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Clovis Adult Education

Part of the Clovis Unified School District

Nurse Assistant Program

Nurse Assistant Program

A female doctor delivers a lecture to an attentive audience, sharing her expertise in a professional setting.

Applications Open: April 1, 2025

Applications Close: May 2, or until Filled

Part-Time AM-PM Mandatory Orientation: June 6, 2025

Part-Time Program Start Date: September 3, 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.

    • 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

    • 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.

  • 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)
    • 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. (CA License required)
      • Have a valid social security card OR Individual taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart CPR card
  • 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

  • Step1:  

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

    Step 2:

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

Nursing and Allied Health Office Hours

Office Room: A8

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Phone: (559) 327-2802