Nursing
Overview
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
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) helps patients with daily healthcare needs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Many CNAs use their knowledge and experience as a launchpad to further their careers and become an LVN or RN with education and training.
- Course taught by healthcare professionals
- Included in a variety of degree programs and career certificates in health care
- Completed in 8 weeks
- Proof of health history/physical exam no older than three months.
- Proof of negative tuberculin (TB) skin test no older than three months.
- If TB skin test result is positive, proof of inactive TB chest x-ray no older than three months.
- Spring semester students must submit proof of having a current season influenza vaccine.
- LiveScan Fingerprinting – Paperwork and instructions will be given during orientation and will be paid for by the college. Course candidate must submit the Nurse Assistant initial application (CDPH 283B) that will include disclosure of prior or current criminal convictions.
COVID-19: All students entering the CNA program are required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccine series and bivalent booster when due. Proof of vaccination must include the vaccine you received and the date(s) of vaccination(s). Exemption to full vaccination cannot be accepted for clinical placement in skilled nursing facilities due to risk factors for vulnerable populations.
NOTE: There is no automatic denial to take the course, however, the California Department of Public Health can determine that the candidate is not eligible to be in the clinical setting or to take the state certification based on the criminal offense.
To benefit Certified Nursing Assistant students and elder care communities, Folsom Lake College endeavors to cover some student expenses through grant funding when possible. Grant funding varies from year to year.
The items under "Who pays" are subject to change.
"Reference cost" is the cost to students if grant funding cannot cover the expense.
| Item | Who Pays? | Reference Cost | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprinting | Paid for by college/grant | N/A | Paid for by FLC. Student is not responsible for this payment |
| Certification Exam | When possible, paid for by college/grant |
$100 | |
| Textbook | Free loaners from FLC | $17 to $32 | |
| Workbook | Student OR possible free options |
$6 to $24 | |
| Uniform (top and bottom) | When possible, one uniform paid for by college/grant |
$60 to $100 | Dark blue scrubs |
| Shoes | Student | $30 | Closed toe and heel |
| I.D. Badge | Student | $20 | |
| Gait Belt | Free loaners from FLC | $7 to $25 | |
| BP Cuff | Free loaners from FLC | $40 | |
| Stethoscope | Free loaners from FLC | $50 | |
| Wrist Watch | Student | $20 to $40 | Analog watch with second hand |
| Mileage to El Dorado Center and clinical site | Student | Varies | El Dorado Center 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Western Slope Health Center 3280 Washington St, Placerville, CA 95667 The Pines at Placerville Healthcare Center 1040 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667 |
Location
Lab Sites
El Dorado Center
6699 Campus Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
Rancho Cordova Center
10259 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Folsom Lake College
10 College Pkwy
Folsom, CA 95630
Clinical Sites
Folsom Care Center
510 Mill Street
Folsom, CA 95630
Whitney Oaks Care Center
3529 Walnut Ave,
Carmichael, CA 95608
NURSE 100
SCHEDULE TBD
- Mandatory In-Person Orientation: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Date: TBD, Location: TBD
- Theory: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Location: TBD
- Clinical: 7:00 am to 4:10 pm, Location: TBD
For additional information, please see Frequently Asked Questions or contact CareerPrograms@flc.losrios.edu.
- Division Dean John Skellenger
- Department Chair Jason Pedro
- Meta-Major Public Service, Health, and Education
- Phone (916) 608-6927
- Email skellej@flc.losrios.edu
Public Service, Health, and Education
This class is part of the Public Service, Health, and Education meta-major.