CNA PROGRAM

Archbold Medical Center is collaborating with Southern Regional Technical College to increase the number of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in our system. SRTC will provide course work as well as clinical hours required for the program. This program also includes Certified Medication Assistant training. SRTC will assist the students with required onsite testing once the program is complete. Two five-week courses will be taught each semester with a total of fourteen students per class. Students that are selected for the five-week training program will be hired as Archbold employees while earning CNA credit hours.

• Students who are selected will receive $2700 in scholarship funds, which will include the CNA program, books and materials, scrubs, and testing fees.
• Students will earn an hourly wage while completing course work and clinical hours.
• Students will be required to work one eight-hour shift per week at Archbold.
• Students will be required to sign a contract stating they will work for the organization for two years after certification is obtained.
• All CNA requirements outlined by the State of Georgia will be followed.
• Upon program completion, graduates will sit for the Georgia CNA Certification Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Once the student is certified, they will be placed at an Archbold Long Term Care Facility. Pay rate will be increased to C N A pay. If the student does not pass, they will work at one of Archbold’s acute care facilities until licensure is obtained.
• CNA’s, just like all nurses employed by Archbold, depending on the facility where they are placed, will work 12- hour shifts, day or night, any day of the week including weekends and holidays.

Archbold will screen all applicants following standard employment practices, including a face-to-face interview. In addition, candidates must also meet all the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Must be able to pass reading/math skill assessments
• Cannot be enrolled in any other college courses during the program
• Must have a clear background and drug screen
• Must pass employment physical and drug screen

The program will begin May 2023.

Direct any questions about the program to trbates@archbold.org or kmsmith@archbold.org.