Los Angeles Skills Academy: Nurse Assistant Training Program

Program Details

This intensive training is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in nursing. Combining theory lectures and clinical practice, it comprises 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of hands-on training at a skilled nursing facility.

What You Get

• A comprehensive nursing assistant textbook
• Assistance with criminal background checks and live scan fingerprinting
• Education and career counseling
• Access to job fairs and job assistance resources

Student Responsibility

• Need to have access to Zoom.us via a desktop, laptop, or tablet with a camera and reliable internet.
• Provide own navy blue scrubs, white athletic shoes, and a watch with a second hand.
• Complete a physical and TB test.

Course Outcome

• You will gain practical skills to aid patients with daily living under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• This course can be a stepping stone to further your career to become an LVN or RN.

COVID-19 Measures

• COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for all healthcare providers and students, unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Note for all In-person lectures: As we recover from COVID, we are confident we can now resume with In-person lectures. Please note, that if there is another COVID surge we may opt for a Zoom lecture alternative if we see fit.

If zoom: Students must have a way to access Zoom.us (desktop, laptop or tablet with a camera) and have reliable internet for this class.