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Loretto Life
- Independent Living
  
  Assisted Living
  
  Skilled Nursing
  
  Short-Term Rehabilitation
  
  Memory Care
  
  Community Programs
Locations
- The Bernardine
  
  Buckley Landing
  
  The Commons on St. Anthony
  
  Community Residences
  
  The Heritage
  
  Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
  
  The Nottingham
  
  PACE CNY
  
  Sedgwick Heights
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  Our Team
  
  Careers
  
  Training Programs
  
  Loretto Foundation
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Loretto's CNA Training Program

Start your healthcare career today with Loretto's paid CNA training program.

CNA Training Programs Available in Auburn and Syracuse

Set your healthcare career in motion today by signing up for a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program in either in Syracuse or Auburn. We offer a robust training course for employees to grow their careers, gain hands-on experience and prepare for the state exam.

CNA Program Highlights

Free classroom training.
Begin earning during the clinical portion of your certification program.
We also pay for exam-related fees because we invest in your success.
Guaranteed job placement within the Loretto organization.

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CNA Program Overview

Loretto’s CNA Training is a program that includes both classroom learning and hands-on clinical training. For your convenience, training is offered at two locations, Loretto Health & Rehabilitation in Syracuse and The Commons on St. Anthony in Auburn.

After completing the course, you will be ready to take the state exam, including a written and skills portion. After passing, you will be certified as a Nurse Aide in NYS and begin working within the Loretto system.

Training Curriculum

Weeks 1-2: Classroom Learning and Lab Skills

Intro to curriculum
Basic Nursing Skills
Clinical Skills
Mental Health and Social Services
Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents (Dementia Care)
Basic Restorative Care
Resident’s Rights
Additional Healthcare Workplace Skills
Self-Care and Workforce Development

Weeks 3: New Employee Orientation and Training

New Employee Orientation
NYS 16-hr Feeding Program
CPR

Week 4: Clinical Training

Clinical Training

Week 5: Preparation, Testing, and Graduation

Skills Preparation for NYS exam
NYS Certification Testing
Graduation

FAQ

How long is the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training course?

The CNA training course consists of 5 weeks, which are broken down as follows:

Weeks 1-3: Classroom learning and training
Week 4: Clinical training on one of Loretto’s units among staff and residents, gaining hands-on experience
Week 5: Skills preparation for the New York State Nurse Aide Exam

How many courses are there per year?

We run up to 6 CNA training courses each year.

Will I be paid?

Yes, you will be paid for the clinical portion of the training. In addition, Loretto also pays the fee associated with the state exam.

How do I become a CNA?

After completing our training course, you will be ready to take the state exam, including a written and skilled clinical portion. After passing, you will be certified to work as a Nurse Aide in NYS!

Where is the class taught?

The course is offered at two locations:

On our Loretto Health & Rehabilitation campus in Syracuse, conveniently located on the bus route!
At The Commons on St. Anthony in Auburn

How do I get started?

Apply for the training program using the form on this page.

Job Outlook

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CNA Quick Facts (2023)

2023 Median Pay	$38,130 per year
	$18.33 per hour
Work Experience in a Related Occupation	None
Number of Jobs, 2023	1,469,400
Job Outlook, 2023-33	4% (As fast as average)
Employment Change, 2023-33	64,700

And the growth doesn't stop there. Once you are a CNA, you can continue to grow your healthcare career and take advantage of Loretto’s comprehensive training programs including our CHHA program, LPN Apprenticeship Program, and several EDGE training programs. Apply today to jumpstart your healthcare career!

"As a CNA in the short-term rehab unit, I enjoy being able to see the patients progress in their recovery and eventually be able to return home. I feel appreciated by the patients in our care. It's very rewarding."

- Tina Cole, CNA at The Commons on St. Anthony

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First Last

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Which of these positions are you interested in(Required)

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Type CNA

Do you have a current CNA license?(Required)

Yes

Are you interested in our training programs?(Required)

Yes

What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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CHHA Type

Do you have a current CHHA license?(Required)

Yes

Are you interested in our training programs?(Required)

Yes

What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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RN Type

Do you have a current RN license?(Required)

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Employment preference(Required)

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What is your preferred work location(Required)

Auburn, New York

Syracuse, New York

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LPN Type

Do you have a current LPN license?(Required)

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Have you previously worked in Long-Term Care?(Required)

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Syracuse, New York

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