CNA Certification in Northern Virginia — 150-Hour Licensed Nurse Aide Training Near Lorton, VA
Start a Healthcare Career Faster Than You Think
You don’t need four years and a mountain of student debt to work in healthcare. At AVI Career Training, our 150-hour Certified Nurse Aide program (NO FINANCIAL AID FOR THIS PROGRAM) prepares you for Virginia state licensure — with hands-on clinical training, COE-accredited instruction, and real job outcomes — at a location that’s far more convenient than downtown DC or Fairfax core.
Whether you’re fresh out of high school, pivoting careers, supporting a military family near Fort Belvoir, or just ready to do work that matters — this is your fastest legitimate path into healthcare.
📍 Vienna, VA — Serving Lorton, Springfield, Woodbridge, Newington & the greater Northern Virginia community
The Numbers That Matter
| ⏱ 150 Hours | 🏥 State-Recognized Credential | 💰 Tuition & Payment Options |
|---|---|---|
| Complete your training in weeks, not years | SCHEV-certified program, accepted by Virginia employers | GI Bill® accepted · flexible payment plans available |
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Why Choose AVI Career Training for Your CNA License?
There are faster programs and cheaper programs. There are bigger programs and better-advertised ones. But very few programs can say what AVI can — that we combine state-recognized credentials, hands-on training, and genuine local accountability in one place, close to where you actually live.
Here’s what that means in practice:
✅ 1. SCHEV-Certified and COE-Accredited — Your Credential Is the Real Thing
This matters more than most schools will tell you.
SCHEV certification (State Council of Higher Education for Virginia) means Virginia has reviewed and approved this program. When you complete your training here and sit for the state licensing exam, your credential is fully recognized by every Virginia employer — nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, and beyond.
COE accreditation (Council on Occupational Education) adds a second layer of external validation. It means our curriculum, facilities, and instructional quality have been independently evaluated against national standards — not just checked off by our own staff.
Together, these two credentials mean one thing for you: the certificate you earn here will get you hired.
If a program can’t show you both of these, ask why. Employer HR departments increasingly ask the same question.
✅ 2. Hands-On Clinical Training — Not Just Textbooks and Videos
You cannot learn to take vital signs from a YouTube video. You cannot practice patient transfers by reading about them.
Our CNA program (NO FINANCIAL AID FOR THIS PROGRAM) is built around direct, supervised hands-on practice — the kind that prepares you for Virginia’s state competency exam and for the reality of working a healthcare floor. You’ll practice real clinical skills in a real training environment before you’re ever responsible for a real patient.
This is where large national CNA mills — the ones running aggressive Google ads — cut corners to reduce cost. We don’t. Hands-on hours aren’t optional; they’re the product.
✅ 3. Experienced Healthcare Instructors — Not Generalist Teachers
Our instructors bring real-world clinical experience into the classroom. When they teach infection control procedures, explain how to properly document ADL assistance, or walk you through effective communication with cognitively impaired patients — they’re drawing on direct professional experience, not just curriculum guides.
That practical depth shows up when you sit for your state boards. It shows up even more on your first day of work.
✅ 4. Flexible Scheduling for Real Life
We know who our students are. You may be working a part-time job. Raising children. Supporting a spouse on deployment. Trying to leave a job that’s going nowhere without blowing up your financial stability in the process.
Our program is designed with that reality in mind. Contact our admissions team to ask about current schedule options — days, evenings, and cohort timing — and we’ll find what works for your life, not just our calendar.
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✅ 5. Local — and That Matters More Than You’d Expect
AVI Career Training is located at 1595 Spring Hill Rd #720, Vienna, VA 22182 — accessible from Lorton, Springfield, Woodbridge, Newington, and the Fort Belvoir corridor without fighting your way into DC or navigating the Beltway at rush hour.
NOVA’s CNA programs can mean waitlists and rigid semester structures. Hospital-sponsored programs often lock you into working for that specific employer when you graduate. AVI gives you state-recognized training and the freedom to choose your own employer, specialty, and career path — with a commute you can actually manage.
CNA Program Curriculum — What You’ll Learn in 150 Hours
Virginia’s CNA licensing requirements are set by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and align with federal OBRA regulations for nurse aide training. Our 150-hour program meets and exceeds these requirements, covering both classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice.
📚 Core Classroom & Skills Training
Patient Care Fundamentals
The foundation of everything you’ll do as a CNA. You’ll learn how to assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) — bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and eating — while preserving patient dignity and independence at every step.
