STNA Program

This course will prepare you to become a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) with classroom, simulated lab, and clinical experience in bedside nursing care such as bathing, measurement of vital signs, ambulation of residents/patients, and assistance with all aspects of activities of daily living (ADL).

Program Included Requirements and Materials:

• FBI/BCI Background Check (Completed at Southern State Community College - included in program cost)
• Please see list of potentially disqualifying offenses
• Textbook and Workbook

Program Requirements - Student Responsibility:

• Physical (SSCC form required)
• Negative TB TEST (Below are the types of TB testing accepted. Please choose one)
• Two negative TB readings within the past 12 months
• Negative Chest x-ray
• Negative QuantiFERON-TB or T-SPOT. TB test within the past 12 months
• Scrubs for clinical days (no color requirements)
• End of Program State Certification Exam: $109.00

Additional Information:

• Student must be at least 16 years old to enroll
• GED or High School Diploma not required
• Students will have a clinical experience at a long-term care facility. Attendance during clinical is mandatory for program completion.
• Students who complete the background check but withdraw from the program will be billed for the background check cost ($50.00).

Program Dates:

• Program Start Date: August 26, 2025
• Program Completion Date: October 9, 2025
• Registration Opens: May 19, 2025
• Last Day to Add/Drop Course: August 26, 2025
• View the Program Brochure for class days and times.

Ready to Apply?

Complete the STNA Application Form below.

STNA Application