Sierra College · USA

Nursing – Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Starts

Fall (Rocklin Campus) applications accepted April 1 through April 30 (or the last business day prior

Introduction

Nursing – Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program is a Fall (Rocklin Campus) applications accepted April 1 through April 30 (or the last business day prior program taught at Sierra College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (one semester (16 week) course) options.

The Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program at Sierra College is a one semester (16 week) course that prepares students to become a Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) and provide direct patient care in long term care facilities. There are no degree patterns or transfer majors in this area.

Successful completion makes students eligible to take the State of California Certification Examination to become a CNA. After passing the exam, students can apply for employment at acute or long-term health care facilities.

Students complete education alongside clinical experience, meeting regulatory requirements such as fingerprinting and a clear background check, a physical examination with proof of freedom from common communicable illness/diseases, and additional items for clinical participation. The program includes attendance requirements and meeting essential functions for enrollment.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Nursing – Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program 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 Nursing – Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program.

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, including: Fingerprinting and clear background check. All students will be fingerprinted at the Rocklin Campus. Randomly selected students must submit to or possess fingerprinting and clear background check.
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.