About
This (160) hour program, consisting of (60) hours of theory and (100) hours of clinical experience plus practice labs are required for a certificate of completion. The Nurse Assistant program is a course leading to an entry level career in the health care industry. The course emphasizes care of the older adult client and assistance with the activities of daily living; bathing, dressing, exercise, movement, eating, eliminating, safety measures, and rehabilitation techniques following the NATAP 2018 American Red Cross curriculum. The Nurse Assistant Program also provides clinical instruction. Students will practice skills in lab and then be assigned to assist clients in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Organization
First Lady Permanente
First Lady Permanente College
First Lady Permanente College, headquartered in Turlock, CA, serves California's Central Valley as a higher education institution specializing in healthcare and vocational training. It offers comprehensive programs including LVN, CNA, CPT, CMA, EMT, and Paramedic training, alongside continuing education courses like IV Therapy and EKG Interpretation. The college provides AHA certifications for CPR, AED, and BLS, emphasizing hands-on training with externships and preparing students for certification and employment in healthcare. It is approved by the BPPE as a private post-secondary institution and serves over 10,000 students annually.
Highlights:
- Certified American Heart Association training center
- Offers nationally recognized continuing education certifications approved by multiple California healthcare boards (Board of Registered Nursing, California Department of Public Health, Emergency Medical Services Agency)
- Emphasizes hands-on training with externships
- Mission focuses on empowering students through quality education and professional skill development to save lives and serve the community
- Provides comprehensive healthcare education and nationally recognized continuing education programs