Nurse Aide Training Program

To be accepted into St. Luke’s Ministry Nurse Aide Training Program an applicant must:

• Show a history of successful work experience (strong preference given to those with paid senior care-giving experience)
• Have good study habits (note: a high school diploma or GED is not required)
• Be able to speak, read and write English proficiently (an English test may be required)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Have reliable transportation to the training class and the clinical site
• Have childcare arranged (if applicable) for the three-week training class
• Be physically fit and able to lift over 30 pounds

Note:  There is a strong demand for our Nurse Aide Training Program.  Very strong preference is given to those with paid senior care-giving experience, such as assisted living or home healthcare, or to those who have completed most of their science pre-requisites for nursing school.

Immigrant Support Program

Applicants to St. Luke’s Ministry Immigrant Support Program must:

• Be able to speak, read and write English proficiently (an English test may be required)
• Have good study habits (a high school diploma or GED is not required)
• Have reliable transportation to the training class and/or support modules

 Graduates from Other Programs

Graduates from other Nurse Aide training programs interested in participating in either our Skills Practice Workshops or Written-Exam Preparation Classes must show:

• Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide training program
• Be able to speak, read and write English proficiently (an English test may be required)
• Ability to commit to attending the additional support modules needed to pass the certification exam
• Reliable transportation to participate in the support modules