Certificate Requirements & Course Sequence
COURSES HOURS
VMED-010 Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program 10
VMED-011 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training 160
TOTAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION 170
Career and Workforce PreparationCertificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion Curriculum in Nursing Assistant is designed to provide students with the knowledge 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 Exam. Due to Cali-fornia Department of Public Health regulation, a physical exam, CPR certification, and background check must be completed at the start of the program.
Average California Hourly Wage $16.65
Annual California Job Openings through 2024: Over 4,170
Required Textbooks/Materials (needed for VMED-011 only)
LIST OF MATERIALS PRICE
Mosby’s Textbook for Nursing Assistants 9th edition $60
Mosby’s Workbook for Nursing Assistants, 9th edition $35
Navy Blue Scrubs (Prices Vary) $32.50 ea.
CA State Exam for CNA license $100
TB Test (Prices Vary) $10
Physical Exam (Prices Vary) $40
Livescan Fingerprint (can range from $50 - $70) $50
BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals $45
Latex Gloves $12
CPR Book and CPR Card $20
**TOTAL (Approximately) = $399.50 **Textbooks/Materials fees are subject to change without notice.
Requirements for VMED-011:
Be at least 18 years of age on first day of class
Possess a State Issued ID or Driver’s License
Possess a Social Security Card
Pass a TB Test (Tuberculosis) or Clear Chest X-Ray
Pass a Physical Exam to confirm good health
Pass a Background check (Livescan Fingerprints)
Possess certification for BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals (training will be arranged during VMED-010)
DISCLAIMER: The California Department of Public Health requires a valid social security number for certification purposes. Therefore, students enrol-ling in the CNA program through Santiago Canyon College, must have a social security card in order to begin the program.
To register or for additional information regarding registration process or class
schedule, visit www.sccollege.edu/OEC or call (714) 628-5900.
All educational opportunities are offered without regard to national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status.
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MISSION STATEMENT: The Continuing Education Division offers quality, tuition-free noncredit classes, programs, and services that enable students to maximize their potential by acquiring the necessary academic, technical, and workforce skills to reach their personal, educational, and career goals so that they can benefit from and contribute to society as productive, active members of their communities.
