About
Delano Adult School’s Nursing Assistant Program in Delano, California, prepares students to care for ill and convalescing patients in healthcare settings. The program covers basic anatomy and physiology, human development, factors affecting health, nursing care, charting techniques, and healthcare-provider responsibilities. Students also practice patient-care skills in a long-term care facility under direct instructor supervision. The program combines classroom instruction with clinical experience and runs for approximately three months, including 100 hours of class instruction and 100 hours of clinical experience. Classes are offered twice a year, in August and late January. The program is articulated with Bakersfield College for college credit.
At a glance
- Next start: August and Late January
Organization
Delano Adult School
Delano Adult School is an adult education institution in Delano, California, offering occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding. Its career-focused offerings are presented within the Delano Joint Union High School District’s academic structure, which also includes Career Technical Education. The school provides both health-care training and business-oriented preparation through its listed programs. Available training includes nursing assistant education, clinical medical assistant preparation, billing and coding specialization, and ECG/EKG-related study. As an adult school, it serves as a district-based option for career education alongside other academic and career pathway resources.