Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

Competency-Based Modules

• Module 1: Foundations of the CNA Role
  Introduces learners to the fundamental responsibilities, professional standards, scope of practice, and ethical considerations central to the CNA role.
• Module 2: Teamwork & Effective Communication
  Focuses on cultivating collaborative skills, emphasizing clear communication strategies, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness within healthcare settings.
• Module 3: Environment of Care
  Covers safety practices, infection prevention, patient hygiene, and maintaining a therapeutic environment for optimal patient well-being.
• Module 4: Care Across the Lifespan
  Examines specialized caregiving approaches, emphasizing age-appropriate care techniques and patient-centered support from infancy to older adulthood.
• Module 5: Disease Processes
  Introduces basic anatomy and physiology, exploring common medical conditions, their symptoms, and CNA-specific strategies for providing supportive patient care.
• Module 6: Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health, Cognitive Issues, and Comfort Care
  Addresses caregiving strategies for individuals with intellectual, mental, or cognitive impairments, emphasizing compassionate comfort care and patient dignity.
• Module 7: Standard of Care – Essential Functions Part 1
  Provides detailed instruction on fundamental CNA clinical tasks and responsibilities, including foundational patient care and essential skills.
• Module 8: Standard of Care – Essential Functions Part 2
  Builds on prior skills by focusing on advanced CNA functions, integrating hands-on techniques for complex patient care scenarios.
• Skills Lab
  Offers hands-on practice and skill-building exercises in a supervised lab environment to reinforce essential CNA techniques and competencies.
• Clinical Rotation for Skills Validation
  Allows learners to apply skills in real-world clinical environments, validating proficiency under direct supervision and preparing participants for professional practice.

Basic Competencies:

• Understanding healthcare roles and responsibilities
• Basic anatomy and physiology knowledge
• Infection control practices
• Safe collection and transportation of specimens

Basic Nursing Skills (ADLs):

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene
• Dressing assistance
• Feeding and monitoring nutritional intake
• Toileting and continence care
• Patient positioning and repositioning
• Assistance with range of motion (ROM) exercises
• Bed-making (occupied and unoccupied)
• Skin integrity maintenance and pressure ulcer prevention

Patient-Centered Care:

• Cultural humility and sensitivity
• Patient privacy and confidentiality
• Identifying emotional and psychosocial needs
• Recognizing and responding to patient distress
• Compassionate end-of-life care

Safety Competency:

• Safe patient ambulation, transfers, and mobility support
• Fall prevention strategies
• Non-invasive pain management and comfort measures
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques
• Application of non-invasive restraints

Communication and Documentation:

• Effective, clear communication with patients and healthcare teams
• Accurate documentation and EMR maintenance
• Precise measurement and recording of vital signs
• Monitoring and recording intake and output (I&O)
• Being an integral part of the healthcare team

Personal Well-Being:

• Self-care, resilience, and stress management
• Efficient time management and work-life balance
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an excellent path for individuals who are compassionate, dependable and passionate about caring for others. While specific eligibility requirements may vary by state, most programs require candidates to be between 16 and 18 years old and in good physical health. Some states may also require a high school diploma or GED. Prospective CNAs must be able to perform essential physical tasks such as lifting patients and must complete a background check, drug screening and maintain current immunizations. Additionally, candidates must pass both a written knowledge exam and a hands-on skills assessment to demonstrate their competency. More than just meeting technical requirements, successful CNAs are those who bring empathy, patience and a strong work ethic to the essential role of supporting patients and healthcare teams.

Our programs are designed for engaging, career-focused learning in groups of 10 or more. Each participating organization must enroll a minimum of 10 learners to launch a cohort. This format encourages collaboration, shared learning and organizational impact—ensuring your team moves forward together.

• Learning Management System (LMS) for centralized access to all coursework, assessments, and learning activities
• Digital eBook (Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants) embedded within the LMS
• Ongoing technical administration and platform support
• Dedicated Community Manager to foster engagement and learner success
• Measurable results reporting to track learner outcomes and program impact
• Adaptive spaced repetition powered by Cerego to boost retention and long-term learning
• Director-level support throughout program implementation and the application process
• System sponsorship and a designated project owner for strategic alignment
• Guidance for Site Administrators during the program approval process
• Strategic consultation to ensure compliance and alignment with workforce development goals

• Site Administrator to oversee program implementation locally
• Approved Instructor(s) to facilitate skills and theory instruction
• Program Director to ensure regulatory compliance and educational oversight
• Skills lab and clinical site for hands-on training and competency validation
• Necessary equipment and supplies to support both lab and clinical instruction

Technical Administration and Support

OpusVi offers comprehensive wraparound technical administration and support for every program and cohort. These services include:

• End-to-end project management through planning, onboarding and deployment
• Ongoing 24/7 technical and administrative support for each learner
• Enhanced learning technology that identifies and supports at-risk learners to promote engagement and success
• Continuous performance monitoring and detailed reporting to track progress and outcomes

Community Manager

To ensure the success of your Certified Nursing Assistant Program, OpusVi will assign a dedicated Community Manager based on the size and specific needs of your system. This individual serves as a consistent point of contact, supporting user engagement from onboarding to completion. The Community Manager also provides:

• Custom reports and data insights
• Tailored learner interventions and support
• Oversight of system-wide engagement and satisfaction metrics

Director-Level Support

In addition to technical and learner-facing support, OpusVi provides Director-level expertise to guide your organization through the CNA program application and approval process. This includes:

• Step-by-step support for regulatory submissions and compliance documentation
• Participation in strategic planning and stakeholder meetings
• Expert guidance to align the program with state-specific requirements and timelines

Our programs are designed for group-based learning with a minimum of 10 participants. While we don’t offer individual enrollment at this time, you’re welcome to organize your own group of 10 or more peers to start a cohort. You can also speak with your employer about enrolling your team through your organization.