CNA Program Application 2025-9 Week Program

Application requirements for the Nursing Assistant Program:

1. Must attend a virtual Information Session (must attend a total of 45 out of 60 minutes).
2. Must be 16 years of age or older.
3. Must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID number.
4. Must possess one of the following: California identification card, California driver's license, or passport.
5. Must have a Social Security Card or Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN).

Admission requirements for the Nursing Assistant Program:

1. Must complete health requirements and physical examination within 3 months of admission. The following immunizations/titers will be required: TDAP, TB clearance, full COVID vaccine status with booster & seasonal flu shot.  
2. Must show proof of personal health insurance and obtain professional liability insurance prior to registering for classes.
3. Must obtain a valid BLS/CPR card through the American Heart Association.
4. Must complete/clear a drug screening through CastleBranch. 
5. Must complete/clear background check through CastleBranch - CRIMINAL SCREENING POLICY: Prior to entering the nursing assistant training or Certified Nursing Assistant class, each student will be required to complete an application that will screen for conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic infraction. Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 483.13 Section (c), Subsection (1) (ii), prohibits long term care facilities from employing individuals who have been convicted of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals. To extend similar protection to patients, Title 22, California Code of Regulations Part 71828 Section ©, prohibits a student from practicing clinical skills on patients if the student has been convicted of crimes which could present a danger to patients. If the student answers yes to a criminal conviction, that student shall be advised to contact the enforcement consultant at (916) 327-2445. The revised application procedure requires any student shall not be admitted to class who has not shown proof that a fingerprint card has been sent to the Department of Public Health. Any student that is found to have a criminal conviction and has not received a letter of approval from the enforcement consultant will be dropped from the training program. Falsification of the Nurse Assistant Certification application may result in adverse action pursuant to the Health and Safely Code, Section 1337.8.

Notifications:

• Please check your submittable accounts/email used to sign up for all communication regarding your application status.
• Applicants will be notified of their application status January 20th, 2025 (dates subject to change). 
• Students must complete their health requirements and receive a program clearance by February 20th, 2025. 
• Mandatory Orientation is February 27th, 2025 from 9am to 2pm.