Nurse Assistant Program

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Nursing and Allied Health Department

Office Room	A8
Monday thru Thursday:	7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday	7:30: am - 3:30 pm
Phone	(559) 327-2860

Now Accepting Applications for May 2023


Deadline:	March 3, 2023
Program Starts:	May 15, 2023

Program Overview and Class Information

Looking for a career change? Do you enjoy caring for others in a healthcare setting? Take advantage of the opportunity to become a state Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).

Nurse Assistant Program is offered 3 time a year in February, May and September.

13-week program (220 hours)
4 days a week, Monday - Thursday plus some Saturdays
Morning and Evening classes available
Student selection is on a first come first serve basis

Morning Program Schedule:

Monday - Thursday plus one Saturday
AM Theory	8:00 am - 12:00 pm
AM Clinical	6:45 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday Clinical	6:30 am - 12:45 pm
Clinical held at various location in Fresno and the surrounding counties

Evening Program Schedule:

PM Theory	4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
PM Clinical	4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday Clinical	6:30 am - 12:45 pm
Clinical held at various location in Fresno and the surrounding counties

Classroom Instruction and Clinical Training include:

Resident care skills
Vital signs
Nutrition
Rehabilitation
Emergency procedures

NA students will be required to stand for long periods of time and be able to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Upon completion of course objectives, eligible students will take the state competency exam for State Certification.

Program Cost

NA Class Fee:	$1000 (due 2 weeks before start date)
Additional cost approximately $500 - $700 for the following:
Books	$105
Health Requirements/CPR	Varies
Immunizations	Varies
Uniforms	$120
State Exam fee	$130 (due on the last day of class)

Application Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Pass TABE Placement Tests with the following scores:
- Reading - 442
- Math - 449
Have a valid government issued photo I.D.
Have a valid social security card
American Heart BLS CPR card
Submit a Nurse Assistant Application to the Nursing and Allied Health Department in Room A-8 with a government issued photo I.D.
- Application accepted on a first come basis
- Application deadline is about 2 months before start date.

Requirements Upon Acceptance

The following will be required only AFTER you have received a Nurse Assistant Acceptance Letter.

CAE Student Health Questionnaire
CAE Student Physical Form
CAE Immunization Form:
1. Negative TB Skin Test/PPD - you must have a PPD within 3 months of the program start date.
2. Influenza (Flu) - Mandatory vaccination for current season
3. Hepatitis B Vaccine - You must have a series of 3 immunizations or first injection started
4. OR Positive Hepatitis B Titer
5. COVID-19 vaccine and Booster (Mandatory)
American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card
Background Check/Fingerprinting (done on the first day of class)*
Uniform & Supplies:
1. Two designated Navy-Blue scrub tops, bottoms and lab coat
2. All White Nursing Shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
3. Watch with a second hand (no smart watches allowed)

REQUIRED:

Access to a laptop or desktop PC
Reliable Internet connection
Cell phones and tablets are not acceptable.

*IMPORTANT NOTES - PLEASE READ

ALL applicants beginning CAE Nurse Assistant training program will be fingerprinted on the first day.
The fingerprinting will be submitted to the Department of Health Services by Clovis Adult Education before students have direct contact with patients.
The student's criminal screening must be completed and cleared before they can take the State Examination to be certified.
Students with felony or misdemeanor convictions may have issues with placement in clinicals.