Measure A on November Ballot
Clovis Unified’s Measure A is on the ballot this November. Measure A is a facility bond measure that maintains a stable tax rate and would provide for: 
  • Safety, energy efficiency and technology upgrades for ALL schools.
  • Modernization and repairs to aging schools.
  • Completion of our new high school to ease overcrowding.
 
Learn more about this $400M facility bond measure at cusd.com.
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Nurse Assistant Program

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Nursing and Allied Health Department

Office Room
A8
Monday - Thursday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Phone
(559) 327-2860




Applications Open:
   January 7, 2025
Applications Close:
   January 31, 2025 or until Filled
Full Time Mandatory Orientation:
   February 7, 2025
Full Time Program Start Date:
   May 5, 2025

 
Looking for a career change? Do you enjoy caring for others in a healthcare setting? Take advantage of the opportunity to become a state Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Nurse Assistant Program is offered 3 times a year in February, May and September.  Part time and Full-time programs are available.

Full Time Schedule

  • 6-week program (220 hours)
  • 5 days a week, Monday through Friday
  • All day program 

FULL TIME SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

Monday - Friday     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Clinical6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Part Time Schedule

Part Time Program
  • January and September
  • 13-week program (220 hours)
  • 4 days a week, Monday - Thursday plus some Saturdays
  • Morning and Evening available (See schedule)
Part Time Morning Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday plus one Saturday

AM Theory
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

AM Clinical
6:45 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday Clinical
6:30 am - 12:45 pm
 
Part Time Evening Program Schedule: Monday - Thursday plus 5 Saturdays

PM Theory
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

PM Clinical
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday Clinical
6:30 am - 12:45 pm

Classroom Instruction and Clinical Training

  • Resident care skills
  • vital signs
  • Nutrition
  • Rehabilitation
  • Emergency procedures
 
NOTE:  NA students will be required to stand for long periods of time and be able to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
 
Upon Completion of course objectives, eligible students will take the state Competency exam for State Certification.

Program Cost


NA Class Fee:$1000 (due 2 weeks before start date)

Additional cost approximately:
$500 - $700 for the following:
  • Books
$105
  • Health Requirements/CPR
Varies
  • Immunizations
Varies
  • Uniforms
$120
  • State Exam fee
$130 (due on the last day of class)

Application Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Pass TABE Placement Testswith the following scores:
    • Reading - 442
    • Math       - 449 
  • Submit an NA Application within the application window with the following documents:
     Have a valid government issued photo I.D. (CA License required)
    • Have a valid social security card OR Individual taxpayers Identification Number (ITIN)
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart CPR card
IMPORTANT NOTES:
  • Student selection is on a first come basis or until class is full.
  • Clinicals are held at various location in Fresno and the surrounding counties.
  • NA students will be required to stand for long periods of time and be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs.
 
Upon completion of course objectives, eligible students will take the state competency exam for State Certification.

Requirements Upon Acceptance

The following will be required only AFTER you have received a Nurse Assistant Acceptance Letter.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
  • CAE Student Health Questionnaire
  • CAE Student Physical Form
  • CAE Immunization Form:
    • - 2-step TB Skin Test
    • - Flue vaccine (in season)
    • - Hepatitis B Surface Antibody (AB) )Positive TITER
    • - COVID-19 and Booster (Both required)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Background Check
UNIFORM & SUPPLIES:
  • 2 designated Navy-Blue scrub tops, bottoms and lab coat
  • All White Nursing Shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
  • Wristwatch with a second hand (no smart watches allowed)
REQUIRED:   access to a laptop/PC and reliable Internet
Cell phones and tablets are NOT acceptable

How to Get Started

Step1:  
  1. Register for the TABE Test ($15)
  2. Register online only
Step 2:
  1. Complete and submit a Nurse Assistant Application (see Download Documents) to the Nursing and Allied Health Department
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS:
  • Call the Nursing Office at 559-327-2802
  • Stop by our campus at 1452 David E. Cook Way, Clovis, CA  93611, Room A-8. 
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