Certified Nurse Aide Education Program - FastForward

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FastForward Eligible Program: To qualify for FastForward programs, you must meet the Virginia Domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia for at least one year and intend to stay indefinitely. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. If you qualify, you will pay one-third (1/3) of the cost of the program. If you have a financial need, you may also qualify for Financial Assistance (G3) that can pay 100% of your third. 
 
FASTFORWARD Nurse Aide PRICING:
 
  • Regular/Full Price: $3,450
  • FastForward Price: $1,150
  • FastForward plus Tobacco Commission Grant Price: $575
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0 *
* You must come into the Workforce Solutions office to apply for G3 funding prior to enrollment. 

Program Description
The Nurse Aide education program is designed utilizing the curriculum, objectives, and regulations from Virginia Board of Nursing to prepare students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program certification examination. The program is sequenced to culminate in six student learning outcomes which assist students with their journey to advanced beginner by completion of program and preparing students for board certification after completion of the program. Patricia Benner’s Model of Novice to Expert is used in the instruction for nurse aide students, and the program is designed to teach the basic concept of caring for a diverse population of patients. This program assimilates safe, patient-centered care while developing critical thinking skills. Legal, ethical, and Virginia regulatory aspects are emphasized within the scope of practice for a nurse aide in the state of Virginia per Virginia Board of Nursing regulations. Communication and interpersonal skills are integrated throughout the program. Students will validate achievement of program student learning outcomes utilizing assigned course work, simulation through skills lab practice, and clinical practice in the long-term care or acute care settings.


Course Description
NA 100: Nurse Aide Readiness (140 clock hours)
This 140-clock-hour course, regulated by the Virginia Board of Nursing, prepares students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care in various healthcare settings. The course is structured into three components:
  1. Classroom Instruction (66 clock hours): Delivered in an online hybrid format, this segment covers essential topics such as infection prevention, communication, patient safety, basic anatomy and physiology, and the principles of patient care utilizing the curriculum and objectives provided by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Students will engage in interactive learning modules, case studies, virtual discussions, and online testing designed to build a strong theoretical foundation.
  2. Skills Lab (26 clock hours): Conducted in-person, this component emphasizes simulation and practice of Virginia Board of Nursing specified skills in a controlled, supportive environment. Students will learn and validate key nursing aide competencies, such as safety, infection control, bathing, dressing, transferring, feeding, and vital signs monitoring, using mannequins, peer practice, and real-world scenarios. Students will be validated on all required Virginia Board of Nursing skills using individualized demonstration method for validation.
  3. Clinical Experience (48 clock hours): Taking place in long-term care or acute care settings, the clinical segment allows students to apply their knowledge and skills under the supervision of a licensed instructor while working with the interdisciplinary health care team. This hands-on experience focuses on delivering patient-centered care, developing professional communication, and fostering confidence in a real healthcare environment. Students will demonstrate the skills practiced and validated in skills lab, receiving feedback and individualized instruction in the clinical setting.
By integrating classroom learning, simulation-based skill development, and direct patient care, this course equips students to succeed as nurse aides and provides the critical preparation needed to meet certification requirements.

Course Objectives
  1. Apply principles of safety, including proper body mechanics, recognizing changes in client condition, and adherence to infection prevention protocols, to protect clients and caregivers from harm.
  2. Provide culturally competent and patient-centered care by assisting clients from diverse backgrounds with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, feeding, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication techniques with clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to ensure optimal client outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  4. Accurately document client care and communicate observations or changes in condition following appropriate reporting protocols.
  5. Perform foundational nurse aide skills as provided by Virginia Board of Nursing regulations, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living.
  6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to meet eligibility criteria for the NNAAP certification examination.

 
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Class Details

18 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Fri

Location
Off Campus

Instructor
TBD Instructor 

CEUs : 14

 

Notice

Please read:  Students must cancel 2 weeks before classes start to avoid a $100 cancellation fee. I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: WCG Release Form.

Tuition: 

$3,450.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
6/9/2025 - 8/8/2025 Weekly - Mon, Fri 08:30 AM - 02:00 PM Lynchburg, Off Campus  Map TBD Instructor 

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Certified Nurse Aide Education Program - FastForward
ID: 18169

08/18/25 - 10/10/25
Weekly - Mon, Fri
16 sessions.

Location
Off Campus

Instructor
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