Become a nurse aide with Messiah University’s nurse aide training program

Take your first step to becoming a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) in the state of Pennsylvania

Students who complete Messiah University’s nurse aide training program will receive a completion certificate and are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) written exam and skills test. Nurse aides who pass this state exam receive certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and are added to Pennsylvania’s nurse aide registry, which employers use to confirm that you meet the federal and state requirements to practice as a CNA.

About Messiah University’s nurse aide training program

Messiah University is now enrolling for its four-week, in-person, 120-hour Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program at Messiah Lifeways.

Who is Messiah’s nurse aide training program designed for?

Becoming a nurse aide is an in-demand full-time or part-time employment opportunity in a variety of healthcare settings. This program could be right for you if:

What will Messiah’s nurse aide training program prepare me to do?

Our nurse aide training program provides comprehensive, hands-on education that prepares you for a successful career as a nurse aide. Through a combination of expert-led instruction, clinical experience, and skill-building exercises, our program empowers you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in patient and resident care and beyond.

What you’ll gain from our program:

• Core competencies in patient care: Master essential skills in hygiene, mobility, vital signs, infection control, nutrition and patient safety, ensuring you’re well-prepared for real-world healthcare environments.
• Compassionate communication: Build strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients or residents and their families and the healthcare team, making you an invaluable asset in any care setting.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving: Learn to think on your feet and adapt to fast-paced medical environments, making confident decisions that prioritize patient and resident wellbeing.
• Certification readiness: We equip you with the knowledge, competencies and preparation you’ll need to pass the state certification exam and meet professional standards for nurse aides as regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Start your journey with our nurse aide training program and become the compassionate, skilled, and confident healthcare professional that patients, residents and families depend on every day. 

Location

Messiah University’s program is taught at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, a leading regional provider of a comprehensive network of senior community services and residential living communities.

Tuition benefit for Messiah Lifeways employees and Messiah University students

Messiah Lifeways employees or Messiah University students who successfully complete the Messiah University Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program have the opportunity to receive the $1,600 course tuition paid for them (including competency test fees) if they agree to work for Messiah Lifeways as a nurse aide.

Questions and next steps?

For more information on application requirements and other program details visit our Nurse Aide Training page.