Nurse Assistant Program

Nurse Assistant

160 clock hours / 6 Weeks / 12 Weeks (SOC 31-2011)

The Nurse Assistant program is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed to perform basic nursing duties and provide quality care in acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Training includes taking vital signs, assisting with range of motion exercises, performing patient care procedures, and applying CPR and First Aid. Students will also develop communication skills, promote patient safety, and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical training. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the State of California Nurse Assistant certification examination.

Our CNA program teaches students essential nursing knowledge and skills that prepare them for a career in healthcare. Once students have met all program requirements, they are eligible to take the State of California CNA Exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Here is the list of course modules:

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Patients’ Rights
• Module 3: Interpersonal Skills
• Module 4: Prevention & Management of Catastrophe & Unusual Occurrences
• Module 5: Body Mechanics
• Module 6: Medical and Surgical Asepsis; Infection Control
• Module 7: Weights and Measures
• Module 8: Patient Care Skills
• Module 9: Patient Care Procedures
• Module 10: Vital Signs
• Module 11: Nutrition
• Module 12: Emergency Procedures
• Module 13: Long-Term Care Patients
• Module 14: Rehabilitative Nursing
• Module 15: Observation and Charting
• Module 16: Death and Dying
• Module 17: Patient/Resident Abuse

Here are some of our clinical sites:

• Huntington Park Nursing Center
• California Post-Acute Care
• Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center
• Alameda Care Center
• Burlington Convalescent Hospital
• Centinela Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
• Osage Healthcare and Wellness Centre

Satisfactory academic progress is defined as meeting acceptable standards as defined by predetermined objectives of the institution and of the program. These objectives are directly correlated to the performance standards set by Prestige Career College.

In order to graduate, Prestige Career College requires that all students complete 100% of all classroom and practical instruction. Students completing these requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Enrollment Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Social Security card (matching first and last name)
• Valid CA Photo ID (Driver’s License, CA ID Card, Passport, or Green Card)
• Submit the completed Live Scan form
• Proof of good health: A report that includes a physical examination and PPD TB test or chest X-ray (CXR) clearance signed by a healthcare provider confirming good health and no risk to students, patients, or visitors and a current flu shot
• A valid BLS/CPR card. This may be completed during the CNA course.
• A clean criminal record

Attendance Requirements

To be successful in the online program, students must actively participate and be engaged in class and class activities. Students are required to attend class and participate just as if they were in a face-to-face course. Attendance is taken at the beginning of the class, after the lunch break, and toward the end of the class. A 100% completion of all theory and clinical hours is required to graduate.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete all classes with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 70% (2.0) or C and comply with our attendance policy
• Meet all applicable classroom and skill proficiency standards
• Meet all financial obligations to the school

Hardware and Software Requirements

You must have a desktop computer or laptop with Windows 10, a webcam, microphone, and speakers. Using tablets or telephones is discouraged as these do not support all of the instructional materials.

Weekday Day Schedule

• Length: 27 days over six weeks
• Theory: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday-Friday)
• Clinical: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday-Friday)

Part-Time Evening (PM) Schedule

• Length: 36 days over 12 weeks
• Theory: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Tuesday and Thursday); 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Saturday—Week One only)
• Clinical: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (Saturday and Sunday)