Each training entity shall have a qualified Program Director, who possesses, at minimum, the following:1. A current Indiana Registered Nurse license (IC 25-23-1-1).2. A minimum of two years of licensed nurse's experience, of which at least one year must be in the provision of long term care services.3. Documentation of completion in a course in teaching adults.4. Have a completed application for approval as a program director on file at the ISDH with all the required documentation.5. Be approved by the ISDH Division of Long Term Care Training Section as a program director.6. A vocational teacher's license will substitute for the required training in teaching adults.A delegated instructor must meet all of the following minimal requirements:1. Be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse licensed and in good standing in the State of Indiana.2. Have a minimum of one year of licensed nurse experience.3. Have completed a course in teaching adults.*Both the Director and delegated instructors must complete theNurse Aide Program Director & Instructor TrainingSeminar prior to teaching and/or Directing a CNA programhttps://nursing.iupui.edu/development/conferencesinstitutes/nurse-aide/index.shtml

The student must have successfully completed the Temporary Nursing Assistant (TNA)Curriculum provided on line by Ahcancal @ https://educate.ahcancal.org/products/temporary-nurse-aideandbe employed as a TNA in a long term care facility.

The potential student must:1. Sucessfully complete an entrance exam with a 70% or greater2. Complete an enrollment application3. Agree to a background check4. Obtain an 2-step TB test5. Obtain a physical6. Have a valid drivers license7. Complete a drug screen performed on site.

A student can apply at any time. Once the application and entrance exam are completed, the potential student, and facility contaact person, if applicable, will be notified of the next opening (if a waiting list applies). At that time, the can choose to pay a deposit by the 29th day of the month to hold their seat in the next class. Tuition remainder must be paid prior to the first day of class, (unless otherwise arranged)