Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Next Application Period

CNA APPLICATION FOR SPRING 2023 IS AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 4th.

Next Mandatory Orientation: November 9th at 6pm. The orientation will be in building 32 room 5.

CNA APPLICATION FOR SPRING 2023

(If you have never used our "next gen forms" before, you will need to sign up before the application appears)

Please submit questions to Email: Mark.Kuyper@vvc.edu

Program Description

The CNA course enables students to become familiar with basic principles of nursing, including procedures and techniques. Clinical experience is provided in extended care facilities. Students will learn to provide and meet the patient's basic physical and psychological needs and promote a spirit of restoration and independence in a safe, efficient and competent manner. State approved pre-certification program. Does not guarantee certification. Must achieve grade C or better to take state certification examination. Prerequisites: See below and documented clearance for any crime more serious than a minor traffic ticket. Finger prints must be obtained by completion of class. Co-requisite: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) card that does not expire prior to the end of the semester.

Estimated Costs

Registration & college fees = $299-$309 - Please check with Financial Aid to see what they cover for your specific circumstances
Books, uniforms, supplies = $200 - $340
Liability Insurance = $13 (Paid through the Bursars office when you have been registered)
Document tracking, drug screen, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) = $130 - $175
State licensure exam = $120
Total Estimated Costs = $762 - $957
(Costs are approximate, out of pocket expenses are often lower)

Requirements for Entry

Age 16 at start of class

AND

High School Diploma

OR

GED

OR

College English (C or better)

Not convicted of any disqualifying penal code

Program Process

Apply for the program during the application period.
Attend the MANDATORY orientation. Due to state law we are unable to accept students who have not attended the orientation.
Complete the medical requirements, background check, and drug screening requirements as outlined in the orientation.
Purchase your supplies as outlined during the orientation.
Attend the class, meet your clinical requirements, and make sure you get a course average of 75% or better.
Take the State exam.

Please contact the Allied Health/Nursing Office for any additional questions.

Clinical Requirements

Participation in Clinicals is required to participation in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
To participate students will need to meet the following requirements PRIOR to the beginning of class;

Vaccination records must be provided for;
•   Mumps •   Pertussis
•   Measles   •   Varicella
•   Rubella •   Influenza
•   Tetanus •   Hepatituis B
•   Diptheria •   COVID

Please check with your primary health provider to see if you are current on your vaccinations.

The following are REQUIRED.
When they need to be done will be covered during orientation;

Titers are required to demonstrate immunity to the following;
•   Mumps
•   Measles
•   Rubella
•   Varicella
•   Hepatitis B

Current test for Tuberculosis
Current Physical.
Medical Record keeping through Complio to demonstrate medical compliance with Clinical requirements
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification that does not expire prior to the end of the class.
Livescan background check and Drug screen
All of these requirements will be covered during the orientation.