Graduates of this program will be highly qualified for entry-level positions as health care providers in acute care and convalescent facilities as well as home care agencies and out-patient clinics. Critical thinking concepts and principles serve as a framework for studying nursing and behavioral sciences within a health promotion/risk reduction, multicultural-based curriculum.
Program Authorization: This program is approved by the California State Department of Health Services. Successful completion qualifies the graduate to 1) take the Nurse Assistant Competency Examination to obtain State Certification for practice; 2) obtain Home Health Aide Certification without further examination.
NOTE: The Department of Health Services, Nurse Assistant Certification Division requires fingerprinting and disclosure of misdemeanor and felony convictions for all applicants.
Enrollment Procedure: Applicants must take a placement test, attend a program orientation, and meet the following program prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
Course | |
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Required Courses | |
VOCN 23 - Nurse Assistant/Convalescent Care | |
VOCN 24 - Home Health Aide | |
VOCN 25 - Nurse Assistant/Acute Care | |
VOCN 23 - Nurse Assistant/Convalescent Care | |
VOCN 24 - Home Health Aide | |
VOCN 25 - Nurse Assistant/Acute Care | |
VOCN 23 - Nurse Assistant/Convalescent Care | |
VOCN 24 - Home Health Aide | |
VOCN 25 - Nurse Assistant/Acute Care |
The goal of the City College of San Francisco certified nursing and home health aide certificate of achievement is to prepare entry-level graduates for careers in the long-term care, acute care, and home settings according to the state scope of practice.
· Completion of ESL 184 or ENGL 88 or readiness for college-level English
NOTE: The Department of Health Services, Nurse Assistant Certification Division requires fingerprinting and disclosure of misdemeanor and felony convictions for all applicants.
Successful completion of the following courses require an average final grade of “C” or higher (2.00 grade point average) to qualify for a Certificate of Achievement.
The minimum time for completion of this certificate is 1-2 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of classes completed per semester.
Course | Units | Year/Sem |
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Required Courses | ||
VOCN 23 - Nurse Assistant/Convalescent Care | 6.5 | Y1 S1 |
VOCN 24 - Home Health Aide | 2.5 | Y1 S1 |
VOCN 25 - Nurse Assistant/Acute Care | 3.5 | Y1 S1 |
Choose 4 units from the following elective courses: | ||
BIO 134 - Introduction to Nutrition for Health Sciences | 3.00 | Y1 S1 |
EMT 12 - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers | 0.50 | Y1 S1 |
HLTH 170 - Introduction to Dietetics Profession | 1.00 | Y1 S1 |
HCT 110 - Health Unit Coordinator | 4.00 | Y1 S1 |
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