The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification program offered at Paradise Valley Community College is designed to prepare students to provide basic patient care services in healthcare organizations, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. Students receive instruction in core nursing skills such as bathing, feeding, and administering medication. The program includes classroom lectures, lab practice, and clinical experience in various healthcare settings.
Paradise Valley Community College is a community college in Phoenix, Arizona, offering occupational education in Accounting, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Emergency Medical Technician, and HVAC, among other fields. The college also provides training connected with nursing, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, phlebotomy, welding, and information technology. Its learning options include in-person and online formats, and its academic offerings include bachelor's degrees. Fast Track Certificates provide an additional career-focused option. The college features classrooms and labs, supports community activities through its Center for the Performing Arts and fitness facilities, and participates in the Maricopa Community Colleges system.