (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 CNA Program – Evening Schedule
NATCEP – Stark State College Akron
April 7 – May 21, 2025
| DATE | CLASS/CLINICAL | TIME | LOCATION | |
| Monday, 4/7/25 | Class #1 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 4/9/25 | Class #2 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Monday, 4/14/25 | Class #3 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #1 |
| Wednesday, 4/16/25 | Class #4 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Monday, 4/21/25 | Class #5 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 4/23/25 | Class #6 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #2 |
| Monday, 4/28/25 | Class #7 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 4/30/25 | Class #8 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #3 |
| Monday, 5/5/25 | Class #9 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Wednesday, 5/7/25 | Class #10 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Monday, 5/12/25 | Class #11 | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | Quiz #4 |
| Wednesday. 5/14/25 | Clinical #1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Monday. 5/19/25 | Clinical #2 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | TBD | |
| Wednesday, 5/21/25 | Final exam/skills review | 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Room A306 | |
| Friday, 5/30/25 (tentative) | State Test* | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Room A306 |
30-minute break scheduled for each day
*Bring state issued ID and original Social Security Card.
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