Nursing Assistant Training in Mobile, AL
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Saad Healthcare isn’t just a school. We’re one of the Gulf Coast’s longest-running healthcare providers, offering home health, hospice, and patient care across Mobile, Baldwin County, and the Mississippi Coast. That real-world experience shapes our nursing assistant training at Saad Healthcare Technical College.
Our program blends classroom learning with clinical practice, so you leave knowing how to provide safe, compassionate patient care. And because we’re a regional CNA test center, you can take your certification exam right where you trained.
Is Nursing Assistant Training Right for You?
Nursing assistant training is a great fit if you:
- Want to start working in healthcare quickly, without years of school
- Enjoy helping people and want work that makes a difference every day
- Are considering nursing school and want hands-on patient care experience first
- Are changing careers and looking for an affordable way into a growing field
- Have cared for a loved one and want to turn that experience into a profession
What Nursing Assistant Training Covers
Our training is structured to help you understand and meet patients’ needs while promoting their independence and self-care.
The Nursing Assistant’s Role
Communication skills, documentation, ethical and legal responsibilities, and medical terminology.
Safety and Basic Skills
Infection control, the Heimlich maneuver, physiological needs, body mechanics, accident prevention, environmental safety, and responding to emergencies.
Essential Nursing Care
Basic anatomy and physiology, the disease process, body systems, measuring vital signs, positioning and transfers, and admission and discharge procedures.
Restorative Care and Rehabilitation
Helping patients regain and maintain function and independence.
Specialized Care
Working with elderly and cognitively impaired patients, and providing compassionate care around death, dying, and post-mortem procedures.
Classroom and Clinical Learning
Reading about patient care isn’t enough. Our training includes both classroom instruction and clinical settings, so you practice the skills you’ll use on the job under the guidance of experienced instructors. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared for both the written and clinical skills portions of the certification exam.
From Training to Certification
After completing our program, you can take your certification exam at Saad Healthcare Technical College, a regional test center for CNA testing. Graduates who completed an approved nurse aide training program within the preceding 24 months are eligible to test. The exam includes:
- A written test
- An evaluation of clinical skills
Testing in the same place you trained means familiar surroundings on exam day.
Where Nursing Assistants Work
Certified Nursing Assistants are a key part of healthcare teams, working alongside nurses to provide direct patient care. CNAs work in settings such as:
- Home health care
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
Many nursing assistants also use CNA experience as a stepping stone toward nursing or other healthcare careers.
Program Details
- Length: 2 weeks & 2 days, depending on the class
- Tuition: $850 ($300 deposit / $550 due the first day of class)
- Registration deadline: The Monday before class starts (5 business days prior), by 4 PM
- Bring to register: Social Security card, state-issued ID, and $300 deposit
- Class hours: Text (251) 237-9485
See upcoming class dates on our Certified Nursing Assistant Program page.
Also Offered: Certified Medical Assistant Training
Interested in a clinical role in a physician’s office or clinic? Learn about our Certified Medical Assistant Program.
Nursing Assistant Training FAQs
How long does nursing assistant training take?
Our program takes 2 weeks and 2 days, depending on the class you enroll in.
Does the training include hands-on practice?
Yes. Training includes both classroom instruction and clinical settings.
Can I take the CNA exam at Saad?
Yes. Saad Healthcare Technical College is a regional CNA test center, and the exam includes a written test and a clinical skills evaluation.
How much does training cost?
Tuition is $850, with a $300 deposit at registration and $550 due on the first day of class.
Do I need healthcare experience to enroll?
[Confirm enrollment requirements, e.g., minimum age, diploma/GED, background check.]
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Saad Healthcare Technical College
1515 University Boulevard South
Mobile, AL 36609
Serving Families Across the Mississippi Gulf Coast
If you’re searching for compassionate, high-quality Senior Home Care on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, look no further than Saad Healthcare. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or learn more about how we can help support the health of your entire family.