Certified Nurse Aide

Here's your quick entry into the workforce and a great career, too. In as little as two months, become a certified Nurse Aide. Use your training and skills to care for people. Or, use this as a first step into EICC's Associate of Nursing program or other healthcare pathways.

What You Learn in the Nurse Aide Program

This program is offered in-person and in a hybrid format. In lectures, discussions, and hands-on experiences, learn to provide safe, effective care while upholding and respecting the person's comfort and privacy. Get 50 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of on-site hands-on clinical experience. Our Nurse Aide program is approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. Want to get a college credit or just the training? The only difference is how your tuition gets paid, and we're happy to walk you through your options.

14+Sessions

Choose the schedule that suits you best. Attend class one day a week, two days a week, or four days a week. Depending on what you pick, complete the program in as little as four weeks or up to three months. Then take the certification exam and get ready to launch your career.

Nurse Aide, Academic Certificate

Nurse Aide, Training Certificate

14Sessions

Spend one day a week on campus at the Scott Community College Urban Campus and complete the rest of your work online. This is a great option for anyone who needs some flexibility to achieve their goals. And, wrap up the program in just eight weeks.

14Sessions

Meet us on campus at Clinton, Muscatine, or at Scott Community College's Urban Campus or West Davenport Center.

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Academic Programs vs. Training Programs

Often, EICC students who just want career training sit in the same classroom, learn the same material, and are taught by the same instructor as those working on a degree. You can choose either path. Academic programs are eligible for financial aid and scholarships. Training programs may be covered by other funding sources. We'll outline your options.

Health instructor helping student practice inserting an IV

Start in High School

Get a jump on your college education while you are in high school. Through our Career Academies, complete a semester to a full year of courses. It's free and cuts down on the time you spend completing your EICC degree, often in half. Save time and money, and launch your career sooner.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER ACADEMIES

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you take the program for college credit or just the training and certification there are ways to help you pay for tuition.

Taking the program for college credit?

Learn more about how financial aid and scholarships to help you pay for tuition.

Taking the program through our Continuing Education department?

Learn more about how GAP and IowaWorks funding can pay for the course.

Students will need to have:

White scrub tops
Navy blue scrub pants
Clean tennis shoes
Wrist watch with a sweeping second hand, can't be digital
$175 for state testing

Taking the program for college credit?

Contact our Admissions team

Taking the program through our Continuing Education department?

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges District Office

Continuing Education

1-888-336-3907
563-441-4100

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Upcoming Classes

Tuesdays & Thursdays
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February 6 - March 20
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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April 3 - May 22
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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May 27 - July 10
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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July 27 - September 4
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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September 9 - October 16
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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October 28 - December 11
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
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January 16 - February 27
4 - 9:30 p.m.
clinical 2 - 10 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
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January 14 - February 27
4 - 9:30 p.m.
clinical 3 - 11 p.m. and 2 - 10 p.m.
Saturdays
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January 25 - April 12
5 - 8 p.m.
clinical 2 - 10 p.m.
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January 25 - April 3
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
clinical 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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April 8 - May 15
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
clinical 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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April 22 - May 29
4 - 9:30 p.m.
clinical 3 - 11 p.m. and 2 - 10 p.m.

Ready to Launch?

Start here. Earn a certificate. Build new skills in a short-term program. Step into the field and enjoy the edge you now have in the job market. From baking to digital analytics, we give you a launching pad.

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