Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Start Your Healthcare Career as a CNA
The Certified Nurse Assistant pathway prepares students for direct patient care roles in healthcare and long-term care settings.
Students learn foundational care skills, safety, communication, infection control, resident support, and professional responsibilities needed for entry-level patient care.
CNA Program Overview
The CNA program is designed for students who want hands-on healthcare training, classroom instruction, clinical preparation, and a clear pathway into patient care work.
160
Total Program Hours
60
Theory Hours
100
Clinical Hours
40
Class Days
What Students Learn
The CNA pathway focuses on the core skills and professional habits needed to support residents and patients safely.
Resident Care
Students learn basic care skills used to support residents with daily needs, comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Personal care support
- Mobility assistance
- Basic resident needs
Safety and Infection Control
Students learn safe care habits, infection prevention principles, and how to protect themselves and others.
- Hand hygiene
- PPE awareness
- Safe care environment
Communication
Students learn how to communicate respectfully with residents, families, nurses, instructors, and healthcare staff.
- Professional communication
- Observation and reporting
- Respectful care
Program Structure
The CNA program combines classroom learning, skill development, and clinical practice.
Theory Training
The theory portion introduces students to foundational CNA knowledge, care principles, infection control, communication, safety, resident rights, and professional responsibilities.
- Classroom instruction
- Module-based learning
- Skills preparation
- Student participation
Clinical Training
The clinical portion helps students apply classroom learning in supervised care settings while building confidence, safety, and professional behavior.
- Supervised clinical practice
- Resident care experience
- Instructor observation
- Skill development
Student Readiness Note
Students should contact CVME to confirm current schedule, enrollment requirements, clinical expectations, required documents, tuition, and start date before registering.
Is CNA a Good Fit?
CNA training may be a strong fit for students who want direct patient care experience and a practical entry point into healthcare.
Good For Students Who Are
- Compassionate and dependable
- Interested in patient care
- Comfortable learning hands-on skills
- Ready for classroom and clinical expectations
- Looking for an entry-level healthcare pathway
Common CNA Settings
CNA training may help prepare students for care roles in long-term care, skilled nursing, healthcare facilities, and other supervised patient care settings.
Next Steps
If you are ready to learn more, start with admissions or apply online.
1. Review the Program
Make sure the CNA pathway fits your healthcare goals and schedule needs.
2. Contact CVME
Ask about start dates, enrollment steps, tuition, documents, and clinical expectations.
3. Apply Online
Use the application page when you are ready to begin the student intake process.
Ready to Start CNA Training?
Apply now or contact Central Valley Medical Education for help with program details and enrollment steps.