The Certified Nurse Assistant
program is a 6 unit, 180-hour course offering theory and clinical experience
for students to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary
for state certification examinations.
Certificate: Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA) (6 units)
Prerequisites for Admission:
- READ 0862 or approved course or qualification through COMPASS assessment
- ENGL 0896 or approved course or qualification through COMPASS assessment
- Fingerprinting background check - if you have past convictions, you may be disqualified from the CNA program and from obtaining state licensure (CNA program form is required)
- Drug screening clearance (CNA program form is required)
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Meet or exceed minimum health and physical requirements
- Successfully pass a physical exam (within 30 days of class start date - CNA program medical examination form is required) and complete required immunizations or show documented proof of immunity: Chicken Pox, MMR, TDap, Hep. B series (the first 2 in the series of 3 injections must be completed prior to entering clinical) and a TB skin test (taken within 1 month of starting the program).
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Card good through the duration of the CNA program
- Furnish RELIABLE transportation to and from the clinical site
Students must demonstrate English comprehension at the sixth grade level or higher.
Required
Program: |
Units |
NURS 9062 |
Certified
Nurse Assistant |
6 |
| Total
Units Required |
6 |
Expenses: books, uniforms, white
shoes, watch with a second hand, stethoscope, immunizations, physical examination,
AHA CPR card, exam and licensure fees. Approximate In-state program cost:$880.00
Upon successful completion of
the program, students are eligible to take the state exam
for CNA certification. Currently, the nearest state testing site is located in Yuba City, California.
For further information, call the Nursing Office at 841-5929.
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