The nursing assistant programs in Lehigh Acres, Florida that are currently open for enrollment as of the making of this post are shown on this page. For more information about enrolling in a Department of Health approved training course in this city, please call the phone number below.

East Lee County High School
715 Thomas Sherwin Avenue,
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
239-369-2932

Because of the high demand for nurse aides in Florida, more and more people want to find out what are the things needed to become one. It is good to know early on so that you can prepare for the things that need a bit of time to accomplish. This state requires the basic competency of being at least 18 years old and that the applicant must a high school diploma to become a nursing assistant. You should also complete a state-approved training program and pass the federal and the state background checks.

Completing the CNA training program will make you eligible to apply for the license exams. The license exams for this state are composed of a written and a skills evaluation. There are some occasions where the written part is replaced with an oral exam. This may be done if the applicant sends a letter of request along with his application. To get a license, you have to pass all the tests. You will receive a notification along with your license 14 days after you take the exams. The speed of the releasing of licenses will depend on the completeness of the requirements you gave during your application. The first part of the exams is the written exam.  You will be given 90 minutes to answer all 60 multiple-choice questions. The questions will focus on about the different roles of the nurse aide, the promotion of patient safety, and the promotion of function and health of the patient.

This is a census-designated place that is a part of Lee County. It is also a part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the last census of the area, their total population had reached up to 67,867 people. This community has a total area of approximately 95.98 square miles and a population density of 352.3/sq mile.

Health care providers whose services you can avail in the city include Stay At Home of Lee County, Medical Department Store, Urgent Care Center of SW Florida, Independent Care Givers Inc., All Canadian Drug Services, Security Alarm Corporation, Advanced Mobility & Medical Depot, Lehigh General & Implant Dentistry, and many more. photo attribution: aaet