The Nurse Assistant Training (CNA) program prepares students with entry-level skills and knowledge to practice in the role of a certified nurse assistant in a variety of a long-term care settings and hiring CNA's. The course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the state certification examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of California. The program consists of a ten week course with both lecture and clinical components.
For Degree and Certificate requirements, please visit the College Catalog.
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What is a CNA?
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) provides varying levels of care and support to physically and/or mentally disabled individuals who are unable to care for themselves. CNAs care for patients of all ages in hospitals, inpatient mental health facilities, and clinics. (Source: Nursing.org). Employment opportunities are good both locally and in the state. Graduates are actively employed primarily by local long-term care facilities.
Home Health Aide
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵÌýalso offers a Home Health Aide Certificate course (HS71)
This course is designed to prepare the student to be a certified home health aide. The content follows the approved curriculum specific to federal and California state training regulations. The focus of this course is on the entry-level skills needed for employment as a home health aide.
We are offering the HHA program in SpringÌý2025. Please continue to monitor our website for updates.
Students registering in the Home Health Aid course must either hold a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate or be enrolled in ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s Certified Nursing Assistant course (HS70).
Home Health Aide Program Dates & Times
Theory:
- May 27, 28, 29 from 08:00 - 16:00
Clinical at Vienna (students will enroll in one of the following rotations):
- Rotation 1: June 3, 4, 5 from 06:30 - 15:00
- Rotation 2: June 10, 11, 12 from 06:30 - 15:00
Final Exam:Ìý
- June 17 from 08:00 - 10:00