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Nurse Assistant  
Program

Gain professional CNA and health evangelism skills and learn to use your work as a doorway to share the gospel.
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1
Semester
420
Contact Hours
Lumberton, MS
In Person
Every Fall
Program Start

Your Career Can
Become
Your
Mission Field.

At Streams of Light, you’ll obtain more than a career. You’ll gain the ability to provide for your family, serve your community with excellence, and share the gospel as you work with patients.
  • A skilled trade that lasts a lifetime
  • A way to provide for your family
  • Gospel witness with every client you serve
Why CNA?  

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are essential members of the healthcare team. Hospitals, rehabilitation and residential care facilities, assisted living communities, and home healthcare services depend on trained nursing assistants to provide basic care and assist patients with activities of daily living..

As the population ages and more individuals require ongoing care and support, trained nursing assistants will continue to play an important role in healthcare. Becoming a CNA offers a practical entry point into the healthcare field, with opportunities to serve patients directly, gain valuable hands-on experience, and work in communities across the country.

3%+
Projected employment growth, 2025–2035
196,200
Projected openings every year
$42,260
National median annual pay in 2025

CNA May Be the Right
Career for You if You:

  • Enjoy caring for others and making a practical difference in their lives
  • Are compassionate, patient, and attentive to the needs of others
  • Are comfortable providing hands-on patient care and physically active work
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
  • Remain dependable and attentive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Want to gain practical experience and begin a career in healthcare

Trade in Pictures

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Mobility

Safety

Living Support

Experience

Inside The Program

Your training combines classroom learning with hands-on laboratory practice, supervised clinical experience, health evangelism, and practical work experience.

At a Glance

1

Semester

420

Hours

in Person

Program
Outcomes
  • Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA)*
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/First Aid Card
  • LIGHT Certification
*Students are prepared to take the examination for this certification.
Training Includes
  • Classroom instruction in CNA knowledge, principles, and foundational concepts
  • Hands-on laboratory practice using professional equipment
  • Supervised skills training in nursing assistant procedures
  • Clinical experience in real-world healthcare settings
  • Community outreach and practical health evangelism training
  • Daily worship, Bible study, and comprehensive evangelism training

420 hrs

Curriculum
You Will Learn
  • Essential CNA knowledge and hands-on patient-care skills
  • Safe, professional care in clinical environments
  • CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support
  • Health evangelism and Christ-centered service

  • CNA Lecture

    36 hrs

  • CNA Lab

    36 hrs

  • CNA Clinical Experience

    32 hrs

  • CPR and First Aid

    8 hrs

  • Foundations of Evangelism

    60 hrs

  • Essentials of Health Evangelism (LIGHT)

    80 hrs

  • General Work Experience

    168 hrs

Nurse Assistant Certification (CNA)*

Preparation for professional nurse assistant certification through classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical training.

Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR/First Aid Card

Training in CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support.

LIGHT Certification

Completion of LIGHT’s Essentials of Health Evangelism course. Learn more at www.lightingtheworld.org

External certifications require separate testing. Streams of Light is a non-accredited vocational program, and contact hours may not transfer automatically to other institutions.

Licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, Certificate No. 768. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Costs & Financial Help

The CNA program is designed to be affordable through flexible payment options and scholarships. Contact Admissions for a personalized cost estimate.

Program

$9,225
Tuition for the full semester program.

Living & Additional

$7,500
Estimated housing, meals and supplies for the semester.

Application Fee

$50
Nonrefundable, paid when you apply.

Work on Campus, Earn Your Tuition

At Streams of Light, we believe that nothing should prevent a committed soul from preparing for mission work. That’s why we created the Missionary Scholarship Program—a way for passionate, dedicated students to receive the training they need without bearing the full financial burden.

The program allows accepted participants to volunteer on campus in exchange for room, board, and credit toward their tuition. The scholarship works on a one-for-one basis: for each semester of training, students complete one semester of scholarship service. For the two-semester Comprehensive Evangelism Program, this means two semesters of service followed by two semesters of training.

  • Commit to approximately 40 hours of campus service each week.
  • Be assigned to areas based on current campus needs. No previous experience is required; training and supervision are provided.
  • Work alongside experienced mentors, gain up to 500+ hours of hands-on training, and develop practical skills that can serve you for a lifetime.
  • The scholarship covers tuition, housing, and meals. Students remain responsible for expenses such as the application fee, travel, visa costs, personal needs, and recreation.

Areas of Service

Seeding & Planting

Prepare soil, plant seeds, and help establish crops for the growing season.

Nurturing & Harvesting

Care for growing crops through watering, weeding, and field work, then help bring in the harvest.

Maintaining Orchards

Help care for fruit trees through pruning, clearing, harvesting, and general orchard maintenance.

Processing & Preserving

Prepare harvested produce for storage through sorting, washing, packing, freezing, or dehydrating.

Plant-Based Cooking

Help prepare healthy, plant-based meals for students, staff, and guests.

Housekeeping

Help keep guest rooms, common areas, and campus facilities clean and welcoming.

Maintenance

Assist with routine repairs, facility upkeep, and practical projects around campus.

