Southwest Vermont Career Development Center
301 Park Street
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
- Phone:
- (802) 447-0220
CNA Classes in Bennington, VT
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Bennington. Vermont requires 80 hours minimum of training and uses Excel Testing (the Vermont arm of D&SDT-Headmaster's NA testing program) for the competency exam.
Programs in Bennington
1
State Required Hours
80 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Excel Testing (the Vermont arm of D&SDT-Headmaster's NA testing program)
All CNA Programs in Bennington
Becoming a CNA in Vermont
Vermont is one of only a handful of states-along with New Hampshire and New York-that licenses its nurse aides at the state level. The Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential is regulated by the Vermont Board of Nursing operating under the Office of Professional Regulation in the Secretary of State's Office, headquartered at 89 Main Street in Montpelier.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Bennington
How many CNA training programs are available in Bennington, VT?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Bennington, VT. All programs must meet Vermont's minimum of 80 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Excel Testing (the Vermont arm of D&SDT-Headmaster's NA testing program) competency exam.
How do I become a CNA in Bennington, VT?
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To work as a CNA in Bennington, you must meet a Vermont-approved training program of at least 80 hours minimum, pass the Excel Testing (the Vermont arm of D&SDT-Headmaster's NA testing program) competency exam (Two-part state competency exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test and a hands-on skills evaluation of randomly assigned skills, including mandatory hand hygiene), and clear a Vermont Crime Information Center (VCIC) state criminal background check plus fingerprint-based federal check submitted with the LNA license application. Most candidates complete the full process in 8-14 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Bennington?
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No Bennington program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Vermont nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.