How to Open a CNA Training Class

There is a shortage of many careers in the field of health care, which includes certified nursing assistants. Starting your own CNA training facility would provide a valuable service to the community and help address this situation. It can also prove to be a very lucrative business for you.

• Apply for government funding. There are grants and loans available through the government for starting a small business. These are highly competitive so make sure that you have a solid business plan and show why there is a need for a training facility in your area and how your business would benefit those in the community.


• Secure a location for the school. Ideally, you should find a building that has enough space for you to be able to operate the office part of your business as well as the training portion for students. Once you have established a location, you can purchase the supplies and equipment that you need.


• Hire staff. You will need a secretary to take calls from prospective students as well as instructors to train them. Be certain that everyone you hire is qualified for the job and represents the culture of the school.


• Create the curriculum for the school. You need to implement the course of study that the students will follow. You also need to create a handbook listing the school's policies.


• Contact area facilities. Contact hospitals, doctor's offices and nursing homes and ask if they would be willing to let the students conduct clinical practice at their facility.   


• Become accredited. Earning state accreditation is a very important step for the training school because it is the only way that students can apply for certification after they finish your training program.