
Certified Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care)
Who We Are
This program prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for the expanding role of the nursing assistant in a long term care setting. On completion, the graduate will be prepared for employment as a nursing assistant in Long-term care, Assisted Living facilities, Sub-Acute Care, under the supervision of the RN/LPN. Clinical experience is provided at local long-term care facilities.
Admission Requirements
- Submit an admission application to Daytona State College online or on any campus.
- Print the CNA Information Packet. The information will tell you what you must complete by the first day of class. Requirements include:
- A physical exam
- Level II background check*
- Drug screening
* If any of the categories regarding criminal offenses are cause for concern, please contact the School of Nursing or call the CNA Registry at (850) 245-4567.
Spring 2023
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
Launch your path with a Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care) Certificate
career options
Most commonly a CNA will provide basic nursing care in hospitals, long term care nursing facilities, home health aide agencies and assisted living
centers. The most important part of a CNA's job is to help elderly patients with the
major activities that are required for them to live their lives.
- Nursing Homes (around 37% of CNAs work at nursing care facilities)
- Hospitals
- Assisted Living and Retirement Communities
- Home Healthcare
- Government Facilities
- Schools
- Clinics
- Hospice

Additional Information about the Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
key dates
Fall (September - November)
Mandatory CNA Orientation
August 28, 2023
Monday: 5 – 7 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus, Building 320, Room 328
Night Program
September 11, 2023 – November 1, 2023
Monday – Wednesday: 5 – 9:50 p.m.
Contact Us
(386) 506-3250
nursing@daytonastate.edu