Sierra College · USA

Precertification Nursing Assistant Training

Campus Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

Fall applications for the Rocklin Campus (April 1 through April 30); Spring applications for the Roc

Introduction

Precertification Nursing Assistant Training is a Fall applications for the Rocklin Campus (April 1 through April 30); Spring applications for the Roc program taught at Sierra College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (one semester (16 week)) options.

Precertification Nursing Assistant Training at Sierra College is a one semester (16 week) course that provides education to become a Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA). After successfully completing the program, you will be eligible to take the State of California Certification Examination to become a CNA.

The training is designed to prepare students for employment providing direct patient care in long term care facilities. There are no degree patterns or transfer majors in this area. The program includes patient care experience, with participation requirements that include clinical readiness items such as fingerprinting and clear background check, a physical examination with proof of freedom from common communicable illness/diseases, clear drug screen, CPR card for Healthcare Provider, and a purchased uniform for the clinical experience.

Completion leads to eligibility for CNA certification. After passing the exam, you can apply for employment at acute or long-term health care facilities. There is also an option described for students who pass certifying exams to begin seeking careers in a variety of health care settings or extend education into advanced nursing programs or medical school.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Precertification Nursing Assistant Training at Sierra College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Sierra College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Sierra College as pre-requiste for admission in Precertification Nursing Assistant Training.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Be at least 16 years old
Submit a completed course application
Submit a Declaration of Conviction/No Conviction form (The form can be found with the application)
Meet California Department of Public Health regulatory requirements
Randomly selected students must submit to or possess: Fingerprinting and clear background check (All students will be fingerprinted at the Rocklin Campus)
A physical examination and proof of freedom from common communicable illness/diseases by immunization or serologic testing is required prior to the patient care experience. This is at the student’s expense.
COVID-19 vaccination if mandated by clinical facility
Clear drug screen. This is at the student’s expense.
CPR card for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).
Valid Social Security card.
Purchased uniform required to be worn during the clinical experience.
Class attendance requirements.
All Essential Functions to qualify for course enrollment.