Frequently Asked Questions related to programs

Currently we offer an Ohio Department of Health approved Nurse Aide (CNA) program, a Home Health Aide Training Program (HHA), and an American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Recessitation (CPR) Certification.

ONLINE - You can register for a course by visiting our website and selecting the course you are interested in. Follow the instructions to complete your registration.

EMAIL - You can request an application and registration forms by emailing us at scrublife@scrubshtc.com.

IN PERSON - You can visit us at our Training Center Location, 4134 Linden Ave. Suite 300, Dayton OH 45432, during business hours. Due to our busy schedule, we do recommend setting an appointment before coming in by calling the main phone number.

The cost of our program varies depending on the subject and length of the program. Please refer to our website for specific pricing information.

Currently our Nurse Aide Training Program is an 80 hour in-person program. 

The Day Classes are schedule for approximately 2.5 weeks (M-TH 9am - 4:30pm x9 days, and 2 clinical days 7am - 3:30pm).

The Night Classes are scheduled for approximately 4.5 weeks (M-TH 5pm - 9pm x17 days, and 2 clinical days 7am - 3:30pm).

At this time, we are unable to accept funding from state/county programs such as the WIOA program.  We are looking for this to change in September 2025.

At this time, we do not offer financial assistance, we do however have payment options available to those who qualify. 

NURSE AIDE PROGRAM PAYMENT PLAN

This plan requires a $100 non-refundable registration fee deposit at the time of enrollment.  The remaining balance can be paid in installments of the student's choice over the course of the program. BALANCE MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE STUDENT CAN ATTEND CLINICALS AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM.

NURSE AIDE BUDDY PROGRAM DISCOUNT

Scrubs Health & Training Center recognizes that somethings are better when done with a friend or family member. That is why we offer a Scrub Buddy Discount. If you and a buddy register, pay your non-refundable deposit, and attend the same training session you can each receive a $100 discount off your total program cost. This discount MUST be applied at time of registration. 

We know that it can be costly to obtain all the documents and training necessary to start a new career.  That is why Scrubs Health & Training Center offers the following discounts:

NURSE AIDE BUDDY PROGRAM DISCOUNT

Scrubs Health & Training Center recognizes that somethings are better when done with a friend or family member. That is why we offer a Scrub Buddy Discount. If you and a buddy register, pay your non-refundable deposit, and attend the same training session you can each receive a $100 discount off your total program cost. This discount MUST be applied at time of registration. 

BUNDLE AND SAVE

Need to utilize multiple of our services (TB Testing, Physical, CPR, etc.)? If so ask us about our bundle and save discounts customized based on the services, you require.

We know it can be costly to pay for educational programs such as ours.  That is why we recommend the following options:

EMPLOYER FUNDING

We also accept payment from employers for employee training.  We recommend that if you are currently employed or seeking employment with a Home Healthcare Agency, Long Term Care Facility, or Hospital that you speak to them to see if they offer tuition or training payment assistance. 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

We recommend talking to your local community centers, non-profit agencies, churches, friends/family, and look into crowdsourcing options such as GoFundMe.

Federal and State regulations allow health care facilities to employ students for up to 120 days from the day employment and training is offered in an approved facility-based nurse aide training and competency evaluation program. However, if you fail three attempts on either portion of the state competency exam, the facility is no longer allowed to employ you to perform nurse aide duties.   

Your initial registration information will be entered in the D&SDT Ohio STNA TestMaster Universe (TMU©) database.  

Before you can test, you must sign in to TMU© (https://oh.tmuniverse.com) using your secure Email or Username and Password and verify that your demographic information is correct. 

It is highly recommended that when you receive your confirmation email from TMU© (check your junk/spam mail) that your record has been created, that you sign in to your record, update your password and verify your demographic information.  

Once your completed record is in the D&SDT Ohio STNA TestMaster Universe© (TMU©) database, and you have verified that all information is correct, you may schedule your exam date online at the Ohio TMU© webpage at https://oh.tmuniverse.com using your Email or Username and Password. 

If you are unable to sign in with your email, please call D&SDT HEADMASTER for assistance at (877)851-2355.  

