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Workforce 1 will deny you a voucher for CNA/ NAA training if you have not had any previous experience in the field. In my case, before becoming unemployed (as an Executive Assistant), I was attending classes at a community college for nursing. I had to show them that I had finished my prerequisites and had declared nursing as a major. Although, when I attended their grant seminar, they stated that they would also accept time you spent as a volunteer or any type of internship in that profession. However, your advocate will determine if it is a sufficient amount of time or experience. I hope that helps....

The CNA course is about 6 weeks. However, if you are considering the NAA (Nurse Aide Advanced) course, which includes phlebotomy and EKG, it is an additional 5 weeks...You do an externship at a nursing home during the 6th week of the CNA course. I hope that helps....

Hi Ladybug09: I'm currently attending school there. I love it! The classes are small and intimate and the teachers are pretty good. And, it's centrally located. The drawback is that it is VERY eccelerated! But, as long as you can keep up, you'll do fine. I've just finished my CNA and taking my boards on 8/13. I'm doing my PCA, Phlebotomy and EKG course at the moment. Best of luck with your decision...