Certified Nursing Assistant Overview

Gavilan College’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course prepares students for basic patient care in the convalescent setting and for the California nursing assistant certification process. AH 280 Fundamentals of Nursing—Convalescent includes classroom, skills, and required clinical learning.

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Start with admission, orientation, and first-step enrollment information before reviewing Certified Nursing Assistant requirements.

Getting Started for New Students

Program Snapshot

Course: AH 280 Fundamentals of Nursing—Convalescent
Units: 8.5
Typical offering pattern: Fall and Spring
Clinical placement: Required