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Making sure that individuals are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills that they need to serve in the healthcare industry

CNA-1 Training is a 115-hour-long program offered throughout the year. Our 4-weeks and 3-days program is cost-effective and will prepare students for an entry-level position in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant. We also provide in-home assistance training in Charlotte, North Carolina for those seeking to expand their caregiving skills in home-based care settings.

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SERENITY NURSE AIDE ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS (effective January 1, 2026.)

Before they can proceed to our CNA training in Charlotte, North Carolina, prospective students must be 17 years old or older and provide the following:

  • Completed Application Form Along with an Application Fee of $50.00
  • High School Transcript (WITH ACTUAL GRADUATION DATE PRINTED)
  • High School Equivalency (GED)
  • Valid Driver’s License and signed Social Security card
  • Criminal Background Check (We will conduct one for you)
  • Proof of a negative Tuberculosis test performed within the last year ($35.00 if performed by Serenity staff)
  • Physical evaluation (cannot be over a year old by the time you start class)
  • Updated Hepatitis B vaccine (Must have been administered within the last 10 years)

COST BREAKDOWN:

  • Tuition including book $750
  • Background check $45
  • Lab fee $30
  • CPR $40
  • Registration $50
  • Uniform $35

Total cost: $950.00

Optional purchases:

  • All white women’s shoes $15.00
  • All black men’s shoes $15.00
  • BP set $40.00

Classes are provided Monday – Friday only, for a duration of 4 weeks with two available session times to choose from.

Class session times:

  • Morning – from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm
  • Evening – from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm

*DATES AND TIMES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE


Serenity Nurse Aide Academy 2026–2027 Class Schedule

2026 School Year

CNA I – Day & Evening (23 Days)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
January 26, 2026 February 25, 2026
March 9, 2026 April 9, 2026
April 27, 2026 May 27, 2026
June 8, 2026 July 8, 2026
July 20, 2026 August 19, 2026
September 8, 2026 October 8, 2026
October 19, 2026 November 18, 2026

CNA I Refresher (2 Weeks)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 23, 2026 March 6, 2026
April 6, 2026 April 17, 2026
June 8, 2026 June 19, 2026
August 10, 2026 August 21, 2026
October 12, 2026 October 23, 2026
December 7, 2026 December 18, 2026

CNA II (6 Weeks)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 2, 2026 March 13, 2026
May 4, 2026 June 12, 2026
August 10, 2026 September 18, 2026
October 12, 2026 November 20, 2026

Medication Aide (Monday–Thursday)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 2, 2026 February 5, 2026
April 6, 2026 April 9, 2026
August 24, 2026 August 27, 2026
November 16, 2026 November 19, 2026

Medication Technician (2 Days – Monday/Tuesday)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 9, 2026 February 10, 2026
April 6, 2026 April 7, 2026
July 13, 2026 July 14, 2026
October 12, 2026 October 13, 2026

Phlebotomy (Monday Start)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
January 26, 2026 March 27, 2026
April 6, 2026 June 5, 2026
July 13, 2026 September 4, 2026
October 5, 2026 November 27, 2026

Medical Assistant (35 Weeks)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
April 6, 2026 December 11, 2026

2026 Schedule of Holidays

Holiday Date
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 19
Good Friday April 3
Memorial Day May 25
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 7
Thanksgiving Day November 26
Christmas Day December 25

2027 School Year

CNA I – Day & Evening (23 Days)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
January 25, 2027 February 24, 2027
March 8, 2027 April 8, 2027
April 26, 2027 May 28, 2027
June 7, 2027 July 7, 2027
July 19, 2027 August 18, 2027
September 7, 2027 October 7, 2027
October 18, 2027 November 17, 2027

CNA I Refresher (2 Weeks)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
January 11, 2027 January 22, 2027
March 8, 2027 March 19, 2027
May 10, 2027 May 21, 2027
July 12, 2027 July 23, 2027
September 13, 2027 September 24, 2027
November 8, 2027 November 19, 2027

CNA II (6 Weeks)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 1, 2027 March 12, 2027
May 3, 2027 June 11, 2027
August 9, 2027 September 17, 2027
October 11, 2027 November 19, 2027

Medication Aide (Monday–Thursday)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 1, 2027 February 4, 2027
April 5, 2027 April 8, 2027
August 23, 2027 August 26, 2027
November 15, 2027 November 18, 2027

Medication Technician (2 Days – Monday/Tuesday)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
February 8, 2027 February 9, 2027
April 5, 2027 April 6, 2027
July 12, 2027 July 13, 2027
October 11, 2027 October 12, 2027

Phlebotomy (Monday Start)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
January 25, 2027 March 26, 2027
April 5, 2027 June 4, 2027
July 12, 2027 September 3, 2027
October 4, 2027 November 26, 2027

Medical Assistant (35 Weeks)

START DATE PROGRAM COMPLETION DATE
April 5, 2027 December 10, 2027

2027 Schedule of Holidays

Holiday Date
New Year’s Day January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18
Good Friday March 26
Memorial Day May 31
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day September 6
Thanksgiving Day November 25
Christmas Day December 25

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  • 6636 E WT Harris Blvd., Suite G&H Charlotte, North Carolina 28215
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