CNA Courses

Browse the current selection of CNA courses at the College of Southern Idaho below.

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CNA Courses

Join one of our CNA programs today and embark on a journey to empower lives with compassion, skill, and a rewarding career in healthcare.

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CNA Refresher Courses

CNA Advanced Certifications

Advanced CNA

Advanced CNA
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Psychiatric Technician 1
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CNA Skills Testing

CNA skills testing assesses candidates through practical examinations, evaluating their competency in essential patient care tasks such as hygiene, vital sign measurement, mobility assistance, and infection control.

CNA Written Exam

After passing the CNA skills test, students can schedule their CNA written exam. Exams are held multiple times each month at the CSI campus and occasionally at the Burley campus.

How to Register:
Registeration must be done in person and bring your blue card from the skills test as verification of passing.

Registration can be done at:

  • Twin Falls Campus: Health Sciences and Human Services Building, 397 North College Road, Twin Falls, ID

  • Burley Campus: Burley Campus Center, 1600 Park Ave, Burley, ID

Questions?
Email: workforce@csi.edu
Call: 208-732-6700 or 208-732-6310

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the CNA course?
The CNA course comprises 88 hours of classroom instruction and an additional 32 hours dedicated to clinical training - typically 8 weeks long.
How long do I have to take the skills test after I complete the CNA class?
You have a six-month window following the completion of the CNA class to take the skills test, with up to three attempts allowed.
Once I pass the skills how long do I have to take the written test?
You have one year from the completion of your CNA class to take the CNA written exam, with up to three attempts allowed. You must provide verification of passing your CNA skills test.
Need more time to take your CNA exams?

If you were unable to take the CNA skills or written exam within the allotted time frame, it is possible to request an extension. To do so, you will need an approval-to-test letter from the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.

How to request your approval-to-test letter:
The quickest way to contact them is via email, as they handle a high volume of requests daily. Send your inquiry to: IDNAP@dhw.idaho.gov 

Renewing Your CNA Certificate

To renew your CNA certificate through the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, you must complete a renewal form. Your employer must sign this form to verify your work history as a paid CNA or in nursing/nursing-related services, showing a minimum of eight hours of employment within the two years prior to your certificate’s expiration.

If your employer is unable to sign the form, you may instead submit a valid W-2 or paystub that includes your employer’s information.

If you cannot provide evidence of at least eight hours of paid CNA work within the two-year period before your certificate expires, you must contact the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to request an approval-to-test letter.