Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
Program Syllabus and Two-Week Schedule
Program Length: 2 Weeks (Monday–Friday)
Class Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch Break: 45 Minutes (12:00 PM – 12:45 PM)
Instructional Format: Didactic (Classroom) + Skills Lab
Textbook: Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics, 6th Edition (Yellow Workbook)
Program Overview
This Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in healthcare and for the Michigan CNA state exam. The program includes classroom instruction, workbook assignments, hands-on skills training, mock testing, and final evaluations.
Students will complete:
8 textbook chapters
8 workbook assignments
16 Michigan-required CNA skills
8 unit tests
1 comprehensive final exam
Daily Schedule Format
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Didactic Instruction (Lecture/Discussion)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Review / Practice / Assignments
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Skills Lab / Demonstration / Practice
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Assessment / Review / Testing
Course Requirements
To successfully complete the program, students must:
Attend all scheduled classes and labs
Complete all workbook assignments
Pass all unit tests
Demonstrate competency in all 16 skills
Pass the final written and skills exam
Maintain professional conduct
Required Skills (Michigan Mock Skills)
Students must demonstrate competency in the following skills:
Handwashing
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
Assisting with Ambulation
Transferring with Gait Belt
Bed Bath
Perineal Care
Oral Care
Dressing a Resident
Positioning in Bed
Feeding Assistance
Range of Motion Exercises
Making an Occupied Bed
Applying TED Hose
Catheter Care
Measuring Intake and Output
Infection Control Procedures
Two-Week Course Schedule
Week 1
Day 1 (Monday)
Orientation and Program Overview
Introduction to Healthcare and CNA Role
Chapter 1
Workbook Assignment 1
Skills: Handwashing, Infection Control
Test 1
Day 2 (Tuesday)
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Chapter 2
Workbook Assignment 2
Skills: Vital Signs, Intake & Output
Test 2
Day 3 (Wednesday)
Safety and Emergency Procedures
Chapter 3
Workbook Assignment 3
Skills: Transfers, Ambulation with Gait Belt
Test 3
Day 4 (Thursday)
Personal Care and Hygiene
Chapter 4
Workbook Assignment 4
Skills: Bed Bath, Oral Care, Perineal Care
Test 4
Day 5 (Friday)
Nutrition and Feeding
Chapter 5
Workbook Assignment 5
Skills: Feeding, Dressing, Positioning
Test 5
Week 2
Day 6 (Monday)
Range of Motion and Mobility
Chapter 6
Workbook Assignment 6
Skills: ROM, TED Hose
Test 6
Day 7 (Tuesday)
Mental Health and Resident Rights
Chapter 7
Workbook Assignment 7
Skills: Occupied Bed, Catheter Care
Test 7
Day 8 (Wednesday)
Special Care Procedures
Chapter 8
Workbook Assignment 8
Skills: Review All Skills
Test 8
Day 9 (Thursday)
Comprehensive Review
Mock Written Exam
Mock Skills Exam
Remediation and Practice
Day 10 (Friday)
Final Written Exam
Final Skills Evaluation
Program Completion
State Exam Preparation
Grading and Evaluation
Workbook Assignments: 20%
Unit Tests (8): 40%
Skills Competency: 25%
Final Exam: 15%
Minimum Passing Score: 75%
All skills must be passed to complete the program.
Attendance and Tardiness Policy
Instructor: Jasmine Walker, RN (Virtuous Healthcare Academy)
Students are expected to arrive on time for all scheduled classes and labs.
If the instructor is more than 15 minutes late without prior notification, students will be dismissed and may return home for the day.
Students are permitted to miss no more than one (1) day during the program.
Missing more than one day may result in dismissal or required re-enrollment.
Excessive tardiness or unexcused absences may affect program completion and
Students are expected to attend all classes. Excessive absences or tardiness may result in dismissal from the program or delayed completion.
Professional Conduct
Students must:
Wear required uniform
Be punctual
Demonstrate respect and professionalism
Follow safety and infection control guidelines
Certification Preparation
Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to register for the Michigan CNA state examination. Review sessions and guidance are provided to support exam success.
This syllabus is subject to change based on state regulations and program needs.