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Certified Nursing Assistant

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Note: Complete an orientation by the end of April to be considered for the Summer program.
The Summer cohort will begin on May 27th.

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Take a free English for work in healthcare class. You will learn workplace communication, vocabulary, job safety, culture/issues, career pathways, and more! The course will improve your speaking skills and prepare you for the CNA program.

Certificate Overview
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are on the front lines of patient care. They are valuable members of the healthcare team. The CNA works with a nurse to help patients with daily living, assist with medical equipment, and check vital signs. CNAs provide important social and emotional support to the patient. They also relay vital information on patient health to the nurse. In this 13-week certification program, you will: -Get equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a nurse assistant. -Practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant Board Exam. -Prepare to gain employment as a certified nursing assistant. This program is approved by the California Department of Public Health. A certificate of completion is awarded to students who complete the course. The graduates will also be prepared to sit for their State Certification Exam. The CNA courses are free! However, you may still have fees for uniforms, supplies, CPR certification, and your Health fees and Background test.

Certificate Overview

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are on the front lines of patient care. They are valuable members of the healthcare team. The CNA works with a nurse to help patients with daily living, assist with medical equipment, and check vital signs. CNAs provide important social and emotional support to the patient. They also relay vital information on patient health to the nurse.

In this 13-week certification program, you will:

-Get equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a nurse assistant.

-Practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant Board Exam.

-Prepare to gain employment as a certified nursing assistant.

This program is approved by the California Department of Public Health. A certificate of completion is awarded to students who complete the course. The graduates will also be prepared to sit for their State Certification Exam.

The CNA courses are free! However, you may still have fees for uniforms, supplies, CPR certification, and your Health fees and Background test.

Program Overview
1. Attend Orientation (VHLTH 101 - Overview of the Nursing Assistant Certificate) 2. Submit a completed admission package 3. If selected, you can enroll in VHLTH 102 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training. 4. Take the CNA state exam and pass.

Job Outlook
Average Annual Earnings: $37,402 Annual Job Openings in Orange County California: Over 800

Program Requirements
-Possess a State Issued ID or Driver's License -Possess a Social Security Card/ITIN Number -Pass a TB Test (Tuberculosis) or Clear Chest X-Ray -Pass a Physical Exam to confirm good health -Pass a Background Check (LiveScan Fingerprints) -Possess certification for BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals -Possess Immunity/Passed immunization forms (Varicella, Tdap, MMR, Hep B & Influenza). COVID vaccine and boosters may be required depending on the clinical facility. -Attend a mandatory information orientation, VHLTH 101

Program Requirements

-Possess a State Issued ID or Driver's License
-Possess a Social Security Card/ITIN Number
-Pass a TB Test (Tuberculosis) or Clear Chest X-Ray
-Pass a Physical Exam to confirm good health
-Pass a Background Check (LiveScan Fingerprints)
-Possess certification for BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals
-Possess Immunity/Passed immunization forms (Varicella, Tdap, MMR, Hep B & Influenza). COVID vaccine and boosters may be required depending on the clinical facility.
-Attend a mandatory information orientation, VHLTH 101

Course Requirements
Students must pass BOTH of the following courses: VHLTH 101 - Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program VHLTH 102 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Students must pass the following course for the state certificate: VBUS 402 - WorkForce Power Skills Students who are learning English or need help with medical terms are strongly encouraged to take this course: ESL 520 - English for Work 2

Course Requirements

Students must pass BOTH of the following courses:

VHLTH 101 - Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program

VHLTH 102 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training

Students must pass the following course for the state certificate:

VBUS 402 - WorkForce Power Skills

Students who are learning English or need help with medical terms are strongly encouraged to take this course:
ESL 520 - English for Work 2