11/17/10 CNA Graduates

Pictured are the Nov. 17 graduates of the Certified Nurse Aide training program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Elizabethton. They are, front row, from left, Ann Olsen, Kristi McGrady, Sonya Forrester, Sherree Williams, all of Sullivan Co.; Ennice Thompson, Brandon Ross and Virginia Kuster of Washington Co., Tenn.; and Dorothy Belcher of Washington Co., Va.; back row, from left, Barbara Benfield, instructor; Lauren Dunford, Melissa Harrah, Megan Ferguson, Brenda Gadry Fearns, Kim Gwyn, Ashley Rambo and Grace Contino, all of Carter Co. The 135 hours of training covers regulations mandated by the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment. The course prepares students for the state exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide and provides necessary skills for job opportunities in a health care facility. No high school diploma or GED is required to enroll in the course.