Flexible CNA Training Pathways
The need for highly skilled, compassionate certified nurse assistants (CNAs) has never been greater. For more than 35 years, AHCA has supported workforce development with training resources that help prepare the next generation of nurse assistants, including its trusted
HOW TO BE A NURSE ASSISTANT curriculum.
Today, AHCA offers three training pathways—from resources for traditional classroom instruction to flexible online models—so organizations can choose the approach that best fits their workforce needs.
Choose the Training Format That Fits Your Organization
Whether you need a traditional classroom curriculum, a flexible hybrid solution, or a story-driven online learning experience, AHCA offers multiple options to help you train future CNAs.
Traditional Classroom Training
AHCA’s
HOW TO BE A NURSE ASSISTANT remains a foundational training resource for facility-based CNA programs. This comprehensive curriculum is designed for facilities, colleges, and training programs seeking a structured classroom experience.
Developed by experienced nurse educators, the curriculum supports a different learning styles through text-based and video content and provides comprehensive guidance grounded in long term care best practices.
Curriculum components include:
- Textbook
- Workbook
- Skills DVD
- Instructor Website
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Hybrid Training:CNAonline
CNAonline, developed in partnership with Academic Platforms, extends AHCA’s
HOW TO BE A NURSE ASSISTANT curriculum into a flexible hybrid format. This model delivers the didactic portion online, while maintaining in-person skills training and clinical experiences.
Key benefits include:
- Built on AHCA’s trusted curriculum
- 24/7 access to e-books, lectures, and video instruction
- Flexible scheduling and rolling enrollment
- Seamless integration with in-person skills and clinical requirements
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Story-Based Online Learning: ReadyCNA
ReadyCNA, offered in partnership with Cinematic Health, provides a story-driven online learning experience designed to prepare students for the realities of caregiving before they begin working with residents. Approved in 37 states, ReadyCNA gives students flexibility while allowing instructors to focus more on hands-on skills and job readiness.
ReadyCNA teaches the technical skills CNAs need along with the communication, compassion, and problem-solving skills that help them succeed in caregiving roles.
Key benefits include:
- Cinematic, story-based training approach
- Fully compliant with federal and state requirements
- Turnkey online didactic solution with up to 60 hours of content
- Pairs with in-person skills labs and clinical rotations
- Designed to improve CNA confidence,job readiness, and retention
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Train Your Workforce. Your Way.
Whether you choose AHCA’s traditional curriculum, the flexibility of CNAonline, or the immersive learning experience offered through ReadyCNA, a traditional curriculum-based program, a flexible hybrid solution, or a modern online-first experience, AHCA connects you with the tools and partners needed to build a strong, capable CNA workforce.