Application requirements for the Acute Care Nursing Assistant Program:

1. Must attend an Information Session or review the information session video.
2. Must be 18 years of age or older.
3. Must have an active CNA license or be in possession of a CNA license before October 2026.
4. Must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID number. 

Notifications:

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up for all communication regarding your application status.

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE / IVC STUDENT ID:

• Students must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID # to apply. 
• If you do not have one, first apply to the college here. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS [complete after program begins]:

• Must complete health requirements and physical examination before the externship (exact date to be provided). The following immunizations/titers will be required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TDAP, TB clearance, full COVID vaccine status with booster & seasonal flu shot.  
• Must show proof of personal health insurance and obtain professional liability insurance prior to registering for classes.
• Must obtain a valid BLS/CPR card through the American Heart Association.
• Must complete/clear a drug screening through CastleBranch. 
• Must complete/clear background check through CastleBranch 

NOTIFICATIONS: 

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up with for all communication regarding your application.
• Applicants will be notified of their application status on or after June 2nd, 2026.

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE / IVC STUDENT ID:

• Student's must have a Saddleback College/IVC student ID # to apply. 
• If you do not have one, first apply to the college here. 
• Once you have been assigned a student ID, You may apply to the Phlebotomy Program.
   

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:

Applications are accepted from the following:

• Students enrolled in or have completed MLT 410NC & MLT 411NC.
• Medical Assisting students with completed course waiver (see below).
• CNA students with completed course waiver (see below).

PETITION FOR COURSE SUBSTITUTION OR WAIVER:

• Medical Assisting students who successfully completed MA 212B may submit a petition to waive MLT 410NC and/or MLT 411NC, and enroll directly into MLT 412NC and MLT 413NC.
• Certified Nursing Assistant students who successfully completed the CNA program may submit a petition to waive MLT 410NC and/or MLT 411NC, and enroll directly into MLT 412NC and MLT 413NC.
• To submit any Petitions for Course Waiver/Substitutions, schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Weiss in the Counseling Office by calling (949) 582-4572.

TRANSCRIPTS: 

• Official relevant transcripts from outside colleges other than Saddleback/IVC must be sent to the Admissions & Records office PRIOR to submitting your application.
• International transcripts must be evaluated by an acceptable third party, at: https://www.naces.org/member

NOTIFICATIONS:
 

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up with for all communication regarding your application.