Grow your health care career with the Living Branches CNA certification class. Apply today and earn while you learn!
CNA Training Class
Start Your Career as a CNA
Living Branches offers a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. As a student, you’ll learn about the roles and responsibilities of caring for the residents in our long-term care communities.
All students are hired as Living Branches employees during the seven- or nine-week course and earn $15.00 per hour. Upon successful completion of the course, students may be offered a position at Living Branches.
Living Branches has it all for health care jobs – training classes, tuition reimbursement, nursing scholarships, and opportunities to advance within the organization.
Upcoming Classes
2025 Morning Classes
March 12-April 30, 2025 at Dock Woods- June 18-August 6, 2025 at Souderton Mennonite Homes
- August 27-October 15, 2025 at Dock Woods
- October 29-December 18, 2025 at Souderton Mennonite Homes
2025 Evening Classes
January 7-March 11, 2025 at Dock WoodsApril 1-June 3, 2025 at Souderton Mennonite Homes- July 1-September 2, 2025 at Dock Woods
Apply Today!
Applications are due at least 60 days before the start of each class. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis within 60 days of the start of each class.
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Review frequently asked questions about applying, attending, and getting certified after Living Branches’ CNA class.
Curriculum Overview
Students will understand the normal aging process and their impact on improving the quality of life for older adults. Some of the nursing skills to be taught include: taking and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respirations. Students will assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing and hygiene, toileting, feeding, and exercise. Safety and correct body mechanics will be taught and used to assist residents with moving, walking, and positioning. Issues related to end-of-life care, infection control, and responding to emergencies will also be addressed.
Hourly Rates
- Students are paid $15.00/hour for the course.
- If a graduate from the class is offered and accepts a job offer from Living Branches, they will continue at the uncertified nursing assistant rate of $16.00/hour.
- When the employee successfully completes and passes the written and skills portion of the state exam, the rate will be increased to match the department rate: $17.65/hour in Personal Care, and $20.00/hour in Health Care. Those working second or third shift will receive an extra $2.00/hour shift differential in addition to the increased rate.