Begin your path into direct patient care with the August Certified Nursing Assistant Course hosted by St. Peter's Health in Helena, Montana.
This CNA training course is open to both internal and external applicants and includes online lectures, in-person skills lab training, clinical experience, and CNA testing.
Event details
- Course dates: Monday, August 17 – Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: St. Peter's Health Administration - SimLab
- Address: 2500 East Broadway Street, Helena, MT 59601
- Hosted by: St. Peter's Health
- Organiser: St. Peter's Health
- Tickets: $956.88
- Format: Hybrid, with online lectures, in-person skills lab, clinicals, and testing
Course schedule
The course schedule includes:
- August 17 – August 28, 2026: Online lecture via Microsoft Teams, Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- August 31 – September 4, 2026: In-person skills lab training, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- September 5 and September 12, 2026: Clinicals, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, with 25 clinical hours per candidate
- September 19, 2026: CNA testing begins at 9:00 AM and continues until finished
About the course
This Certified Nursing Assistant course is designed to prepare students for hands-on patient care work through a structured combination of theory, practical skills, clinical experience, and final testing.
Students will complete online coursework before attending in-person lab training and clinical shifts, giving them the opportunity to develop essential CNA skills in a guided learning environment.
Who can apply
This class is open to both:
- Current St. Peter's Health employees
- External applicants
External applicants may choose a private-pay option that does not require employment at St. Peter's Health.
External applicant pathway
External applicants interested in working at St. Peter's Health and gaining a scholarship should apply for a CNA or aide position currently posted on the St. Peter's Health website.
Applicants who do not want to pursue employment at St. Peter's Health may choose the private-pay option.
St. Peter's Health employee pathway
Current St. Peter's Health employees may have the cost of the programme covered through the internal process.
Employees should:
- Notify their director or manager of their interest in the training programme
- Be an employee in good standing
- Apply for a Certified Nursing Assistant position through the St. Peter's Health website
- Review the CNA position description before applying
- Complete an interview with department leadership if selected
- Wait for further course details if offered a position and invited to attend the CNA Training Program
Who it’s for
This course is suitable for people who want to begin a healthcare career, gain foundational patient care skills, or move into a CNA role.
It may be especially useful for career changers, entry-level healthcare applicants, current support staff, and people considering future nursing or healthcare pathways.
Contact information
For questions about the course, contact Sara Churchill at [email protected].
Important note
Event details can change. Please confirm ticket availability, final pricing, scholarship eligibility, employee coverage requirements, course schedule, clinical requirements, testing details, and any registration updates with the organiser before enrolling.
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