NURS 198 - Nurse Assistant Certification Course

    Recent Professors
    Janeen Frost
    Recent Semesters
    2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    7
    Prerequisite
    Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR): American Heart Association BLS course for the Healthcare Provider current card required. AND Prerequisite Eligibility for ENGL-001A or ENGL-001AX, or placement by multiple measures. OR Prerequisite ESL149 - Academic and Professional ESL III Or noncredit equivalent ESL-849N, or appropriate placement on ESL Guided Self-Placement. AND Prerequisite ESL189 - Writing III Or noncredit equivalent ESL-889N, or appropriate placement on ESL Guided Self-Placement. AND Prerequisite Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR): American Heart Association BLS course for the Healthcare Provider current card required.
    2026SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to train the student to function as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The student will be part of a health team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a health care agency. The program meets standards according to federal and state regulations. The core curriculum is framed around the modules required by the California Department of Public Health. Example of topics and skill development include communication skills, infection control, patient's rights, and basic CNA skills.
    Usually Held
    Thu Fri 12:00pm–2:30pm, Thu Fri 7:00am–11:30am, Tue Wed 1:10pm–4:00pm, Tue Wed 4:05pm–6:55pm