NURSE AIDE TRAINING

At present, we are seeking qualified instructors for our Nurse Aide (NATCEP) program. As soon as we onboard new staff, we will resume scheduling classes. If you would like notified when our next class is scheduled please email us.

Richard Medical Academy Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) is an Ohio Department of Health approved training program that teaches you the foundations needed to perform basic patient care in a variety of healthcare settings in as little as two (2) weeks. This course provides 76 hours of lecture and skills training,  16 hours of hands-on supervised resident care in a long-term care facility and 60 hours of lecture and skills laboratory experience in our fully appointed classrooms and skills labs.

Completion of RMA's ODH licensed NATCEP will provide you the training needed to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).  Upon successful completion of a NATCEP, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible to register for the state nurse aide test.

If you are 16 years of age or older and able to read and write:

1. Complete the Application 
2. Complete and submit a TB Test
3. Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination(s)

1. How much do Nurse Aides make?
2. How long does it take to become a Nurse Aide?
3. What is a Nurse Aide (NA)?
4. Is a NA the same as a Medical Assistant (MA)?
5. Is NA a degree?
6. How do I get my NA Certification?
7. What is your refund policy?
8. Still have more questions? Call us 419-776-1055 Option 4

You might be eligible to receive assistance with training if you are currently unemployed,  or receiving state or community assistance benefits.  Contact your local job placement agencies, unemployment offices, adult education department or welfare office to see if they can help you locate any programs that could help you to cover the cost of training to become a Nurse Aide.

• In Lucas County visit: https://www.ohiomeansjobs-lucas.com/
• Find your Ohio County here: https://jfs.ohio.gov/owd/WIOA/map.stm
• In Michigan: https://www.michiganworks.org/michigan-works-network