Certified Nursing Assistant Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding Great Basin College's Certified Nursing Assistant course!
- Register as a GBC Student 775-327-2068 or admissions@gbcnv.edu.
- Enroll in the CNA course. Assistance with enrolling in a GBC class.
- Purchase a subscription from American Databank (Complio) 1-800-200-0853 or https://gbc.complio.com/. You will need to add these packages: vaccine tracking, drug screen, background check.
- Before class begins: 1) Upload all required documents into your new complio account before class begins. 2) Complete drug screen. 3) Obtain BLS from American Heart association (AHA).
- BLS is available at GBC call 775-327-2317.
The CNA course is a hybrid course consisting of three parts:
- Theory 40 hours
- Skills Lab 60 hours
- Clinical 20 hours
Course length is 4-8 weeks depending on location.
You must be 16 years of age to enroll in a CNA course.
No, you do not need a high school diploma or a GED to enroll in a CNA course.
Financial aid may be available. Please contact our Student Financial Services for more information.
- JOIN: 775-753-1700 or jrobertson@join.org
- EmployNV: Gaye Elliott 775-753-1900 gaelliott@detr.nv.gov
- H-1B Rural Healthcare Grant: 775-827-0184 sharyn@nvha.net
- Good Jobs Northern Nevada: 775-444-2821 djackson@nevadaworks.com
- Nye Communities Coalition Phone: 775-727-9970
GBC Health Sciences and Human Services offers these courses. Call 775-327-2317 for class information.
We offer CNA classes in Elko, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca, Ely and Pahrump.
Registration requirement information
Registration requirement information document.
For More Information Contact
Gina Johnson BSN, RN
CNA Program Coordinator
775.327.2309
gina.johnson@gbcnv.edu
