Nurse Assistant Program

• 6-week program (220 hours)
• 5 days a week, Monday through Friday
• All day program 

• January and September
• 13-week program (220 hours)
• 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday plus some Saturdays
• Morning and Evening available (See schedule)

• Resident care skills
• vital signs
• Nutrition
• Rehabilitation
• Emergency procedures

• Must be 18 years or older
• Pass TABE Placement Testswith the following scores:
  • Reading - 442
  • Math       - 449 
• Submit an NA Application within the application window with the following documents:
  
  • Have a valid government issued photo I.D. (CA License required)
  • Have a valid social security card OR Individual taxpayers Identification Number (ITIN)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart CPR card

• Student selection is on a first come basis or until class is full.
• Clinicals are held at various location in Fresno and the surrounding counties.
• NA students will be required to stand for long periods of time and be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs.

• CAE Student Health Questionnaire
• CAE Student Physical Form
• CAE Immunization Form:
  • - 2-step TB Skin Test
  • - Flue vaccine (in season)
  • - Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (AB) )Positive TITER
  • - COVID-19 and Booster (Both required)

• Background Check

• 2 designated Navy-Blue scrub tops, bottoms and lab coat
• All White Nursing Shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
• Wristwatch with a second hand (no smart watches allowed)

1. Register for the TABE Test ($15)
2. Register online only

1. Complete and submit a Nurse Assistant Application (see Download Documents) to the Nursing and Allied Health Department

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