This course is free and was designed to meet the critical staff shortages occurring as a result of COVID-19. 

This 8-hour online training, in combination with the on-site training you will get at the facility where you are hired, will prepare you to work as a Temporary Nurse Aide, a temporary position intended to address the current state of emergency.

Currently, the 8-hour training program is permitted under special waivers, exceptions, or flexibilities for temporary nurse aide roles in these states:

Find your state health care association here.

What Does a Temporary Nurse Aide Do?

The Temporary Nurse Aide will help to provide aspects of resident care that include:

• Activities of Daily Living
  • Bathing
  • Oral Care
  • Grooming - Shaving and Nail Care
  • Dressing and Undressing
• Infection Control and Prevention
• Positioning, Moving, and Restorative Care
• Nutrition and Elimination
• Comfort Care and End of Life Care

DISCLAIMER: AHCA/NCAL has created these courses to assist providers to recruit and train temporary staff during the national emergency caused by the coronavirus pandemic. While the federal government has issued a blanket waiver for such temporary nurse aides, state requirements may need to be waived to permit individuals under this training program in your location.  Employers should check with their state survey agencies and their state occupational licensing agencies, where applicable, to ensure individuals trained under this program are permitted to assist with care in your location.