How much is the TOTAL cost of the program?

This is an excellent question to ask as you shop for the best program for you.  The TOTAL cost of our program is ONLY $395.  This includes everything listed on page 1 of this website.  In addition, we offer our graduates FREE skill review practice with a nurse every other Thursday evening AND we have 7 different versions of written practice tests that gradutes may take anytime the classroom is open-also free of charge!  You will not be asked to pay one more penny to complete your program. care4you2 IS certified by the State of Ohio.

2.

Is the State Test a separate fee?

Yes.  The typical state test fee is $100 (and $5 to fax the registration) and is explained in detail on this site on the State Test page/tab.

3.

How long do I have to take the state test once I complete the course and receive my certificate?

You have 24 months to take and pass your state test in order to be considered a STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant).  care4you2 IS a state test site, however testing is open ONLY to our graduates.

4.

What is the difference between a STNA and a CNA?

Once you complete a state certified nurse aide training program in the state of Ohio, you are considered a Nurse Aide.  A STNA means that the nurse aide has taken and successfully passed the state examination and is now licensed in the State of Ohio as a State Tested Nursing Assistant.  Some states, like Michigan, call their state tested Nurse Aides CNA's (Certified Nurse Aides).  The State of Ohio does not recognize "CNA" as a designation for a nurse aide.

5.

Does care4you2 include CPR/First Aid training with your STNA classes?

While CPR/AED and First Aid are not a part of the STNA training program, care4you2 does offer a variety of ASHI (Ameican Safety and Health Institute) CPR/AED and First Aid classes.  Anyone currently signed up for, taking or graduated from a care4you2 STNA program will receive a student discount off our already low training costs (see the current offerings, dates and prices on the CPR/First Aid tab). Our highly recommended classes are scheduled frequently and now, a portion of the class may be completed online. 

6.

Do you offer a variety of classes?

Yes.  We have a full-time day class, 8:30am to 5pm (classroom hours), for 2 weeks; a part-time day class, 9am to 2:30pm (classroom hours), for 3 weeks; and an evening/weekend Combo class, Fridays 5p-9:15p and Saturday and Sundays from 8am to 5pm (classroom hours) for 4 weekends.  Clinical hours are typically 6am to 3pm and are held on 2 of the days you are normally scheduled for class.  See the Class Schedule tab for details. 

7.

What are the pre-requisites? Do I need a high school diploma or GED to take the class?

There are no educational prerequisites.  No you do not have to have a high school diploma or GED however we strongly encourage people without it to pursue that education as many employers may require such.

8.

I've called around to check out other programs.  Why is care4you2 the one I should choose?

Simply put, we're the best! 

• We were approached by the University of Pheonix, after they researched us and compared us to other programs in the area.  Due to the high quality of our program and our high pass rate amongst other things, we were offered an agreement whereby our students can receive a full semester of college credit with the University of Pheonix when they take our STNA classes. 
• We have such an excellent reputation with several local employers due to the quality of the employees they get when they hire care4you2 graduates that we frequently receive calls from employers who request our graduates apply with them.
• We are fully invested in the success of our students.  Once a person graduates from care4you2 STNA classes, they do not pay for any additional practice time needed but can practice with us as frequently as they like to build their confidence, skills and understanding of the basic concepts so that they can be as successful as possible when they take the state test.
• We constantly evaluate and re-evaluate our program to give the student the absolute best quality learning materials and education possible. 
• We listen to our students!  Each student is given the opportunity to evaluate the program and make suggestions for a better program.  When our students provide constructive criticism, we are able to learn from them, grow and continue to offer an even more excllent program.
• care4you2 does not charge students for missed time/days needing to be made up nor do we remove people from the program for missing time/days*.  Though we discourage missing any time, the nurses have been known to work well with students who have valid reasons for missing time.  (*The State of Ohio REQUIRES that students make up all time, hour for hour, within 60 days from the first date of any missed time or the student must start a program all over again if they wish to sit for the STNA examination.)

9.

care4you2 is the class for me! How do I sign up?

You can sign up online (go to the Register for Classes Online tab) and payment in full is required for this option (see the Pay Online tab under the registration tab).  Or you can register and pay in person in full (by cash, money order or credit card) OR with our cash only payment plan ($95 down reserves your seat in the class of your choice as long as seats are still available. Pay equal weekly cash installments by a designated day each week (see the payment plan information on page 1 of this website.)  When you register in person, expect to spend aproximately 5 minutes to complete the paperwork and allow us to make a copy of your driver's license or state ID.

care4you2 typically only allows a maximum of 16 students to a classroom for optimal learning and hands on experience for our students.

10.

What do I need for the first day of class?

• If you registered online or did not bring your ID with you in person when you registered, we will need to make a copy of your ID on the first day of class. 
• You will try on uniforms and we will order the sizes of your choice for you to be delivered to the classroom the day before you go to clinicals. 
• You may want to bring a lunch, snack and/or beverage for classes 5 hours or longer.  Vending and honor system vending is also available at the classroom.  A small refrigerator and microwave are available for student use.
• Park on either side of the street between our building and the Salvation Army shelter or in the parking lot at the end of the street (a 37 second walk to our door.)  All parking is free.
• Wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes to class.  No short shorts, mid-rifts, sandals, flip-flops, clothing with offensive statements on them, etcetera.  Students are required to follow our dress code policy at all times in the classroom and at the clinical setting.
• A 70 page spiral notebook and a highlighter are typically all we recommend you to bring to class if you so choose.  These items are not required.
• We also recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes early on the first day of class.

11.

Once I successfully pass the care4you2 STNA class, when do I get my certificate?

Your certificate will be ready for pick up by 3pm the Wednesday after you graduate, however at times they are ready earlier.  Please check the Certificates tab (under the Graduates page) to determine if certificates for your class are ready for pick up earlier than Wednesday.  Please do not call to ask whether your certificate is ready.  If you graduated on time with yor class, the posting will be made on the Certificates page and once it is ready you may pick up your certificate anytime during normal business hours.  You do not have to call in advance. 

With your certificate, you will receive a copy of your certificate, a copy of your TB test results and a list of helpful websites.  If we have to replace any copies that we have already supplied to you, they will be at the cost of $5 cash per copy requested.

If you want to sign up for your state test at the time you pick up your certificate, bring your cash and your completed state test forms with you when you pick up your certificate.

12.

Does care4you2 guarantee or help with job placement?

We do NOT guarantee job placement.  We have no idea what your past employers would say about you as to whether you would be a good candidate for particular employment.  While care4you2 does not "place" you in a job, we have employers who have asked that care4you2 graduates apply with them.  You are provided with this information the day you receive your certificate.