Construction

Gain hands-on experience helping with building, renovation, and improvement projects.
Work scholarship opportunities are limited. Email our Admissions team early to learn about availability and reserve your place in the program.
Email Admissions
Meet Your Lead Instructor

Tim Bishop

Tim Bishop brings more than three decades of experience as a Registered Nurse and educational leader, with a background in nursing education, clinical management, and specialized patient care. His teaching combines professional excellence, patient safety, practical clinical skills, and a Christ-centered approach to service.
  • BS, Nursing
  • Registered Nurse (MI & MS)
“Technical skill opens doors.
Christlike character changes lives.”

As you relieve the sufferings of the body, you will find ways for ministering to the wants of the soul. You can point to the uplifted Saviour, and tell of the love of the great Physician, who alone has power to restore.

— Christ’s Object Lessons pg. 233

Student Life

More than a school—Streams of Light is a community where
students learn, work, worship, serve, and grow together.
Group Worship
Plant-Based Cafeteria
Classroom
Recreation
Devotional
Evangelism
Quiet Time
Fellowship
    Daily Life at Streams of Light

    Life blends technical training, spiritual growth, practical experience, and community life in a structured, mission-focused environment.

    Fridays include local outreach and Sabbath preparation. Sabbath is set aside for worship, fellowship, and church life, while Sundays are generally reserved for rest, personal responsibilities, recreation, and preparation for the week ahead.

    Activities

    Evangelism

    Participate in Bible studies, outreach events, and practical ministry throughout the year.

    Worship

    Daily worships and weekly chapel services help build a strong spiritual foundation.

    Work Experience

    Develop professional habits through supervised hands-on training and real-world projects.

    Recreation

    Enjoy hiking, sports, outdoor activities, and healthy recreation with fellow students.

    Community Life

    Build lasting friendships while living, studying, worshiping, and serving together.

    Personal Growth

    Develop leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and Christlike character for lifelong service.
    Monday – Thursday
    • 6:45 – 7:15 am

      Worship

      Begin the day together with worship, prayer, and God’s Word.
    • 7:15 – 8:00 am

      Breakfast

      A healthy, plant-based breakfast.
    • 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Evangelism & Health | August thru October

      Each day’s instruction begins with biblical instruction that equips students to share the gospel naturally and effectively in everyday life.
    • 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

      CNA Lecture & Lab | November thru December

      Technical instruction covers the concepts and theory needed for CNA work, followed by hands-on lab practice.
    • 1:00 – 2:00 pm

      Lunch

      A shared, plant-based meal and time to recharge.
    • 2:00 – 6:00 pm

      Vocational Work Experience

      Students gain supervised, real-world experience while developing practical skills, professional habits, and confidence on the job.
    • 6:00 – 9:30 pm

      Free Time

      Dinner, study, friendships, recreation, and campus life.
    • 9:30 pm

      Lights Out

      Time to rest and prepare for the next day.

    You Have a Question?

    Where is Streams of Light Training Institute located?
    The HVAC program operates out of the Streams of Light Gulf Coast Campus, located in Lumberton, Mississippi.
    Can I study online, or is the training in person?
    HVAC is a hands-on trade, and our students receive hands-on, practical training with the tools and equipment they will encounter in the field.
    How much does it cost to attend?
    Tuition for the full, two-semester HVAC program costs approximately $15,000, which includes room and board. Check with our recruiting agent for details.
    Who can apply?
    Anyone who desires HVAC training and is willing to follow the student guidelines and standards of Streams of Light Training Institute may apply.
    What happens after graduation?
    After graduation, students are equipped to pursue employment opportunities within the HVAC industry, apply the practical skills gained during the program, and fulfill their missional calling.

    Hear From Students

    Real stories from students learning a trade, growing in faith,
    and preparing for a life of service.

    17 October, 2026

    Madison Chrishon

    It is a great privilege to study here. The teachers are very knowledgeable in their craft, yet at same time are careful to give God the glory.

    Thinking About Applying?

    Whether you’re ready to apply or simply have questions,
    we’re here to help you take the next step.
    Who Can Apply
    • Applicants who will generally be at least 18 years old when the program begins. Exceptions may be appealed.
    • High-school graduates, or applicants who have completed an equivalent secondary education.
    • Students physically able to meet the demands of the program and fluent in English.
    • ⁠Spiritual Commitment – Applicants must be Christians who are familiar with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and teachings and who are committed to living according to Biblical and Spirit of Prophecy principles, including willingness to comply with the school’s standards.
    How to Apply
    • Explore the program, ask questions, and schedule a call with our program adviser.
    • Read the Trade School Catalog and Student Handbook.
    • Submit the online application form.
    • Participate in an approximately one-hour Zoom interview.
    • If accepted, review and complete your acceptance and enrollment documents.
    Trade School Catalog
    Student Handbook

    Talk With Us

    Schedule a conversation with a program adviser to ask questions, learn more about the program, and see if Streams of Light is the right fit for you.
    Schedule a meeting

    Submit Your Application

    When you’re ready, complete the online application and interview process. Our team will guide you every step of the way.
    Apply Now