Iowa CNA Certification Program
Start Your CNA Career in Just 5 Weeks
Just In Time Training Academy offers a focused, 5-week CNA certification program — 4 weeks of classroom and skills training followed by 1 week of hands-on clinical experience.
Iowa State CNA Registry Exam Prep Included
The Program
How It Works — 5 Weeks to Certification
Weeks 1 – 4
Classroom & Skills Training
Learn the foundations of patient care, anatomy, infection control, vital signs, and CNA skills through structured classroom instruction and hands-on lab practice.
Week 5
Clinical Experience
Apply your skills in a real healthcare facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Gain the hands-on patient care hours required for Iowa CNA certification.
After Completion
Iowa Registry Exam Ready
Receive your certificate of completion and sit for the Iowa State CNA Registry Exam. Our program is designed to fully prepare you for both the written and skills portions.
Program Information
What You Need to Know
Certified Nurse Aide Training (CNA) Requirements:
A completed physical examination and required immunization records must be submitted. This includes either two TB skin tests completed within one year or a Quantiferon Gold or T-Spot blood test, as well as a seasonal influenza vaccination (required during October through March). All documentation must be turned in to your instructor on the first day of class.
Participants must be at least 16 years old to enroll.
Full attendance is mandatory. Students must attend 100% of the course to receive a certificate of completion.
In accordance with state requirements, a criminal background check must be completed no later than 48 business hours before the first day of class. The background check fee is already included in the cost of tuition.
Students who are pregnant must provide a physician's release stating "No Lifting Restrictions" before they may participate in the clinical rotation.
Student Resources
Important Forms
Download and complete the forms below before your first day of class. Bring all completed documents to your instructor.
Physical Examination Form
Required health form to be completed by your physician before the first day of class.
Immunization Record Form
Document your TB test results, Quantiferon Gold / T-Spot, and influenza vaccination.
Criminal Background Check Authorization
Must be submitted at least 48 business hours before the first day of class.
Physician Release Form
Required for students who are pregnant — must state "No Lifting Restrictions."
Student Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the program? Find answers to the most common ones below.
Your Credentials
What You'll Earn
Certificate of Completion
Upon successfully completing the 5-week program — including both classroom and clinical components — you will receive an official certificate of completion from Just In Time Training Academy.
Iowa State CNA Registry Eligibility
Our program meets Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing requirements, making you eligible to sit for the Iowa State CNA Competency Evaluation — the written and skills exam required for registry placement.
A Program Built for All
Language should never stand between you and a healthcare career. This program is designed to meet you where you are.
Is Language a Barrier? Not Here.
Whether you speak French, Lingala, Swahili, or English — or even if English isn't your strong suit — you belong in this program. Instruction is delivered in a way that supports all learners, so no one gets left behind.
Every student — regardless of background or native language — is fully prepared to pass their boards and work as a CNA at a nursing home or hospital.
Ready to Begin Your Healthcare Career?
Enrollment is open. In 5 weeks, you could be a certified nursing assistant — prepared, credentialed, and ready to make a difference.