| Nurse assistants are important health care professionals who handle day-to-day care of patients. There is currently high demand for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Acute Care Nurse Assistants, and Certified Home Health Aides in southern California and throughout the state. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists medical assistants as one of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Opportunities for work and upward mobility in healthcare will provide you both job security and exciting challenges for many years to come.
The CNA and CHHA programs are both licensed through the State of California, Health & Human Services, Department of Public Health, Licensing & Certification Section. The public, prospective students, and applicants can access information and all requirements and forms at:
www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/AidesAndTechs.aspx
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Long Term Care Certified Nursing Assistant Program prepares students to work as an entry level healthcare provider with patients in a long-term care facility, under the direction of a nurse. Upon completion, the student is prepared to pass the California Long-term Care CNA exam.
Acute Care Nurse Assistant
The Acute Care Nurse Assistant is a CNA who works in various departments of acute care hospitals, within the scope of practice of the CNA.
Certified Home Health Aide
For CNAs looking to become a Certified Home Health Aide, Mt. SAC Continuing Education offers a 40 hour Certified Home Health Aide class. Training includes 20 hours each of theory and clinical. The class is offered on a one-week schedule during Fall and Spring. Upon completion, the student is prepared to pass the California Home Health Aide exam. The California CNA Certification is a prerequisite.
Nursing Assistant Program Registration
Attendance at an orientation session is required prior to enrollment in a Nursing Assistant Program. We encourage you to learn more by registering for a mandatory orientation.
Call (909) 594-5611, ext. 4788.
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