State-approved nursing assistant schools that are offering courses that are available for you to enroll in within Clarksdale, Mississippi are all found on this page. If you have any questions about fees, schedules, and other matters, you can call them using the contact number provided.

Carl Keen Vocational Center
1050 Walnut Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-8580
http://www.cmsd.k12.ms.us/votech/default.htm

Coahoma Community College
3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627 – 2571
http://www.coahomacc.edu/

There are two ways to become a CNA in the state of Mississipi. One is to challenge and pass the certification exam, which is only offered to those who were able to receive proper training. The other is by reciprocity. The latter option is only available for those who are already a nurse aide that is currently registered to another state.

If you have no proper education and training, you will need to first enroll in a 130-hour training program. You will be spending your time learning different concepts of the Fundamentals of Nursing and train in an actual clinical setting. You will learn things like infection control, mental health, rehabilitation, and the promotion and respect of the patient’s rights and independence. These programs last only 6 weeks. Afterwards, you can then apply for the examinations by simply sending in your application form along with other needed documents like proof of training.

Reciprocity is the process by which a nurse aide is allowed to transfer into the state and work in a healthcare facility. When applying, the applicant must currently have an active certification and have no records of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of a patient’s property. Like all other applicants, he must also be able to pass the criminal background checks, which are done at both Federal and State levels.

Clarksdale is the county seat of Coahoma County. It was named after its founder John Clark, who was the brother-in-law of James Lusk Alcom. This town was known as the “Golden Buckle in Cotton Bell” and was nicknamed as Clarksvagas. It has a total population of 20,645 and a total area of 13.8 square miles. You can find this city on the banks of Sunflower River, which is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta.

Examples of healthcare providers that are in the area include Family First, Delta Manor Developmental Residential Center, Woman’s Clinic, Gamma Health Care, Campbell Family Clinic, Clarksdale Urology Clinic, North Delta Medicine Clinic, Region One Mental Health, Memphis Heart Clinic, Aaron E Henry Community Health, and Children’s Clinic of Clarksdale. photo attribution: usarmyafrica