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CNA School

Turn Your Compassion into a Career of Significance.

Northside Hospital CNA School

If you’ve been looking for a more fulfilling career where you can make the most of your empathy, energy and ability to care for others, Northside has the opportunity for you. Northside’s CNA School is a paid career development initiative that will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

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Northside Hospital CNA School

If you’ve been looking for a more fulfilling career where you can make the most of your empathy, energy and ability to care for others, Northside has the opportunity for you. Northside’s CNA School is a paid career development initiative that will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Application window: please check back for updates on the next session.


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How the School works.

Northside’s CNA School is a state-approved program, fully-sponsored by Northside Hospital. The School will feature in-depth classroom instruction and hands-on clinicals. It will qualify and prepare you to sit for the Georgia CNA test to obtain your licensure. You can participate in the program at any of our five campuses (based on availability):

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The program is based at Northside’s Atlanta campus with employment opportunities at all 5 Northside campuses, based on organizational needs. After completion of Northside’s CNA School, students will test for the certification exam with the state of Georgia to become a Certified Nursing Aide. Upon certification, CNA students will complete the 8-week PCT Internship and move into a full-time, Patient Care Tech position in their assigned department.
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How the School works.

Northside’s CNA School is a state-approved, 18-day program, fully-sponsored by Northside Hospital. The School will feature in-depth classroom instruction and hands-on clinicals. It will qualify and prepare you to sit for the Georgia CNA test to obtain your licensure. You can participate in the program at any of our five campuses:

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Northside Hospital’s Cherokee campus in Canton, Georgia

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Northside Hospital’s Forsyth campus in Cumming, Georgia

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Northside Hospital’s Gwinnett campus in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Gwinnett

The 18-day school runs monthly from Northside’s Atlanta campus with employment opportunities at all 5 Northside campuses upon completion. After completion of the program, students will test for the exam with the state of Georgia to become a Certified Nursing Aid.

Why Aspire to Reach Higher?

Northside’s CNA School comes with several key advantages:

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Earn While Learning
Unlike many other similar schools, we pay you to take coursework, clinicals and the exam itself!

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Learn from the Best
Our school is designed, delivered and run by Northside Educators!

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A Rewarding Role at Northside
Upon successful completion of the school and passage of the CNA exam, you’ll become a Patient Care Tech at your preferred Northside campus.

Take the first steps on a more rewarding career path.

Apply, interview and receive an offer to join Northside’s CNA School

Complete 18 days of paid coursework to prepare for the CNA Certification Exams

Practice your newly learned skills as a Patient Care Support Aid and prepare for CNA Exams

Register for and pass the CNA Exams

Become a certified CNA in Georgia

Complete the 8-week Patient Care Tech (PCT) internship program

Transition to independent practice as a Patient Care Tech


The Perks of a Career at Northside

  • Increased wages and comprehensive benefits
  • Excellent retirement and pension plans
  • Empowering, inclusive culture
  • Leading-edge facilities and equipment

The Perks of a Career at Northside

  • Increased wages and comprehensive benefits
  • Excellent retirement and pension plans
  • Empowering, inclusive culture
  • Leading-edge facilities and equipment

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