


All of this coursework prepares students for the next phase of their training: clinical practice hours. Aspiring CNAs will learn important information about human anatomy and physiology, observing patients, basic patient care principles, patients' legal rights, tracking and reporting patient information and safety protocols.

Classroom learning, in addition to home studying of textbooks or other required reading, will provide students with the basic knowledge all CNAs need in order to begin caring for patients. The first component of a CNA training program is coursework that will take place in a classroom and/or laboratory.
