Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
CNA's Are The Foundation of The Nursing Team.
What Does Nursing Assistant Training Include?
The Bellevue Career College Nursing Assistant Training Program will present the basics of bedside patient care under the guidelines of federal and state requirements. Participants who complete the course will meet the criteria to sit for the state certification examination.
The program includes a minimum of 60 hours of theory content, conducted in the classroom, and a minimum of 100 hours of direct patient care (clinical training), conducted in an accredited and state-approved long-term care facility. A student will be eligible for certification by the State of California as a nurse assistant upon satisfactory completion of course requirements and the State Competency Evaluation.
Program Tuition $2500 Includes:
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Blood Pressure Cuff/Stethoscope
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Scrub Set
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Transfer Belt
Student Responsibility:
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Physical Examination & TB
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Live Scan & CA State Exam Fee
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Students enrolled in the Nurse Assistant Training Program will be taught the following 17 Course Modules:
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Introduction to Roles and Responsibilities of the C.N.A.
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Resident’s Rights
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Federal Laws
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Prevention and Management of Catastrophe
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Emergency Procedures
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Communication and Interpersonal skills
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Restorative and Rehabilitative Nursing
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Body Mechanics
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Medical and Surgical Asepsis
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Weights and Measures
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Resident Care Skills
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Resident Care Procedures
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Nutrition
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Vital Signs
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Observation and Reporting
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Long-term care Resident
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Death and Dying
Clinical Schedule & Attendance
Clinical training requires a commitment of up to 8 hours per day plus a 30-minute lunch break. The full
clinical schedule will be provided during the application process. While schedule changes are rare, they
may occur with as little as 24 hours’ notice due to factors like instructor illness, facility updates, or
severe weather. Students must be flexible and prepared to adjust. All changes will be communicated via
phone, text, email, and the learning management system.
Class Schedules
Day Schedule 24-Days
Monday - Friday
Theory 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Clinical 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Evening Schedule 33-Days
Monday - Friday
Theory 5:00 AM-10:30 PM
Clinical 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Weekend Schedule 26 Days / 13-Weeks
Monday - Friday
Theory 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Clinical 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Technology and Equipment Requirements:
Students must have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone that can be connected to the Internet to complete this NATP. Chrome or Safari browsers are recommended.
Students are responsible for ensuring they can fully participate in online learning.
This includes:
● Maintaining reliable internet access
● Checking both email and LMS messages daily for updates, changes, deadlines, and instructor
communications
Grade Requirements for Passing the NATP:
Theory Evaluation
The Theory portion of the NATP is broken up into modules. At the end of each module, there is a
summative exam that the student must take and score at least 80% to progress to the next section and
complete the Theory portion of the NATP. Students can retake the summative exam until they score at
least 80%. Students pass Theory by completing all content and passing exams with a score of at least 80%.
Clinical Evaluation
During the Clinical portion of the NATP, students have the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the
Theory through hands-on patient care under the supervision of the Clinical instructor.
To successfully
pass Clinical, students must:
● Attend 100 hours of clinical training
● Demonstrate competency in all required clinical skills as outlined in the Skills Checklist, signed off on by the instructor during return demonstrations.
Criminal Background Clearance
All students must complete a Live Scan fingerprint background check as required by the California
Department of Public Health (CDPH) prior to starting clinical training or having any direct contact with patients. This is a mandatory step to ensure eligibility for certification and placement at clinical sites.
Please note: Live Scan/Finger Printing is NOT included in your tuition fee. A criminal background may impact a student’s ability to participate in clinical training or become certified as a Nurse Assistant. Results are submitted directly to CDPH and are confidential.
For questions about disqualifying convictions or requesting an exemption, visit the CDPH
website or contact the Program Director for guidance.
*Upon successful completing the course of 100-102 supervised clinical hours and 60 hours theory, along with passing the Nurse Assistant course exam you will qualify to take the State Competency Test (CEP) to be a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).