Nursing Assistant Certification (UDC WDLL)

The UDC Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) provides District of Columbia residents with FREE job skills training that enables them to pursue employment opportunities. WDLL focuses on industries that provide the highest number of employment opportunities within the District and in the metropolitan area. Classes are offered in-person, virtual, or hybrid depending on the course and the semester. Certified nursing assistants, or CNAs, work under registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs). They assist with daily patient care tasks like dressing, bathing, and checking patient vital signs.