Nursing Assistant

Length: 320 clock hours/  12 Instructional Weeks                                                                Program Quarter Credits: 37

*Additional Clock Hours from Prerequisite total 1800 Clock Hours

Credential Awarded: Certificate                                                                                           Mode of Delivery: On-Line & Residential

REGISTRATION: $2,500.00                                                                                                          TUITION: $54,00.00

C. Douglas Institute of Learning Nursing Assistant Program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic care services for a patient (acute care setting) or resident (long-term care setting). It prepares the student to function in the role of nursing assistant under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). This course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The basic nursing assistant proficiency examination is the State-approved competency evaluation, with both written and manual skills components. The course requires the student to complete 93 hours of classroom lecture, perform 40 hours in a clinical setting, and successfully demonstrate 21 manual patient/resident care skills. Satisfactory completion of the course provides eligibility to take the AMCA established competency written examination for State certification as a certified nursing assistant