Introducing the Nurse Aide I Hybrid Immersion Program
Caring For Life is excited to introduce our new Hybrid Nurse Aide I Immersion Program, a unique and innovative learning experience designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical training. This blended learning model allows students to complete coursework online before participating in a dedicated, immersive, in-person training session.
Program Overview
In this program, students first complete the online lecture portion in an instructor-guided classroom. You’ll work through self-paced modules with discussions, short lectures, quizzes, and skill videos. Assignments are due weekly to support steady progress. Instructors monitor learning, provide feedback, and prepare students for hands-on training.
After you register for the online portion, students may register for the in-person immersion labs. These labs translate knowledge into practice through realistic skills training—vital signs, personal care, mobility and transfers, infection prevention, communication, documentation, nutrition/feeding with I&O, elimination, restorative care, and safety/dignity—building the confidence needed for clinical.
What is NA Hybrid Immersion?
NA I Hybrid immersion allows students to work at their own pace online and select lab and clinical cohorts that work for their schedules. They will participate in a simulated care environment with live instructor demos, small-group practice stations, and return-demo check-offs that mirror state skills.
Core skill areas include:
During the immersion Lab Cohorts, students receive targeted coaching and perform return demonstrations aligned to state checklists to prepare for clinical.
Structure: The hands-on portion consists of seven (7) lab days plus a Skills Final (Lab 8). Students must complete all seven labs and pass the Skills Final to be eligible for clinical. To offer flexibility, day, evening, and some weekend options are available (evening sections are 3 hours; two evening sections = one lab).
Program Flow & Registration
Attendance & Rebooking Policies
Labs
• Reservation-only; published sessions only for make-ups (no ad-hoc add-ons).
• If you miss more than two lab sessions you reserved, you may be dropped from the program. To continue, you can re-register for the lab/clinical component (standard fees apply).
Clinical (30 hours)
• Must attend 100% of the assigned clinical block.
• If you miss any clinical time, you may be dropped from that clinical section. To continue, you may re-register into another available block for a $100 clinical rebooking fee (seat-available) and must complete all hours of the new block.
Program Completion & Certification
To successfully complete the program, students must:
Complete the online coursework,
Attend and complete the seven immersion labs and pass the Skills Final,
Complete a 30-hour clinical cohort at an approved facility,
Return for Registry Readiness Day.
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to register for the state Nurse Aide I examination (written and skills). Passing both places candidates on the state Nurse Aide I Registry (state processes apply).
Program Cost & Enrollment Notes
Total program tuition: $500
• Online Session: $300 (due before online start)
• Labs + Clinical: $200 (due before booking a lab cohort)
Seats are limited; placement is first-come, first-served when tuition is received.
Clinical site requirements (e.g. TB/immunizations, background/drug screen) may apply per partner facility; details provided after lab registration.
Flexibility & Scheduling
Day labs (~6 hours) and evening sections (3 hours; two = one lab) with occasional weekend options.
From your first lab day, you have 8 weeks to complete all labs and clinical.
Overall program completion cap: within 6 months of enrollment.
Key Features of the NA I Immersion
Realistic station rotations with live demos and coached practice
State-aligned return-demo check-offs using critical-step lists
Emphasis on safety, infection prevention, rights/dignity, and documentation
Focus on job-ready habits: communication, teamwork, time management, professionalism
Benefits of Immersion for Nurse Aide I
Confidence through practice: repeat high-value skills until proficient
Work-ready communication: practice dignity-centered resident interactions
Clinical readiness: bridge online concepts to bedside care
Clear path to the registry: structured steps from online → labs → clinical → exam
Ready to enroll?
Step 1: Register for NA I Online ($300).
Step 2: Pay $200 for Labs + Clinical and book your Cohort Labs 1 & 2.
Step 3: Complete Lab 3 and Open Labs (4–7), then schedule Skills Final (Lab 8).
Step 4: Pre-register a Clinical Cohort and complete 30 hours.
Step 5: Attend Registry Readiness Day.