Securely processed Visa or MasterCard credit card or debit card information is required when scheduling online.  After paying your testing fees, you will be able to schedule and/or reschedule up to 1 full business day prior to a scheduled test date of your choice. You will receive your test confirmation notification by email, text or by signing in to your account. 

You may login with any Internet connected device. To schedule or reschedule your test date, sign in to the Ohio TMU© webpage at https://oh.tmuniverse.comhttps://oh.tmuniverse.com with your Email or Username and Password.  

If you are unable to schedule/reschedule on-line, please call D&SDT at (877)851-2355 for assistance.   

YES! 

As of October 2024, the previously known, STNA title was changed to CNA title in the state of Ohio.

 You must schedule a test date within two years of your date of training program completion. After two years, you must complete another ODH approved training program in order to be eligible to schedule testing.  

After you have completed both the Knowledge Exam and Skill Test components of the competency exam, your test results will be officially scored and double checked by D&SDT scoring teams.  Official test results will be available by signing in to your TMU© record. at https://oh.tmuniverse.com, after 6:00PM (EST) the business day after your test event.  

D&SDT does not send postal mail test result letters to candidates.  

You have three (3) attempts to pass the knowledge and skill test portions of the exam within two (2) years from your date of nurse aide training program completion. If you do not complete testing within two years from completion of training, you must complete a new ODH approved training program in order to become eligible to further attempt Ohio STNA examinations.  

Please call D&SDT at (877)851-2355, during regular business hours, 8:00AM to 8:00PM, Monday through Friday, EST, excluding holidays, and discuss the test outcome you are questioning.  

Many times, once you have further details about the scoring of your test, you will understand the scoring process and learn how you can better prepare yourself for subsequent exam attempts.  

If, after discussion with D&SDT staff, you still have a concern with your testing process that affected the outcome of your exam, you may submit a Test Review Request. There is a $25 test review deposit fee.  

If you are scheduled for an exam and you do not show up without notifying D&SDT at least one (1) full  business day prior to your scheduled testing event, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, OR if  you are turned away for lack of proper identification, proper attire, or any other reason to deem you  ineligible to test, you will be considered a NO SHOW.  You will forfeit all fees paid and sign into your  TMU© record to repay or submit a new testing fee to schedule yourself into a new test event  

Exceptions to the No Show status exist.  If you are a No Show for any test component for any of the following reasons, test fees will be refunded or a free reschedule will be authorized to the remitter of record with appropriate documentation provided within the required time frame.  

• Car breakdown or accident: D&SDT must be contacted within one business day via phone call, fax or email and a tow bill, road report, police report or other appropriate documentation must be submitted within three (3) business days of the exam date. If we do not receive proof within the 3-business daytime frame you will have to pay as though you were a No Show.  
• Weather or road condition related issue:  D&SDT must be contacted within one business day via phone call, fax or email and a road report, weather report or other appropriate documentation must be submitted within three (3) business days of the exam date. If we do not receive proof within the 3-business daytime frame you will have to pay as though you were a No Show.  
• Medical emergency or illness: D&SDT must be contacted within one business day via phone call, fax or email and a doctor’s note must be submitted within three (3) business days of the missed exam date. If we do not receive proof within the 3-business daytime frame you will have to pay as though you were a No Show.  
• Death in the family: D&SDT must be contacted within one business day via phone call, fax or email and an obituary for immediate family only submitted within seven (7) business days from a missed exam date. If we do not receive proof within the 7-business daytime frame you will have to pay as though you were a No Show. (Immediate family includes parent, grand  and great-grand parent, sibling, children, spouse or significant other.) 

In the event of inclement weather, you will be expected to attend your schedule exam date unless:  

• The county you reside in, or the county of the testing site is placed on a Level 2 or Level 3 snow emergency.  

LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY:  Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads.  Motorists should use extreme caution.  

LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY:  All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel.  No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists.  Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest. 

• The test site closes.  
• The test observer cancels the test event.  
• There is an accident due to weather on your route to the test site, in which case:   Documentation from the Department of Transportation Services or a Police report is required within 3 business days of your scheduled exam day to qualify for a free reschedule. 

If the above listed circumstances are not met, failure to attend your scheduled test date will result in a No Show status and any exam fees paid will NOT be refunded.