This program prepares the student to function as an entry-level worker on a healthcare team. Focus will be on preparing the student to provide direct care to the patient/resident; promote comfort measures; and collect, record and report data to licensed personnel. Principles of critical thinking, team membership, ethics, caring, communications and cultural sensitivity are integrated throughout the program. The program includes classroom, laboratory and clinical care experiences.
The Nurse Assistant program is offered at the City of Industry Campus.
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Clock Hours
164 hours
(61 hours of theory; 103 hours of laboratory/clinical)
Prerequisite
High School Diploma or GED
| Course | Description | Theory | Clinical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module1 | Introduction | 2 | 1 |
| Module2 | Patient's Rights | 3 | 1 |
| Module3 | Interpersonal Skills | 2 | 0 |
| Module4 | Prevention Management of Catastrophe and Unusual Occurrence | 1 | 1 |
| Module5 | Body Mechanics | 2 | 4 |
| Module6 | Medical & Surgical Asepsis | 2 | 8 |
| Module7 | Weights and Measures | 1 | 1 |
| Module8 | Patient Care Skills | 14 | 42 |
| Module9 | Patient Care Procedures | 7 | 20 |
| Module10 | Vital Signs | 3 | 6 |
| Module11 | Nutrition | 2 | 6 |
| Module12 | Emergency Procedures | 2 | 1 |
| Module13 | Long-Term Care Patient | 5 | 4 |
| Module14 | Rehabilitative Nursing | 3 | 4 |
| Module15 | Observation and Charting | 4 | 4 |
| Module16 | Death and Dying | 2 | 0 |
| Module17 | Abuse | 6 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 61 | 103 |
| Description | Costs |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Equipment | $221.0 |
| Tuition | $2,050.00 |
| STRF | $5.00 |
| Total Amount | $2,326.00 |
Campus : Los Angeles
No longer offered at the Los Angeles Campus
Campus : City of Industry
Upcoming Classes : Call us at (626) 965-5566 for Information
A GROWING INDUSTRY
The US Department of Labor estimates that the amount of nurse assistants from 2014-2024 is expected to grow 17%, or 267,800 openings! That’s much higher than the average growth! Enter a career you can rely on
8 WEEKS LONG
The Nurse Assistant Program spans just 8 weeks! In 2 months you’ll be ready to start your career or continue your studies!
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Becoming a CNA is entry-level and is just the first step in your Nursing career- you can branch out to other positions! The Home Health Aide program is only open to CNAs, for one. Or you can further your studies, and your income, by furthering your education and enrolling in the Vocational Nursing program. The possibilities for career growth in Nursing is endless with further studies, training, experience and certifications!
