Nursing Assistant

Program Code: CEC.VNRNA.CC

Program Control Number: 39748

The Nursing Assistant Certificate is designed to provide students with the clinical, skills, and theoretical knowledge to prepare for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation. Students will learn to be part of a healthcare team under the supervision of a nurse. The curriculum is based on the professional standards established by regulatory agencies, and it covers essential topics included in the Nurse Assistant Certification State Exam. Upon successful completion, a student will be prepared to take the Certified Nurse Assistant exam issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Students must pass VHLTH 102, VHLTH 103 and VHLTH 104, to be eligible for the state certification exam. To be considered for admission into the program, a student must pass VHLTH 101 and VBUS 402 or ESL 520. In VBUS 402 or ESL 520 course sections that are specifically focused on CNA, Healthcare or Medical Professionals, students learn soft skills that are beneficial for working in any medical/healthcare environment. This Nurse Assistant Training Program is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Prepare students to successfully pass the state certification exam and thus, achieve their CNA license.
2. Help students develop the necessary skills to obtain employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
3. Support students in their nursing career pathway.