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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
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Overview of Program   (Information updated January 25, 2006)
  • People interested in this program must attend an orientation session to be eligible to enroll in the class.
  • This one-quarter program is offered four times per year - fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters.
  • The CNA program helps prepare students for the certification test for an entry-level position in the health care field.
  • Strict attendance guidelines apply to this program.
  • The course covers First Aid and CPR certification, HIV / Aids certification, providing basic care, following care procedures, controlling infections, safety and emergency preparedness, restorative care, and dealing with death and dying.
  • CNA Certification is required for students planning to continue in South's LPN Program.
Overview of Potential CNA Employment Opportunities
  • Graduates of this program find work as home health aides, registered nursing assistants, certified nursing assistants, and patient care technicians.

Questions? Please call 206-768-6654.

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