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Folsom Lake College’s Nurse Assistant course is an 8-week long course that provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Students successfully completing the course become eligible to take the State of California Nurse Assistant Certification exam.

The course is designed for students who are:

Interested in the direct patient care experience
Seeking employment as an entry level provider
Interested in exploring the healthcare environment as a career option

Division Dean Dr. Christopher Morris
Department Chair Jason Pedro
Phone (916) 608-6927
Email careerprograms@flc.losrios.edu

Nursing (NURSE) Courses

NURSE 100 Nurse Assistant

Units:7
Hours:81 hours LEC; 135 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Corequisite:AH 311
Enrollment Limitation:Enrollment Limitations: Students enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program are required to meet the onboarding requirements of their clinical facilities and California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Instructions for how to meet these requirements will be provided to enrolled students by the instructor prior to the first day of class. These items include but are not limited to: (1) Proof of physical exam no older than three months. (2) Proof of negative 2-step tuberculin (TB) skin test no older than three months. (3) If the TB skin test result is positive, proof of inactive TB chest x-rays no older than three months. (4) Spring semester students must submit proof of having a current season influenza vaccine. Fall semester students must submit proof of the current season influenza vaccine when the vaccine becomes available. (5) Before the first day of class, students must submit the Nurse Assistant initial application (CDPH 283B) that will include disclosure of prior or current criminal convictions. While the college has no automatic denial for students with a criminal background wishing to enroll in the course, students should be advised that the California Department of Public Health will ultimately determine if a student is eligible to be in a clinical setting and receive state certification based on their criminal background.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course leads to the certified nurse assistant (CNA) certification exam. It emphasizes the gerontological nursing assistant’s role and responsibilities as a healthcare team member. It also covers principles of asepsis, infection control, resident care skills, nutrition, body mechanics, and emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the resident. Students will be responsible for costs associated with obtaining a clinical uniform, clinical name tag, their portion of the college's malpractice insurance, and any fees required for state certification.

NURSE 299 Experimental Offering in Nursing

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.

NURSE 499 Experimental Offering in Nursing

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This is the experimental courses description.