CNA Schools in Indiana

By Allison Skoglind, allied health world contributing writer
Published: January, 22 2010

Indiana Certified Nurse Assistant Training Programs

One of the best places to find CNA formal training programs in Indiana is through area technical/vocational schools, community colleges and state universities found in:

Decatur, Elkhart, Kendallville, Terre Haute, Marion, Tell City, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Valparaiso, Columbus, Madison, South Bend, Clarksville, Warsaw, Evansville, Sellersburg, Hammond, Richmond, Muncie, Indianapolis, Jasper, Bloomington

The ISDH mandates that Indiana CNA training programs must include as part of the curriculum, coursework in:

• Medical definitions
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Infection control
• Sanitation procedures
• Body mechanics
• Safety techniques
• Emergency situations
• Patient’s rights, family, environment, positioning and transference            
• Basic anatomy
• Aging process
• Cognitive impairment
• Vital signs and measurements
• Patient bathing and dressing
• Skin, oral, nail and hair care
• Mobility
• Nutrition
• Hydration
• Elimination
• Caring for a dying patient
• Survey of health care professions and facilities
• Disorders

Through either online or campus based programs, aspiring C.N.A.s in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville, Indiana may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Vincent Hospital and Health Center, Francis Hospital and Health Center and Methodist Hospital of Clarian Health.

For more information contact:
Indiana State Department of Health
2 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-1325 (phone)

CNA Schools in Indiana

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Medtech

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Wayne

Programs:

• Medical Assistant
• School of Nursing

Quick Summary: Start your career with an education from Medtech.

Kaplan College - KHE

[Campus]

Locations:

• Indianapolis
• Dayton

Programs:

• Diploma: Medical Assistant
• Associate of Science: Nursing
• Diploma: Practical Nursing

Quick Summary: Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Fortis Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Indianapolis

Programs:

• Medical Assistant
• Dental Assistant

Quick Summary:

Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

Lincoln College of Technology

[Campus]

Locations:

• Dayton
• Florence
• Cincinnati

Programs:

• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• Dental Assistant

Quick Summary:

Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career at Lincoln College of Technology.

For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo

ATA College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Louisville

Programs:

• Medical Assisting
• Pre-Licensure Practical Nursing
• Dental Assisting

Quick Summary: Give your career a boost with ATA College.