Certified Nursing Assistance
Gavilan College’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course prepares students for basic patient care in the convalescent setting and for the state nursing assistant certification examination.
The CNA area below is organized to help students quickly find course information, admissions steps, clinical requirements, and support resources.
Program Snapshot
Course: AH 280 Fundamentals of Nursing—Convalescent
Units: 8.5
Typical offering pattern: Fall and Spring
Clinical placement: Required
Students interested in home health aide preparation may also ask the department about follow-up course options after CNA completion.