Nursing

State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)

Start your health care career – fast.

A State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) is a health care support professional who has completed the necessary training and certification process to assist patients in Ohio. Similar to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Nursing Assistants (NAs), STNAs provide essential patient care by monitoring health, assisting with daily activities, and supporting nurses and physicians.

As a graduate of Stark State College’s STNA course, you can find employment opportunities in health care facilities including hospitals, extended care facilities, schools and home care. To take your career a step further, you may also consider applying for our practical nursing program.

Program highlights

  • Gain short-term STNA training at little to no cost to you. Find out more about your options.
  • Take classes at Stark State College Akron or on main campus in North Canton.
  • Experience coursework in the classroom and practice lab – and via clinical hours. Day and evening classes are available.
  • Learn from nurses who have successfully completed the Ohio Department of Health’s Train the Trainer program and have many years of experience in education.

At the completion of the course, you will be eligible to take the state test to become certified as a State Tested Nurse Aide. Stark State’s STNA course is approved by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Contact Mary Carothers mcarothers@starkstate.edu or Amy Haddock ahaddock@starkstate.edu to start the application process.

Note: See information packet for complete list of admission requirements.

 

Stark State STNA Program – Day Schedule
NATCEP – Stark State College Akron
August 28 – October 4, 2024

DATE CLASS/CLINICAL TIME LOCATION
Wednesday, 8/28/24 Class #1 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306
Friday, 8/30/24 Class #2 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 9/4/24 Class #3 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #1
Friday, 9/6/24 Class #4 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 9/11/24 Class #5 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #2
Friday, 9/13/24 Class #6 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 9/18/24 Class #7 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #3
Friday, 9/20/24 Class #8 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 9/25/24 Class #9 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #4
Friday, 9/27/24 Clinical #1 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. TBD
Wednesday, 10/2/24 Clinical #2 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. TBD
Friday, 10/4/24 Final exam/skills review 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Room A306
Friday, 10/18/24 (tentative) State Test* 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Room A306

30-minute break scheduled for each day

*Bring state issued ID and original Social Security Card.

Stark State STNA Program – Evening Schedule
NATCEP – Stark State College Akron
October 21 – December 4, 2024

DATE CLASS/CLINICAL TIME LOCATION
Monday, 10/21/24 Class #1 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 10/23/24 Class #2 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Monday, 10/28/24 Class #3 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 10/30/24 Class #4 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #1
Monday, 11/4/24 Class #5 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 11/6/24 Class #6 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #2
Monday, 11/11/24 Class #7 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 11/13/24 Class #8 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #3
Monday, 11/18/24 Class #9 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Wednesday, 11/20/24 Class #10 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306 Quiz #4
Monday, 11/25/24 Class #11 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Wendesday, 11/27/24 Clinical #1 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. TBD
Monday, 12/2/24 Clinical #2 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. TBD
Wednesday, 12/4/24 Final exam/skills review 4 – 9:30 p.m. Room A306
Friday, 12/13/24 (tentative) State Test* 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Room A306

30-minute break scheduled for each day

*Bring state issued ID and original Social Security Card.

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