Calhoun and Huntsville Hospital partner to offer free CNA training

Calhoun Community College has partnered with Huntsville Hospital to offer a free certified nursing assistant training program this summer.

Certified Nursing Assistants, also known in the healthcare industry as CNA’s, are in high demand across the region. Calhoun and Huntsville Hospital have created an accelerated five-week training program that will not only provide the instructional training necessary for individuals to enter this field but also hands-on training with clinicals at the hospital. Upon completion of the program, students are guaranteed a Certified Nursing Assistant position at a Huntsville Hospital System facility in North Alabama.

“This is a great opportunity for Calhoun to have a direct impact in providing the training and education needed to fill positions in healthcare,” commented Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun Interim President. “We are always excited to partner with Huntsville Hospital. It’s a win-win for both of us. More importantly, it is an even bigger win for the students who will complete the program and get hired,” added Hodges.

Individuals who are interested in the program are required to participate in a pre-screening via telephone to determine their eligibility. Once the student is deemed eligible, an in-person interview with Huntsville Hospital staff will be conducted at Calhoun’s Huntsville Campus.

The program will begin on July 12 – August 20, from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm on Monday through Thursday on Calhoun’s Huntsville campus. The cost of the course is $799. Huntsville Hospital will pay $500 towards tuition upfront for all students selected into the program. After 90-days of employment at a Huntsville Hospital System facility, students will receive another $500 payment, and after 6 months of employment, an additional $250 will also be paid.

To learn more about this program, visit www.calhoun.edu/hh-cna. If you have additional questions, please contact Diane Peck at 256-306-2515 or diane.peck@calhoun.edu.