Certified Nursing Assistant
For more information about the program and upcoming orientations, fill out the interest form and we will contact you.
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.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are on the front lines of patient care and are valuable members of the healthcare team. The CNA works with a nurse to help patients with daily living tasks, 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 conditions to the nurse.
 In this 13-week certification program, you will learn the following:
-Get equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a certified nurse assistant.
-Practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant Board Exam to be certified as a nursing assistant.
-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 successfully 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.
|
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. |
Average Annual Earnings: $37,402 
Annual Job Openings in Orange County California: Over 800
|
- -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
|
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 English language learners or need assistance with medical terminology are strongly encouraged to take this course:
ESL 520 - English for Work 2
|
Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Cohort on completing the program and passing the Nurse Assistant Training Program!
Check out our full list of career education courses.
