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    Certified Nursing Assistant Academy

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    Continuing Education at Gaylord

    Take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career

    Embark on a meaningful career that makes a lasting impact on your community through Gaylord’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. This immersive, hands-on learning experience empowers you to become a compassionate caregiver and a vital member of the healthcare field. Led by an experienced registered nurse and a seasoned CNA, the course offers personalized guidance with a small class size of just 8 students, ensuring a supportive, close-knit learning environment. Upon completing this dynamic program, you’ll be fully prepared to pass the CT CNA Certification exam — and ready to start a fulfilling career where every day brings purpose, connection, and the opportunity to change lives for the better.

    Certified Nursing Assistant Program

    Why Gaylord?

    Robust training


    Gaylord recognizes that the CNA is an integral role within the hospital setting and believes in building an educational structure that best prepares CNA’s to perform the critical tasks that ensure patients are well-cared for and safe during their hospital stays.

    Well rounded care experience


    All CNAs who complete and graduate from the CNA program have the knowledge required to care for patients in unique and complex medical care environments and intensive rehabilitation, like Gaylord. 

    Clinical rotations 


    The clinical rotation at Gaylord is provided on a rehabilitation unit in a long-term acute care hospital located on the same campus as the education portion of the program, no additional traveling is required.

    State-of-the-art equipment


    Through the CNA Academy at Gaylord, students will be trained with state-of-the-art equipment and exposed to a diverse team of experienced staff members, and to patients with various complex medical needs.

    Future employment potential


    CNA Academy graduates who successfully pass the curriculum and certification exam may be eligible for employment at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare. 

    Hands on training


    The program is led by a registered nurse and a CNA with many years of experience at Gaylord. Group size will be limited to 8 students per session.

    Course Details

    Explore The Course Details

    Curriculum & Educators

    Course content includes infection control, fall prevention strategies, legal and ethical responsibilities, effective communication, body mechanics, moving and positioning patients, personal care skills, nutrition, and measuring vital signs. 

    *Spring Calendar *

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    *Summer I Calendar *

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    *Summer II Calendar *

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    Course Instructors

    Kristen Berg, BSN, RN, CNA Academy Coordinator
    Beverly Teixeira, PCT Trainer

    Interested in finding out more information about the CNA Academy at Gaylord?

    Have questions? Call (203) 284-2784 or email: CNAacademy@gaylord.org

    The CNA Academy takes place in Gaylord's Nursing Education Classroom and Simulation Lab located at

    Gaylord Hospital
    50 Gaylord Farm Road
    Wallingford, CT 06492
    (203) 679-3510

    Apply Now

    Start Your Nursing Assistant Application