HS 050 - Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Course

    Recent Professors
    syoung@riohondo.edu, LLozano-Quiros@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HS 050
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This entry-level nursing course meets Title 22 regulations for taking care of the geriatric population in a long term care setting, utilizing skills in basic care, emergency care, and communication. The course, which consists of 72 hours of classroom instruction, prepares students to take the California State Certification Exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). After obtaining the state certification, students may find employment in the acute care and/or long-term care settings. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requires students must be enrolled in HS 050 and HS 050L concurrently, and pass both courses at the same time; neither course can be taken individually for credit.
    Usually Held
    Tue 7:30am–11:45am, Mon 7:30am–12:00pm, Thu 7:30am–12:00pm