Certified Nursing Assistant

Start your healthcare career with confidence through the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program. This short-term, high-impact program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

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Top Benefits

Quick Entry into the Workforce – Complete the program in a short time and begin working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.
Comprehensive Clinical Training – Gain real-world experience in patient monitoring, infection control, diagnostic procedures, and hands-on care.
Build a Strong Foundation for Advanced Healthcare Roles – Learn medical terminology, patient care techniques, and safety protocols essential for progressing to LVN or RN programs.
In-Demand, Transferable Skills – Develop CPR certification, adaptability, and customer service skills valued across the healthcare industry.
Supportive Learning Environment – Work with experienced instructors and receive guidance through every step of your academic and career journey.

Skills Gained

Patient Care and Monitoring – Assist patients with daily activities, track vital signs, and observe for changes in condition.
Infection Control and Safety – Apply best practices to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for patients and staff.
Medical Terminology and Diagnostic Support – Understand healthcare language and support diagnostic testing and documentation.
Communication and Compassionate Care – Build strong interpersonal skills grounded in patience, empathy, and professionalism.
Emergency Response and Adaptability – Respond effectively in urgent situations with CPR training and the ability to adjust to fast-paced environments.

Certificates

Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Proficiency (CP)

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Application Details

Nursing Assistant Application (NA Program)

Application for the Spring 2026 cohort opens on September 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. and closes on October 2, 2025 at 4 p.m. ** Please note, the application period for the Fall 2025 cohort has closed.

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Career Opportunities

Contact Us

Lania Williams

Department Chair

(408) 855-5232

Beverly Gaitan

Administrative Specialist

(408) 855-5374

Alicia Cruz

Director of Vocational Nursing (VN) Program

(408) 855-5493

Carol Hartman

Director of Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program

(408) 855-5472

Ngoc Hua

Faculty

(408) 855-5549

Amanda Kight

Faculty

(408) 855-5388

Ann Nguyen

Faculty

(408) 855-5381

Hongngoc Nguyen

Faculty

(408) 855-5272

Jan Wang

Faculty

(408) 855-5447

Cynthia Anderson

Director of Nursing Assistant (NA) Program

(408) 855-5303

Mark Zamzow

PRG Support/Adjunct Faculty

(408) 855-5580

Visit Us

Questions? We’re here to support you!

Visit us in the Gillmor Center (GC), Office 235.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Top Benefits

Skills Gained

Certificates

Nursing Assistant, Certificate of Proficiency (CP)

Application Details

Nursing Assistant Application (NA Program)

Career Opportunities

Next Steps: Explore Your Academic Journey

Contact Us

Lania Williams

Department Chair

Beverly Gaitan

Administrative Specialist

Alicia Cruz

Director of Vocational Nursing (VN) Program

Carol Hartman

Director of Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program

Ngoc Hua

Faculty

Amanda Kight

Faculty

Ann Nguyen

Faculty

Hongngoc Nguyen

Faculty

Jan Wang

Faculty

Cynthia Anderson

Director of Nursing Assistant (NA) Program

Mark Zamzow

PRG Support/Adjunct Faculty

Visit Us

Questions? We’re here to support you!

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