Nursing Assistant ProgramJob Certificate Program Detail Page
Job Certificate Programs
How do I register?
- Registration to attend Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center can be found at https://caj.scusd.edu
- All program enrollments require a physical, valid form of a government issued photo ID (e.g. valid driver's license, passport, residency card, student or work visa, etc.)
- See our program catalog at https://caj.scusd.edu for further information.
*Additionally, CAJ is recognized and approved by many agencies to qualify our graduating students for national, state, or industry exams in their field of training: California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCMA), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Where is this Job Certificate Program?
Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
5451 Lemon Hill AveSacramento, CA 95824
Organization
Sacramento City Unified School District
Description
Admission Requirements:
Minimums CASAS Scores Required: Reading 234 and Math 214
At least 18 years old
High school graduation is NOT required for NA but you will need your high school transcript showing proof of graduation or high school equivalency if you want to continue on to Vocational Nursing – we can dual enroll you in academics and the program to obtain your HS diploma/HS equivalency
Must pass a drug and criminal background check
Health clearance by physical exam
Negative TB test required before entering program
Ability to lift, pull, and roll a minimum of 30 pounds, reach overhead
Stoop, bend, and grasp, and stand/walk for long periods of time
Skills learned in the Nurse Assistant Training Program:
Prevention Management
Body Mechanics
Patient Care Procedures
Vital Signs
Medical and Surgical Aseptic
Rehabilitative Nursing
Potential Salary: $33,000 – $48,000
Program Cost (scholarships available): $1600
- Graduates qualify to take the State Certification Exam.
- See our program catalog at https://caj.scusd.edu for information.