NRA 150A - Certified Nurse Assistant

    Recent Professors
    Tiffany (She/Her) Lundqvist, Ron Redmon, Tony (He/Him) SAISUSR, Mary Doll, Cheri Labrador, Stephanie Wickwire
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    6
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NRA 150A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    In this course the student will learn the requirements for becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), including basic patient care skills, psychosocial/cultural understanding, and communication techniques necessary to help meet the needs of the patient. All aspects of care are designed to allow the student to utilize these skills in a health care facility. Students learn theory and basic patient care skills necessary for certification as a CNA. This course meets all of the CA Department of Public Health requirements for a Nursing Assistant Training and Assessment Program (NATAP).