Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certified Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification program is designed to teach students the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to work as an entry-level nurse assistant in hospitals, assisted living, and long-term care settings. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the California Nurse Assistant Competency exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Program Details

• The program consists of 180 hours of training.
• It is offered as a tuition-free noncredit program.
• The program is designed to provide low-cost training to quickly get students into the field.

Admission Requirements

• Students will be required to pay for a background check, drug screening, and have a current CPR certification.
• Anticipated out-of-pocket expenses range from $350-$450.
• The following paperwork is required:
  • Application
  • Negative Drug Screening results
  • TB Test (must be completed within 3 months of program start)
  • American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification
  • COVID-19 Vaccine(s) (2 shots and 1 booster OR recent shot)

Program Structure

Certificate of Completion

• Health 985: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Foundational Training
• Health 986: Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Clinical Lab

Eligibility

• F1 Student Visa holders are not eligible for noncredit courses.