AMCA career certification
Nursing Assistant (National)
A nationally recognized nursing-assistant credential. Note: this is a national certification, not the NJ CNA.
Where it takes you
A nationally recognized nursing-assistant credential. Note: this is a national certification, not the NJ CNA. Through NJHEC's hybrid model you study the knowledge online on your schedule, then build hands-on skills in person with personal guidance from an NJ DOE-certified instructor.
What's included
- HEC online classroom access
- Study materials
- Career-readiness: resume + interview help
- Personal guidance from an NJ DOE-certified instructor
Students pay the textbook and AMCA exam fee directly to AMCA, at a discounted rate.
Prerequisites
- 18 years or older
- High-school diploma or GED
- 9th-grade reading & math level
- Basic English (speaking, reading, writing)
Proof it works
- 97%
- AMCA first-attempt pass
- 90
- Program hours
- Hybrid
- Delivery
- Since 2018
- NJ DOE approved
Questions
Before you enroll.
What are the prerequisites?
To enroll you must be: 18 years or older; High-school diploma or GED; 9th-grade reading & math level; Basic English (speaking, reading, writing).
Is this certification recognized?
This is a nationally recognized Nursing Assistant certification. Note it is the national credential, not the NJ state CNA.
What's included, and what do I pay separately?
Tuition includes HEC's online classroom, study materials, career-readiness help, and personal instructor guidance. Students pay the textbook and AMCA exam fee directly to AMCA, at a discounted rate.
How long is it valid and how do I renew?
Most certifications are valid about two years; you renew with CEUs or by retaking the course, both offered by NJHEC.
Can it be taught in Spanish?
Select courses can be taught in Spanish, though exams are in English. Ask during your free call.
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Start with Nursing Assistant (National).
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