Nurse Assistant Program
Nurse Assistant Program
Applications Open: September 5, 2025
Applications Close: October 6, 2025 or until Filled
Part-Time Mandatory Orientation: October 17, 2025
Part-Time Program Start Date: February 2, 2026
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.
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- 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 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
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- 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.
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NA Class Fee:
$1000 (due 2 weeks before start date) Additional cost approximately: $500 - $700 for the following: - Books
$106.39 - Health Requirements/CPR
Varies - Immunizations
Varies - Uniforms
Varies - State Exam fee
$130 (due on the last day of class) -
- Must be 18 years or older
- Pass TABE Placement Tests with 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. (ID must be issued in CA.)- Have a valid social security card OR Individual taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart CPR card
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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:
- - Negative QuantiFERON TB Gold + (Blood Test)
- - Flue vaccine (in season)
- - Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (AB) Positive TITER
- - COVID-19 and Booster (Both required)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
UNIFORM & SUPPLIES:
- 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)
REQUIRED: access to a laptop/PC and reliable Internet
Cell phones and tablets are NOT acceptable
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Step1:
- Register for the TABE Test ($15)
- Register online only
Step 2:
- Complete and submit a Nurse Assistant Application (see Download Documents) to the Nursing and Allied Health Department
Nursing and Allied Health Office Hours
Summer Hours: June 9, 2025 – July 31, 2025
Office: A8
June 9 – June 18
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: Closed
June 23 – July 2
Closed
July 7 – July 31
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Phone: (559) 327-2860