Our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program prepares students to provide excellent quality care to patients—taking vital signs and providing routine personal care like bathing and toileting. Observing and reporting changes in conditions and the safety of residents are very important roles of a CNA. The program also includes a special focus on Dementia and Behavioral Challenges. Successful students completing the program will receive a Certificate of Completion, making them eligible to sit for the State Certification Exam leading to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
CNA Program
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the program.
- Application & Live Scan Forms (forms are provided at the time of registration)
- Submit a completed application form (CDPH 283B)
- Copy of Live Scan Fingerprinting form (BCIA 8016) within one week of enrollment. Cleared Criminal Background Check
- Physical Examination with Medical History
- no older than six months prior to enrollment
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Current (not older than six months) negative TB test results (PPD or CXR)
- Copy of current Drivers’ License or State ID and Social Security Card or ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number)
Course Format
The CNA program is taught through a combination of classroom hours at The Art of Care Academy’s campus in Citrus Heights, CA and hands-on training within a licensed long-term care facility. The program consists of 60 theory hours and 100 hours of supervised clinical training in a licensed long-term care facility.
Day Program: M-F for 22 days
Theory from 7:00am—3:30pm for the first eight days
Clinical from 7:00am—3:30pm for the final 13 days
Evening Program: M-F for 30 days,
Theory from 3:00pm—9:30pm for the first ten days
Clinical from 2:30pm—8:00pm for the final 20 days
Weekend Program: Sat-Sun for 22 days
Theory 7:00am—3:30pm for the first eight days
Clinical from 7:00am—3:30pm for the final 13 days
Tuition & Registration
Tuition for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program is $1500. Tuition fees are all-inclusive of books and materials.
To register, all students must first complete a screening interview.
- Contact the Art of Care Academy to schedule a screening interview.
- Pay a non-refundable deposit of $250 (applicable to tuition)
- Complete registration paperwork, including a state application and health screening.
Orientation will be scheduled within one week of the start of class. At that time the Academy will confirm all requirements are met. The balance of the tuition will be due at that time.