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Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program

West Hills College Coalinga Nursing Assistant Training Program is a marvelous career opportunity. If you have the desire to devote nine weeks of your life to this educational experience, it may be the beginning of a life long career in health care. This course trains candidates by combining theory and clinical experience in order to prepare students to take the state certification examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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Application Process

  • At least 16 years of age
  • Criminal Background Check (DOJ/FBI)
  • Physical Exam
  • TB Clearance
  • Uniform (scrubs) required

Training Dynamics Training is an exciting mix of 63 hours in the classroom and 108 hours of clinical experience in the skills lab and hospital facilities. Your education will include Nursing skills development, infection control, safety and patient care.

Enhance Your Success in the Nursing Assistant Training Program

  • Apply for financial aid, prior to completion of registration.
  • Meet with a counselor from the WHC counseling department.
  • Utilize available WHC campus support services.
  • Establish a strong support system.
  • Develop strong study skills.
  • Practice good self-care, stress management, and relaxation skills.
  • Possess appropriate conflict resolution skills.

Satisfies CNA prerequisite for most LVN programs.

Typical Job Duties

  • Vital Signs & documentation
  • Administer treatments within scope
  • Hygiene care
  • Linen changes
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Mobility & Transfers
  • Collect specimens
  • Assist in patient data collection
  • Patient nutrition & feeding techniques
  • Acute care hospitals & long term care facilities continually have openings for qualified CNA’s
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