State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)

Virtual Classroom Learning Format

Health Industry Solutions now offers a robust virtual classroom environment which promotes engagement and positive interaction between all participants. The virtual classroom is an excellent alternative for individuals and remote workers.

All STNA classes are being offered in a Hybrid format (online and lecture). Lecture is done through Blackboard with skills and clinicals being offered in the classroom using proper social distancing. The College will provide each student and instructor with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (masks, gloves, and shields).

Program Overview

State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) play a critical role within the health care industry. As a member of the health care team, STNA’s are the frontline staff because they have the most direct contact with patients.

Work Environment

STNA’s work in a variety of settings like in a patient’s home, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, residential care facilities, clinics, day care centers, assisted living facilities and etc. State Tested Nursing Assistants improve their patients’ well-being by assisting them with personal care and monitoring progress with their recovery goals. They work as Care Partners, Patient Care Assistants, Caregivers, Clinical Assistants, Home Health Aides, Resident Assistants and more.

Career Outlook

As a STNA, your career outlook is excellent. As the health care industry continues to expand, employment is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations.

In Ohio, the pay range for a STNA is $21,990 to $37,040 with U.S. Median Wages (2019) of $14.26 hourly, $29,660 annually (source National Center for O*NET Development. Ohio Wages: 31-1014.00 - Nursing Assistants. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved October 15, 2020, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/31-1131.00?zip=44115&g=Go).

STNA’s may advance to other occupations through experience or additional training. STNA’s can continue their education to become Medical Assistants, Nurses or other health care workers.

Target Audience

If you are a caring individual who enjoy helping people, the STNA position is for you. Working with patients who need your assistance and care will provide a sense of purpose at work. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are able to help others live a more fulfilling life? If so, train for this in-demand health career through our Ohio Department of Health approved training program.

Refund Policy

A 100% refund is given if a completed withdrawal request is received before the class begins for open enrollment courses provided that you have not opened an account with our background check vendor, CastleBranch. In the event that you have opened a CastleBranch account, and request a withdrawal from the class before the first day of class, then only a 90% refund is given.

No refund is given after the class begins.