The objective of this Program is to prepare the nurse assistant for Certification by the State of California as an entry-level healthcare worker on a health care team in a long-term care facility and home care setting. The curriculum covers both theory and practical application on skills needed to function as a Nurse Assistant.
Minimum Admission Requirements: California Department of Health requirements:
- At least 16 years of age.
- Minimum education level is 5th grade.
- Ability to speak, write, read, and understand the English Language.
- Refer to PTHC admission policies for details.
Completion Requirements:
- A minimum of 60 hours of theory and 100 hours of clinical in a skilled nursing facility.
- Must score a minimum average of 75% in theory on each written test from all 17 modules.
- Pass in clinical (Clinical are pass or fail).
- Upon successful completion of the course, the student is eligible to take the California State
- Examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. (CNA)
PROJECTED CLASS START DATES 2025
| NURSE ASSISTANT: WEEKDAY | |
|---|---|
| WEEKDAY START DATE | WEEKDAY END DATE |
| 03/10/2025 | 04/03/2025 |
| 05/05/2025 | 05/29/2025 |
| NURSE ASSISTANT: WEEKEND | |
|---|---|
| START DATE | WEEKDAY END DATE |
| 04/25/2025 | 06/14/2025 |
| 06/20/2025 | 08/16/2025 |
| VOCATIONAL NURSING | |
|---|---|
| START DATE | END DATE |
| 05/12/2025 | 07/30/2026 |
*NOTE: Due to holidays and some specialty courses, some weekday classes may be scheduled on weekends. Though PTHC strives to honor the above projected days, under certain circumstances, PTHC reserves the right to reschedule any of the above dates with or without notice. PTHC will not be held responsible for any loss incurred as a result of these changes.
Schedules:
- Weekdays: Monday – Thursday
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday
- Time: 7 am to 5 pm
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