NURSING 260 NURSING ASSISTANT        (6.0 UNITS)

This is a 6 unit Nursing Assistant certificate course that can be completed in a single semester.  The program prepares the student to receive a certificate permitting practice as a Nursing Assistant.  Once students successfully complete NURS 260, they are eligible to take the certification exam given by the State of California Department of Health Services Licensing and Certification.  Jobs are plentiful and offered at many sites throughout the college district.

To qualify for the state certificate, the student must pass the course with a grade of C or better and successfully pass a state examination to verify competence in the area.  Fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice is required.  State application and testing fees will apply.  Specific information about the criminal record review involved may be obtained from the Division office or by calling  (559) 737-6266.  Local area hospitals may require background checks prior to clinical placement.

Limitation on Enrollment:  Current CPR card from American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.