Health Center to Offer CNA Course in Albion

By: Aprill Murphy

Albion, NE (February 17, 2025) – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is excited to announce the launch of a Hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course in collaboration with Central Community College (CCC). This course, previously offered last fall exclusively to Boone Central High School students, is now open to the public. Typically, individuals seeking this certification must travel to a larger town, but BCHC is making it more accessible by offering the program locally.

This hybrid course provides students with a flexible learning structure, combining 30 hours of online coursework with 46 hours of in-person lab training at BCHC. The lab portion will be led by Jennifer Molt and Angie Schalk, RN, Hospital Nursing Supervisor at BCHC. According to Jennifer Molt, “This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in healthcare. The hybrid format allows students to complete coursework online while still gaining hands-on experience through in-person labs.”

Applications for the course are due by February 27. Selected participants will be notified by March 14, and registration through CCC will open in April. Orientation and the online Canvas course will begin on May 14, with the first lab session starting on May 22. Lab sessions will be held on May 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, and June 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The final exam will take place on June 6.

The total cost of the course is approximately $460, which includes tuition, books, and fees payable to Central Community College. The course will only be held if at least six students enroll. Applicants must apply online by February 27, and payment will be due to CCC following selection.

The in-person lab training will be conducted at Boone County Health Center using mannequins and supplies provided in part by a grant from the Albion Education Foundation.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jennifer Molt at jmolt@boonecentral.esu7.org.