Certified Nurse Aide program is a minimum of 105 hour program which includes didactic and practicum instruction in an approved ISDH classroom and clinical site with certified instructors which provides information on the care of residents in a skilled nursing setting, followingCMS guidelines. The graduate of the program must attend all classroom and clinical instruction, demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and the 72 skills necessary to pass the course. A test is administered at the end of the course demonstrating knowledge and the ability to demonstrate the skills/tasks necessary to become a Certified Nurse Aide. The successful graduate is listed in the Indiana State Department of Health Registry and the certification is renewable every two years with continued education in the field.