Allied Health students complete CNA requirements
PROTECTED CONTENT
If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above.
Username and Password Help
Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link.
Allied Health students complete CNA requirements
HUNTSVILLE — The first group of students in Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville’s new Allied Health and Medical Assisting program have completed the requirements to become licensed Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs).
The group of students completed the fast-paced Nursing Aide portion of the program by mixing classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. They’re now prepared to take the State of Tennessee Nurse Aide exam to become a licensed CNA. Meanwhile, they’ll continue their studies at TCAT, working towards certification as Phlebotomy Technicians, EKG Technicians, and Medical Assistants. They will complete the full course in February 2026, after six months of class.
The Allied Health program was launched earlier this year and combines several elements of the health care field that have traditionally been offered as stand-alone or supplemental programs by TCAT, including Nursing Aide, Phlebotomy and EKG Technician. Students can complete the program in whole or in part, taking only the portion they need. For example, a student who has previously been certified as a CNA and wants to become a Medical Assistant can skip the CNA portion of the program.
The group of new CNAs includes Hailey Anderson, Madison Beeler, Morgan Branscum, Destiny Day, Breana Hutchison, Sarah Jeffers, Katie Jones, Lexi King, Will King, Brittany Morrow, Katelyn Newport, and Jacey Webb.
The program’s instructor is Sue Sims, a career nurse who previously taught TCAT’s Nursing Aide program for several years. For the Fall 2025 trimester, a total of 30 students are participating in the program, including high school students who are dual-enrolled.
The Allied Health program is offered on the Huntsville campus, and the class meets four days each week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The next Allied Health class will begin Feb. 25, 2026. Prospective students who are interested in the program can begin the admissions process by applying online at tcatoneida.edu. For more information, call (423) 663-4900.