Certified Nursing Assistant
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The next cohort starts Fall 2024.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are on the front lines of patient care and are valuable members of the healthcare team. The CNA works under the supervision of a nurse to help patients with daily living tasks, assist with medical equipment, and check patient vital signs. The CNA also provides patients with important social and emotional support and relays 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 assume the role and responsibility required as a certified nurse assistant. Practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant Board Exam to be licensed as a Certified Nurse Assistant Prepare to gain employment as a licensed CNA.
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. This program is approved by the California Department of Public Health. The CNA courses are free! However, you may still have fees for uniforms, supplies, CPR certification, and your Health fees and Background test.
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Average Annual Earnings: $37,402 Annual Job Openings in Orange County California: Over 800
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- -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
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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 ONE of the following courses:
VBUS 402 - WorkForce Power Skills ESL 520 - English for Work 2
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