Nursing Assistant

About the Course

This Nursing Assistant course prepares you to take the Nursing Assistant certification examination. The program trains you to provide basic nursing care in health care facilities through both classroom and clinical instruction. Key topics include the philosophy of nursing, patient care procedures, safety, infection control, rehabilitative patient care, and communication within the healthcare team. Students must complete the minimum required hours in theory and clinical instruction to meet the requirements of the California Department of Public Health for employment in long-term health care facilities.

Schedule

Duration: 18 weeks (160 program hours total).

• Morning session: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Evening session: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Cost

Program cost: $1,000 (includes textbook).

Additional costs:

• Live scan (fingerprinting & background check)
• Physical exam with TB test (or chest x-ray if previously positive) and flu vaccine
• Valid CPR certification
• CNA certification exam registration

Prerequisites

• Placement exam
• SSN or ITIN

All prospective students must take a placement exam. Students who pass will be notified by mail. Due to limited class size, enrollment is selective.

Location

11277 Atlantic Ave., Lynwood, CA 90262. On-site student parking is available.

Upcoming Sessions

Orientation and placement testing for the August 2026 session opens July 20, 2026. Registration is required for testing, and only registered candidates will be admitted.

• Fall 2026
  • Placement testing opens: July 20, 2026
  • Class start: August 2026
  • Morning session: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Evening session: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
• Spring 2027
  • Placement testing: Closed
  • Class start: February 2027
  • Morning session: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Evening session: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Note: Schedule is subject to change.

What to Bring on Test Day

• Government-issued identification
• #2 pencil

Resources

• Nurse Assistant summary guide (California Employment Development Department)
• Nurse Assistant Occupational Outlook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)