Kirkwood Community College's Certified Nursing Assistant program, whether hybrid or traditional, runs between four and 10 weeks, and the school has programs that can help with tuition assistance, too.

Becoming a CNA involves completing a state-approved training program from a community college, high school or healthcare facility.

KCCI's Marcus McIntosh visited Des Moines Area Community College’s CNA programs to learn more.

All of Iowa’s 15 community colleges offer CNA-training programs of some kind, mandating 75 to 85 hours. Students have to pass a state skills test and state written exam to be certified in Iowa ...