How can I register for the next Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) or Phlebotomy Class being offered?
You can register for the classes 3 ways.
1) You can complete the Pre-Registration form online by visiting the appropriate class you wish to register for. This will save your seat in the next class. However, you still need to come in and fill out the Enrollment Agreement and bring the required documents needed for registration.
2) You can call in anytime during our regular business hours to complete the Pre-Registration form over the phone. This will save your seat for the next class. However, you still need to schedule a time to come in and fill out the Enrollment Agreement and bring the required documents needed for registration.
3) You can walk in and register in person. Make sure you bring the required documents needed for registration.
What do I need to register for the next class?
There are different requirements for each course.
Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) enrollment requirements:
- Proof individual is at least 16 years or older
- Current negative PPD or negative x-ray. This must be completed before student enters the clinical facility
- The payment of the registration fee and arrangements to pay tuition
- Background Check
- Signed enrollment agreement
- All applicants must be able to speak, read, and understand English
- Clinical held between October and April may require proof of influenza vaccination
Phlebotomy Technician enrollment requirements:
- All Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with valid proof of identification.
- PPD test is required. If the PPD results are positive, a chest x-ray must be done to prove true negative results.
- Hep B Vaccination documentation required.
- All applicants must be able to speak, read and understand English.
- The payment of the registration fee and arrangements to pay tuition.
- Signed enrollment agreements
Can I take either your CNA or Phlebotomy training if I am a resident of New York?
Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) Training
Yes you can take our CNA course and transfer your paperwork into New York. You just have to fill out the Prometric Transfer paperwork. You need a copy of your CNA license number that will be provided to you after you pass your CT State Exam through Prometric. You will not need to retake any courses and or tests to transfer your license. Please visit https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/documents/ChangeRequestForm.pdf for the change request paperwork.
Phlebotomy Technician Training
After you pass our Phlebotomy Technician class we require you to take the National Healthcareer Association Phlebotomy test. This certification is a national certification, which is valid in most states. You can find more information by visiting National Healthcareer Association website by visiting https://www.nhanow.com/.
Do you provide job placement after I finish the CNA class or the Phlebotomy class you offer?
We cannot guarantee job placement after taking our course, due to CT laws. However, we do provide employment assistance by assisting you with the job search. We will have an updated Job board with local HHA, CNA, and Phlebotomy jobs in Fairfield County.
Do you offer financing or tuition assistance?
We offer two types of Financing and tuition assistance.
1) We are approved by WIOA and the State of CT Department of Labor to offer free schooling to those who qualify. All you have to do is contact us directly by calling 203-391-6766 and we can give you more information on how to see if you qualify for free schooling through the Connecticut Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
2) If you do not qualify for WIOA assistance, we also offer 6-month NO Interest Financing. This is dependent on your credit and is through PayPal Credit. If you qualify and pay off the balance in 6 months or less you pay nothing in interest!
Our CNA program is $1,500.00, so you will be paying $250.00 for 6 months and pay NO INTEREST!
Our Phlebotomy Technician program is $1,550.00, so you will be paying $258.00 for 6 months and pay NO INTEREST!
Do I have to pay the entire Tuition all at once?
No, you do not have to pay for the entire tuition all at once. We only require you to pay the non-refundable registration fee. Upon enrollment we have a payment schedule which needs to be followed;
Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) Training Payment Schedule:
- Upon enrollment Registration Fee (non- refundable): $250.00, Due 2 weeks prior to start of program
- $500.00 Due day 1 of program
- $500.00 Due by end of week 1 of program
- $250.00 Due by week end of week 2 (Payments beyond tuition are due upfront)
Phlebotomy Technician Payment Schedule:
- Upon enrollment Registration Fee (non-refundable): $250.00, Due 2 weeks prior to start of program
- $500.00 Due day 1 of program
- $500.00 Due by end of week 1 of program
- $300.00 Due by week end of week 2 (Payments beyond tuition are due upfront)
Do you offer Day and Evening Classes for CNA & Phlebotomy?
As long as we have the minimum required enrolled for the class, we run classes almost every 2 weeks. The Schedule is below.
- Our CNA Day Schedule is on a 2-week rotation: We offer classes every two weeks
- Our CNA Evening Schedule is on a 4-week rotation: We offer classes every 4 weeks or the start of the month.
- Our Phlebotomy Day Schedule is on a 2-week rotation: We offer classes every two weeks
- Our Phlebotomy Evening Schedule is on a 4-week rotation: We offer classes every 4 weeks.
How can I get free CNA Training?
The cost of a CNA program can vary on location and length of the program. It is possible to obtain assistance to help cover the costs. We are currently working with varias companies that have grants which you may qualify for ( HealthCareer Academy, WIOA, Healthcareer Advancement Program) Depending on your current financial status, employment status and where you live, you may qualify for a program listed to cover 100% of the tuition and in some cases testing fees. Some school also offer financing options if grant money isn’t available for you. To learn more, contact Northeast Medical Institute and explore your options.
How long does it take to become a CNA in CT?
Every CNA program in CT must be a minimum of 100 hours in length. Some programs are longer however at Northeast Medical Institute we have a 102-hour program. The 100 hours can be done on a full-time basis or spread out of several months. At Northeast Medical Institute we offer 2 week and 2-day programs and 4 week and 2-day evening programs. Attendance is critical to successfully completing a CNA program, so consider the class schedule before you enroll. There are many schedule options available.
How do I become a CNA in CT?
To become a CNA in CT you must successfully complete an approved 100 hour CNA program and pass both sections of the Certified Nurse Aide Certification Exam offered by Prometric. The certification exam includes a multiple-choice section and a practical section, a CNA graduate must pass both sections within 2 years from their program graduation date to become CT state-certified. Northeast Medical Institute is an in-facility Prometric testing center. We are allowed to test immediately after our class. Typically at Northeast Medical Institute, you will test in about 3-8 business days after your class graduates. The advantage of testing so soon at Northeast Medical Institute is that you will be CNA testing right where you learned so it makes the testing environment very relaxed.
Is the CNA Exam Hard?
The level of difficulty varies depending on the abilities of the test taker, but one must successfully pass an approved CNA program prior to testing for certification, so they should at that point have the knowledge to pass the exam. Test takers who fail are encouraged to try again, as there is no limit to the number of times one can attempt the test within two years from their graduation date.
Can I become a CNA online?
Online nursing programs are becoming more available. As this trend increases there may be more options to become a CNA. Because the role of a CNA is very hands-on with patient care, students are encouraged to find a hybrid program with adequate direct patient hours to gain the needed experience for working in the field.
Important Links
CNA License Test Registration
https://www.prometric.com/en-us/clients/nurseaide/pages/ct.aspx
Phlebotomy NHA Registration