Nurse Assistant Program

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Nursing and Allied Health Department

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


Applications Open:	January 7, 2025
Applications Close:	January 31, 2025 or until Filled
Full Time Mandatory Orientation:	February 7, 2025
Full Time Program Start Date:	May 5, 2025

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 times a year in February, May and September. Part time and Full-time programs are available.

Full Time Schedule

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

FULL TIME SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

	Monday - Friday	8:00 am - 4:30 pm
	Clinical	6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Part Time Schedule

Part Time Program

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

Part Time Morning Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday plus one Saturday

	AM Theory	8:00 am - 12:00 pm
	AM Clinical	6:45 am - 12:00 pm
	Saturday Clinical	6:30 am - 12:45 pm

Part Time Evening Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday plus 5 Saturdays

	PM Theory	4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
	PM Clinical	4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
	Saturday Clinical	6:30 am - 12:45 pm

Classroom Instruction and Clinical Training

Resident care skills
vital signs
Nutrition
Rehabilitation
Emergency procedures

NOTE: 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 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

IMPORTANT NOTES:

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.

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

Requirements Upon Acceptance

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

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

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)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS