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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OFFERING ADVANCED CNA PROGRAMS

The availability of an Advanced Certified Nurse Aide (ACNA) course at Virginia community colleges holds significant importance in the healthcare field and benefits both students and the community at large. Community colleges offering an ACNA course play a critical role in providing accessible education, strengthening the healthcare workforce, collaborating with healthcare providers, creating career advancement opportunities, and serving as a pathway to further education. 

The community colleges listed here currently offer this specialized training, contribute to the overall development of the healthcare field, address workforce needs, and empower individuals to pursue fulfilling careers in healthcare. Visit their websites to find out more!

1. Blue Ridge Community College
2. Northern Virginia Community College
3. Virginia Peninsula Community College (ACNA course in development)

All Advanced Certified Nurse Aide programs offered at the community college level must submit an application to the Virginia Board of Nursing for approval, which includes a curriculum that is developed by the program in accordance with the provisions outlined in 18VAC90-26-90.

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Acknowledgements: The Advanced Certified Nurse Aide contract was awarded to LeadingAge Virginia in 2019 from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) with funding from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Civil Monetary Penalty Reinvestment Program.