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ALLIED HEALTH :: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The CNA course enables students to become familiar with basic principles of nursing, including procedures and techniques. Clinical experience is provided in extended care facilities. Students will learn to provide and meet the patient's basic physical and psychological needs and promote a spirit of restoration and independence in a safe, efficient and competent manner. State approved pre-certification program. Does not guarantee certification. Must achieve grade C or better to take state certification examination. Prerequisites: Documented clearance for any crime more serious than a minor traffic ticket. Finger prints must be obtained by completion of class. Co-requisite: Current Healthcare Provider CPR card. A mandatory orientation is usually scheduled before the semester begins, please check with the department for upcoming dates and times.

ESTIMATED COSTS

  • Registration & college fees = $299-$309
  • Books, uniforms, supplies = $200 - $340
  • Liability Insurance = $13
  • Total Estimated Costs = $544 - $695
  • (Costs are approximate.)

PREREQUISITIES

  • None

MANDATORY ORIENTATION

You must attend one of the mandatory orientations in order to qualify for entry into the course.

Dates for upcoming semesters are:

SUMMER 2013 ORIENTATION 

Where:  Good Will High School (Formally known as Silverado Early College Campus) Bldg. 500-Room 506

Address: 14045 Topaz Road Victorville, CA 92392

Date/ Time:

  1. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 1:00-3:00PM
  2. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 4:00-6:00PM

Classes will begin the week of June 17-21, 2013          

Directions (from Victor Valley College):

  • turn Right (west) on Bear Valley Road
  • go over the 15 freeway
  • pass the Victor Valley Mall (on your right)
  • pass the Amethyst Rd. stoplight
  • turn Right (north) onto Topaz Road
  • Silverado Campus will be on the right, just before the road turns to dirt.

Entering and parking @ the Silverado High School Upper Campus

  • IMPORTANT! VVC Students are only permitted in the 400 and/or 500 buildings on the ECC campus of Silverado High School, and the designated VVC office (indicated on the map below). The rest of the SVHS campus is off-limits to VVC students.
  • Students are not required to have parking permits from either Silverado High School or Victor Valley College to park in the location indicated below.

Campus Map

Silverado off-site location map

Date/ Time:

  1. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 1:00-3:00PM
  2. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 4:00-6:00PM

Classes will begin the week of June 17-21, 2013.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

General Information
Health Sciences/Allied Health Office Assistant 760-245-4271, Ext. 2463