Schools in the Bronx Offering Home Health Aide Training
Part of the City University of New York (CUNY) family of schools, Lehman College offers a certified nursing assistant training program in the Bronx approved by the state of New York. Classes are held during the day and on the weekend, and students learn through classroom work and supervised clinical experience. This article examines this school and its CNA program. It also includes a table of information about the school, such as enrollment and costs.
School Information
Individuals considering home health aide training need to look closely at the schools they might attend. This table presents important facts about Lehman College that a prospective student should know.
| Lehman College | |
|---|---|
| School Type | 4-year; public |
| Total Enrollment (2021) | 14,392* |
| Campus Setting | Large city |
| Tuition & Fees (2019-2020) | $7,410 in-state*; $15,360 out -of-state* |
| % of First-Year Students Receiving Any Form of Aid (2020-2021) | 93%* |
| Acceptance Rate (2021) | 58%* |
| Retention Rate (2020-2021) | 74% (full-time students); 53% (part-time students)* |
| Graduation Rate (students who began in Fall 2015) | 53% overall (21% transfer-out rate)* |
Sources: *NCES College Navigator.
Lehman College
Established in 1968, the college offers more than 90 programs to its undergraduate and graduate students. Located on a 37-acre campus, the college offers seven allied health and medical certificates, including one in Certified Nursing Assistant, through its continuing education department.
Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
In the CNA training program, students learn skills that they can use to work in, among other facilities, nursing homes, hospitals and home health agencies. The 130-hour course includes a 30-hour nursing home clinical rotation. In order to enroll in the class, students need to complete CPR training for health care providers or be certified by the American Heart Association. Students also may need to pass a reading test. In addition, students must bring physical exam documents to the first session. Those who complete this program can sit for New York State credentialing exams.
