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 
• Have a valid government issued photo I.D.
• Have a valid social security card
• Submit a Nurse Assistant Application to the Nursing and Allied Health Department in Room A-8 with a government issued photo I.D. and social security card
  • Application accepted on a first come basis
  • Application deadline is about 2 months before start date.

• 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:
  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 Surface AB Titer
  5. COVID-19 vaccine and Booster (Mandatory)
• American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card
• Background Check/Fingerprinting (done on the 2^nd 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)

1. Access to a laptop or desktop PC
2. Reliable Internet connection
3. Cell phones and tablets are not acceptable replacement for a laptop or PC

• ALL applicants beginning CAE Nurse Assistant training program will be fingerprinted on the 2^nd 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.

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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