Nurse Assistant Training Program

We start new classes every 6-8 weeks on different schedules. Call the school (310) 791-9975 for exact dates.

Morning 9:00AM - 3:00PM M-F 6wks
Evening 3:30PM - 8:00PM M-F 8wks
Weekend 9:00AM - 3:00PM Sat/Sun 10 wks

* Tuition waived for these classes.

This course is designed for students who have expressed an interest in the entry level nursing profession. The course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to administer care for patients or residents in a hospital, extended care facility or in-home. The course will consist of both classroom and clinical training in a local extended care facility. Students who complete the curriculum, and achieve the certificate of completion, are qualified to apply for and take the state certification exam leading to certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Program Cost:

Admission Requirements:

• Age 17 years or older
• Evidence of a minimum completion of 12th grade (HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA) from an accredited school or GED.

Program Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the role and responsibility of the Nursing Assistant and perform as a health team member.
2. Recognize the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication and demonstrate effective communication skills.
3. Understand the resident’s rights and the purpose and use of the patient plan of care.
4. Observe and reports changes in condition, abnormal signs, symptoms, and care provided to a licensed nurse.

5. Practice the principles and techniques of safety and infection control.

6. Accurately assess and chart vital signs
7. Demonstrate proper personal care procedures, admission and discharge procedures, exercise and activity, and elimination procedures according to the principles.
8. Apply the knowledge on nutritional requirements and techniques in measuring and recording intake and output, feeding the patient, preparing and serving meal.
9. Understand clients with special needs.
10. State the CNA’s role in restorative care.
11. Care for the resident through the dying process and care for the body after death.
12. Work with and under the direction of the LVN/RN in a structured health-care setting.
13. Be eligible to take the state test to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.

Course Outline:

Comments

Dear Mr. Rosales, (Job Placement Coordinator)

Thank you for your letter. I really appreciated it and maybe I can use it in the future. For now I’ve started working with Seacrest Convalescent Hospital and Los Palos Convalescent Hospital as a partime CNA while waiting for my assignment at Harbor Care.

I thank you and the Homestead for helping me get a job. More power to all of you and the Homestead Schools, Inc.

Respectfully yours,

Teresita Lorenzo (CNA Student)