NYSDOH Approves New Hybrid Online TNA to CNA Training Program through Academic Platform
NYSHFA is pleased to announce the NYSDOH approval of the Hybrid On-line Temporary Nurse Aide (TNA) to CNA Training Program through Academic Platform offered through the American Health Care Association. This program is ONLY for the transition of the TNA to CNA which will “expire” on June 7th with an additional 4 months to complete the required training, ending on Oct 7th, 2022. This program meets the requirement for the NYSDOH approved 75-hour TNA to CNA: 24 hours didactic and 16 hours lab/clinical if the TNA has met the requirements: 30 days working or 150 hours as a TNA. Per NYSDOH DAL NH-21-18, (35) additional hours will be credited for each TNA in recognition of their “on the job training” and employment providing resident care between March 1, 2020, through the end of the federal PHE. (Waiver ending 6/7/22).
Any nursing facility that wants to participate in this on-line program must submit the attached letter of intent to DOH to receive a distinct on-line TNA to CNA training program number. This number will allow the facility to submit applications for their on-line students to take the New York State certified nurse aide exams and receive outcome data from Prometric. Should a facility already have a TNA to CNA training program number and wants to add this on-line training option, it must submit the letter for an on-line program number via the email NATP.DOH@health.ny.gov as well any questions the facility may have.
Once the facility receives their online number approved by the DOH, facilities must complete the form found on the following link below to get started https://cnaonline.com/facilities/#facilities-form. Additionally, documents regarding how the training works, and the pricing policy are attached below.
NYSHFA/NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
518-462-4800 x15
Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16
