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Industry standard
6 weeks
Feedback depends on classmates and instructors, so mistakes go uncorrected until exam day.
- Printed checklists
- Peer role-play sessions
- Flashcards
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Confident bedside skills without the cramming spiral.
Prepare for the CNA exam faster with Marcus AI—master bedside communication, infection control, and vital-sign workflows with adaptive tutoring tied to your state board checklist.
What it is
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential opens the door to one of healthcare’s most essential roles: providing compassionate, hands-on care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. CNAs support patients with everyday needs—such as bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, and vital-sign monitoring—while helping maintain safety, dignity, and comfort across long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home-health settings.
For anyone seeking a fast-entry, meaningful healthcare career, the CNA pathway is a strategic starting point. Through Marcus AI, you’ll gain your CNA certification efficiently—our adaptive tutor guides you to mastery of each core concept before moving forward.
Why it matters
Becoming a CNA matters because you play a vital front-line role in patient care, especially as long-term care and rehabilitation demand rises.
Beyond immediate employment, CNA certification gives you purpose, foundational clinical skills, and a launchpad into advanced nursing roles.
With Marcus AI, you move faster through prep so you can step into the workforce sooner.
Salary & job outlook
The BLS lists a median CNA salary of $38,130 with 4% job growth projected through 2032. Demand is strongest in long-term care facilities and home health agencies that rely on certified aides.
Eligibility
- 16–18+ depending on state
- State-approved training program
- Background check and immunization records
Exam price
$95–$155 depending on state board
Visit State Nurse Aide RegistryHow long it takes
The fastest way to pass your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam is with Marcus AI's tailored tutor.
Most learners reach readiness in about 3 weeks.
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60–90% faster with Marcus
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With Marcus AI
3 weeks
AI feedback corrects bad habits before skills check, so you breeze through stations.
- Video critiques showing where your positioning or phrasing slips
- Micro-lessons aligned to each state skill station
- Daily reminders for paperwork, fingerprints, and documentation
The Marcus AI approach
Enter Marcus AI—your smart, adaptive guide to CNA certification-ready mastery.
- Single Learning Units (SLUs): Each unit zeroes in on patient hygiene, mobility, infection control, or vital-sign assessment so you master one idea thoroughly before moving on.
- Adaptive sequencing: Embedded questions track your performance, identify weak spots, and dynamically adjust the learning path.
- Evidence-based methods: Spaced retrieval, interleaving, feedback loops, and micro-quizzing keep skills sticky.
- Record-time results: Learners finish CNA prep substantially faster than traditional programmes, freeing you to step into your role sooner.
- Exam-quality readiness: Scenario-based drills, adaptive mocks, and readiness scoring prepare you for both the written and skills exams.
Choose Marcus AI and replace the one-size-fits-all model with a personalised system that accelerates your pathway into healthcare.
Career outcomes
- Certified nursing assistant
- Home health aide
- Patient care technician
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Exam details & structure
- Written or computer-based 70-question knowledge test
- Practical exam with 5 randomly assigned skills including handwashing, vitals, mobility support
FAQ
How long does it take to become a CNA with Marcus AI?
With our adaptive SLU structure, many students finish CNA prep in weeks instead of months—so you move into your career faster.
Does Marcus AI cover both the written and skills portions of the CNA exam?
Yes. Marcus AI guides you through topic mastery, scenario drills, and adaptive mock exams aligned to both portions of the CNA exam.
What if I already have some healthcare experience?
Our diagnostic system identifies your existing strengths and gaps, and customises the SLU sequence so you only study what you still need.
Will this prep model cost more than traditional courses?
Because you study faster and enter the workforce sooner, your overall time and money investment is typically lower than classroom programmes.
What career options does becoming a CNA lead to?
CNA certification is a launchpad for LPN and RN roles or specialties like geriatrics, home health, and rehab.
Ready?
Let Marcus coach you to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
AI tutoring pairs structured curriculum with adaptive drills so you test sooner and with more confidence.