York College is located in Queens County, New York state of America. The college was established in 1847 as the Free Academy. In 1961 the City University of New York was started incorporating the Free Academy and other units, which were under the Board of Higher Education at that time.

The program offered by the York College includes 130-hour CNA training program, which consist of classroom instruction, lab practice and industry internship. The successful completion of this program allows a student to appear for the New York State Department of Health Certified Nursing Assistant examination.

Course Curriculum

• · Basic Nursing and Personal Skills
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents
• Resident’s Rights
• Mental health and Social Service Needs
• Supervised Clinical Training with Nursing Home Residents
• Basic Restorative Services

The City University of New York (CUNY) – York College CNA Program also lay further emphasis upon the quality of a student for excellent communication, reading and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, compassionate nature and reading comprehensions.

The completion of training program and earning of certification by passing New York State Department of Health Certified Nursing Assistant examination allows a CNA listing with state Nurse Aide Registry and working in various health care centers in and around New York city.

There is great opportunity for the certified CNAs through this university, as the national projected job growth between 2004 and 2014 is faster than average, 21 to 35%. The projection shows, easy availability of the jobs in many reputed hospitals in New York City. They can also earn median salary of $29,000 as an entry level certified nurse aide.