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, please apply to the college here. 

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

PETITION FOR COURSE SUBSTITUTION OR WAIVER:

• All course petitions (if  applicable) for credit of courses taken outside of Saddleback/IVC should  be submitted in advance and prior to the application period opening up,  to allow time to be processed/reviewed.
• We encourage all students interested in applying to the MLT program, to make an appointment with Elizabeth Weiss in the Counseling Office before applying to:

1. Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.   
2. Submit any Petitions for Course Waiver/Substitutions. 

• Schedule an appointment by calling the Counseling Office, (949) 582-4572.

NOTIFICATIONS: 

• Please check your Submittable accounts/email used to sign up with for all communication regarding your application status.
• Acceptance notifications will be sent no later than April 25th.