Nurse Assistant Training
May 29 - June 29, 2012: Registration CLOSED
(Mandatory Orientation on May 14, 2012)
July 9 - August 10, 2012: Registration OPEN
(Mandatory Orientation on June 25, 2012)
September 4 - October 12, 2012: Registration OPEN
(Mandatory Orientation on August 20, 2012)
October 29 - December 7, 2012: Registration OPEN
(Mandatory Orientation on October 15, 2012)
General Information
The Nursing Assistant course has two components: the theoretical portion which will be completed within a period of 60 hours conducted in the classroom (2125 East Onstott Road, Yuba City, CA) and 100 hours of supervised clinical training in an accredited and State-approved Long Term Care facility.
The course uses the American Red Cross curriculum and is taught by licensed nurses approved by the Department of Health Services and Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to take the State Competency Examination for CNA certification.
The instructors deliver the course content through lectures, demonstrations and exposure of the students to actual nursing procedures and techniques while in the clinical setting. Knowledge validation is evaluated on an on-going basis through test and quizzes.
The educational objective of the Nurse Assistant Training Course is to prepare the nurse assistant for state certification and consequently function as an efficient, knowledgeable, and safe Certified Nursing Assistant.
All instructions emphasize the importance of delivering service that will maintain and or promote the optimum level of functioning by the client and carrying out duties in a sensitive and efficient manner.
The course is divided into 2 components:
Theory: 60.0 hours
Clinical: 100.0 hours
Course Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English and math at a 6th grade level or higher. You will be required to take an evaluation prior to enrollment.
- Must possess a valid ID and Social Security Number.
- Must pass a physical exam within one year prior to class start date and a TB screening performed by your physician or Nurse Practitioner within six months prior to the orientation.
- Must pass the fingerprinting and criminal background screening (paid for by Red Cross).
Registration
You must make an appointment to review the course requirements and take the English/math evaluation prior to enrollement. Our Program Coordinator will be available to assist you from 8a-12p Monday-Friday. Please download the Course Catalog below and review it prior to your appoinment so that if you have any questions we can take care of them at this time. If you have access to a printer it is encouraged that you print this document and bring it with you to your appoinment. If you plan to register the day of your appoinment please have a valid ID and at least your $300 Non-refundable deposit with you. The American Red Cross cannot guarantee your spot in the class of your choice without your deposit. Classes are filling up quickly. Contact the NAT Program Coordinator to make your initial appointment at 530-673-1460, extension 32..
Note: There is a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the course. Students who do not attend orientation or are significantly late will lose their seat and forfeit their deposit in the course.
Required Forms
Fees & Charges
Fees may be paid in full or in the three installments listed below.
- Non-refundable deposit to register: $300
- Half of fees due at Orientation: $500
- Balance of fees due by first day of class: $500
Total Fees: $1,300
- Fee for CNA State Exam (Due 1st week of class): $90.00.
Total Charges: $1,390.00
Note: The CNA State Exam fee of $90.00 should be made payable to Red Cross separately. If you do not register for your reserved testing date within the time alloted you will need to schedule your test seperately by calling the LA Red Cross (please see NAT Program Coordinator for more information).
CNA Training Student Handouts
The section below is designed for students already enrolled in the training. This section contains all of the handouts that are used during class. Click on the appropriate module below to expand/collapse each set of handouts.
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Module 1