Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate is designed to provide you with the knowledge to be part of a healthcare team under the supervision of a nurse. The curriculum is based on the professional standards established by regulatory agencies, and it covers essential topics included in the Nurse Assistant Certification Exam.
Due to California Department of Public Health regulation, a physical exam, CPR certification, and background check must be completed at the start of the program.
Course Requirements
VMED 110 - BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals (8 Hrs)
Students must successfully complete VMED-010 and VMED-110 to enroll in VMED-011.
Students who hold a current BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification card
issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA) may request Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to receive
credit for VMED-110.
VMED 011 - Certified Nursing Assistant Training (240 Hrs)
TOTAL HOURS OF INSTRUCTION: 258 HOURS
Get Started Today!!
Attend a CNA Overview class (VMED-010) to learn what you need to get started
Program Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age on first day of class
- Possess a State Issued ID or Driver’s License
- Possess a Social Security Card/ITIN Number
- Pass a TB Test (Tuberculosis) or Clear Chest X-Ray
- Pass a Physical Exam to confirm good health
- Pass a Background check (Livescan Fingerprints)
- Students who do not have a current American Heart
Association (AHA) BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
certification must complete VMED-110, BLS/CPR for
Healthcare Professionals - Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Required Textbooks/Materials
(needed for VMED-011 only)
LIST OF MATERIALS |
PRICE |
| Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistant 11th edition | $80 |
| Mosby’s Workbook for Nursing Assistants, 11th edition | $50 |
| Navy Blue Scrubs (Prices Vary) | $32.50 ea. |
| CA State Exam for CNA license | $120 |
| TB Test (Prices Vary) | $10 |
| Physical Exam (Prices Vary) | $40 |
| Livescan Fingerprint (can range from $50 - $70) | $50 |
| BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals | $45 |
| CPR Book and CPR Card (cash) | $25 |
|
**TOTAL (Approximately) **Textbooks/Materials fees are subject to change without notice. |
$452.50 |
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Fall 2027 Class Schedule
| October 26 Monday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
November 12 Thursday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| November 16 Monday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
December 9 Wednesday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| October 27 Tuesday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
November 13 Friday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| November 18 Wednesday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
December 11 Friday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
Students must successfully complete VMED-010 and VMED-110 to enroll in VMED-011.
Students who hold a current BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification card
issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA) may request Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to receive
credit for VMED-110.
| 8/18/26 - 12/17/26 (SCC) Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
8/23/26 - 12/14/26 (SCC) Monday & Sunday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
05/26/26 - 08/03/26 (CWPC) Monday - Thursday 3:30PM - 8:45PM Location: 1572 N. Manin St., Orange CA 92867 |
Spring 2027 Class Schedule
| January 19 Tuesday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
February 3 Wednesday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
February 18 Thursday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| March 8 Monday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
March 22 Monday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
April 12 Monday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| April 29 Thursday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
May 3 Monday - 8:30AM - 1:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
May 18 Tuesday - 3:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| May 21 Friday - 3:30PM - 8:45PM Location: 1572 N. Manin St., Orange CA 92867 |
| January 12 Tuesday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
January 20 Wednesday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
January 26 Tuesday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| February 10 Wednesday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
February 16 Tuesday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
February 22 Monday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| March 24 Wednesday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
April 14 Wednesday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
Mary 06 Thursday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
| May 20 Thursday - 12:00PM - 8:00PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
Students must successfully complete VMED-010 and VMED-110 to enroll in VMED-011.
Students who hold a current BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification card
issued by the
American Heart Association (AHA) may request Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to receive
credit for VMED-110.
| 1/24/27 - 5/17/27 (SCC) Sunday & Monday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
1/12/27 - 5/06/27 (SCC) Tuesday & Thursday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange CA 92869 |
1/13/27 - 5/07/27 (SCC) Wednesday & Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Location: |
1/11/27/ - 4/01/27 (CWPC) Mon. Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 3:30PM - 8:45PM Location: 1572 N. Manin St., Orange CA 92867 |