# Nursing Assistant (NAST) courses

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/30040

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### NAST 148 — NURSING ASSISTANT

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3.3 hours per week: (3.34 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Corequisite:** NAST 148L
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/nast.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/nast.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade Only

Presents theory necessary for basic nursing care. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Assistant Training and Assessment Program Test (NNAAP). Based on state background clearance and success on the NNAAP, students will obtain a certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of California.

### NAST 148L — NURSING ASSISTANT LAB

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 6 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/6.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Corequisite:** NAST 148
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/nast.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/nast.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- P/NP Only

Presents skills necessary for basic nursing care. Requires supervised clinical experiences in a skilled nursing facility. Must be able to lift 50#. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Assistant Training and Assessment Program Test (NNAAP). Based on state background clearance and success on the NNAAP, students will obtain a certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the state of California.

### NAST 193 — NURSING ASSISTANT SPECIAL TOPIC

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.