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      ​​​​​​​​​​​​Certified Nursing Assistant

      Female nursing assistant working hard with training from Santa Ana College near Anaheim, Irvine, Tustin​​CNA Students in scrubs practicing healthcare techniques in nursing class at Santa Ana College.

      ​Register for VHLTH 101 - Overview of the Nursing Assistant Certificate

      Click here to register now for a free Nursing Assistant class at Santa Ana College, near Anaheim, Irvine, and Garden Grove​​

      ​​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. ​ ​
      Nursing CertificateIn 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 First Aid Kit medical supplies
      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 101Nurse's syringe with medicine​


      ​​Course Requirements
      ​Students must pass the following FOUR courses:
      VHLTH 101 - Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program
      VHLTH 102 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training​ - Theory
      VHLTH 103 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training - Skills Lab
      VHLTH 104 - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training​ - Clinical

      Students must pass ONE of the following courses for the state certificate:
      VBUS 402 - WorkForce Power Skills
      ESL 520 - English for Work 2

      ​Take a free English for work in healthcare class. 

      ​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.​

      Click here to register now for a free ESL for Work in Healthcare at Santa Ana College, near Anaheim, Irvine, and Garden Grove​​


      CNA Students finishing program at Santa Ana College Continuing Education and passing their Nurse Assistant Training Program

      ​Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Cohort on completing the program and passing the Nurse Assistant Training Program!

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