Athena Career Academy offers training as a State Tested Nursing Assistant. The State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) program at Athena Career Academy will present the basics of bedside patient care under the guidelines of the federal and state requirements. We have included some of the most common questions about our program. Please contact us for more details!

What is a STNA?
State tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) are a valuable component of the health care team and work under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. They provide basic care for individuals in their homes or in a care facility setting while interacting with the health care team. Some of the tasks a STNA might perform would be bathing and dressing the patient, feeding them, making them more comfortable and checking their vital signs.

Where do STNA's work?
STNA’s work in nursing homes, hospitals, adult day health center, assisted living facilities, even personal homes, wherever there is need for personal care.

How long does it take to complete the program?
The STNA program at Athena Career Academy is approximately 75 hours of study and composed of three weeks of campus instruction and clinical experience at an off-campus facility. The STNA course includes 59 hours of classroom and lab participation and 16 hours of clinical experience in which the student will have opportunities to provide patient care. Participants who successfully complete the course will meet criteria to sit for the State of Ohio certification examination.

What types of courses are taught in this program?
STNA training, Home health Introduction and HIPAA certificates will be given to those students who successfully complete the program.

When can I start?
New classes start approximately every 3 months; however, all required documents and out of pocket expenses must be submitted by the registration deadline. The registration deadline is 30 days prior to each start.

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