Our Program
State-approved CNA training program designed to launch your healthcare career.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
Our Oregon State-approved CNA program prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare. You'll gain the skills and certification needed to work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home care settings.
What's Included
- 65 hours of classroom and lab instruction
- 40 hours of supervised clinical experience
- CPR/BLS certification add'l fee*
- Textbook and CNA kit included
- State exam preparation
- Job placement assistance
CPR Certification
AHA-aligned CPR BLS/Heartsaver certification for healthcare providers and the general public. Both courses are offered in a blended learning format — complete the online portion at your own pace, then come in for a hands-on skills demonstration to receive your AHA CPR card.
Blended Learning Format
Complete the AHA online course modules at your own pace from home, then schedule your in-person skills check with our instructor to demonstrate your competency and receive your official AHA CPR certification card.
Note: The AHA online course certificate is purchased directly through the AHA website and typically costs $20–$40 depending on the course selected.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
$80 — In-person class
$60 — Blended learning
Designed for healthcare professionals. Covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and 2-rescuer techniques.
Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid
$100 — In-person class
$80 — Blended learning
Designed for the general public and workplace settings. Covers CPR, AED, choking relief, and first aid basics.
Book online to reserve your seat! To inquire further, please contact 503-278-6625
Instructor is available to travel to your location within a 30-mile radius for CPR classes. Contact us for details.
Meet Your Instructor
Anne Newman, BSN, RN
Program Director & Nursing Assistant Instructor
With more than 20 years of nursing experience across a variety of healthcare settings, Anne brings a wealth of real-world knowledge, compassion, and practical experience to nursing assistant education. As the founder and instructor of Careers In Care Academy, Anne is passionate about helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills they need to begin a rewarding career in healthcare.
Her teaching philosophy is simple: students learn best when they feel supported, respected, and confident enough to practice. At Careers In Care Academy, students aren't just learning how to pass a test — they're preparing to provide safe, compassionate care and become dependable members of the healthcare team.
Ready to Get Started?
Enroll today and take the first step toward your healthcare career.