Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program

The Good Shepherd Long-Term Care Nursing Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) prepares you to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) competency examination.

Good Shepherd’s intensive, paid, 120.5-hour course for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and covers all required curriculum for certification.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Next CNA Class: April 2027

We have completed all interviews for the January 2027 class.

Good Shepherd’s next CNA class will be in April 2027. Interview dates and times will be posted once they’re available.

Key information to know:

• The program is Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• After completing the CNA program, candidates will be hired for an evening shift (3-11:30 p.m.) CNA position at one of Good Shepherd’s two long-term care facilities.
• Interested applicants must be able to work evening shift.
• When choosing your interview date and time, please consider choosing where you would ideally like to work at Good Shepherd’s two long-term care locations after completing the program.
• Candidates may have the opportunity to shadow after their interview, based on availability; plan to stay one hour after your interview just in case.

To get started, email our Recruiting team:

CNA Program Details

• Classes are held on Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s South Allentown Campus, 850 S. 5^th St., Allentown, PA 18103.
• Clinical rotations are based at Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center, 601 St. John St., Allentown, PA 18103.
• Candidates accepted into the program are hired as CNA trainees at Good Shepherd and are paid at $14/hour while training.
• The wait time between completing the program and beginning your CNA position is low.
• Your pay increases to a higher CNA rate ($22/hour) after completing certification.

Training

During the program’s four weeks, candidates are trained on:

• CNA role and function
• Infection prevention
• Residents’ rights
• Recognizing and preventing abuse
• Resident safety and handling emergencies
• Behavioral health
• Personal care skills
• Nutrition
• Communication skills

Employment

• After completing Good Shepherd’s program, trainees are hired to open CNA positions at one of two nursing homes in the Lehigh Valley: Good Shepherd Home – Raker Center (Allentown) or Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem.
• Both locations are home to long-term care residents who live with severe disabilities, such as spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy.

To learn more, email recruiting@gsrh.org.