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Certified Nursing Assistant
Life-Changing Impact
Certified Nursing Assistants provide care to patients in acute and skilled nursing settings.
The Certified Nursing Assistant program is a one-semester course - HO 100 Basic Patient Care - which prepares the participant for California State Certification.
College of the Redwoods is a testing site for the Certified Nursing Assistant Training and Assessment Program (NATAP) and tests can be scheduled through Credentia.com. To become a Certified Nursing Assistant you must successfully complete the NATAP Exam.
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Estimated Cost of Attendance
| REGISTRATION | $46 per unit X 6.00 Credits | $276 |
| Student fees for one semester | $50 per semester | $50 |
| UNIFORMS (SCRUBS, SHOES) | Two pairs of scrub | $300 |
| Book | $75 | |
| Equipment Vitals equipment and Gait Belt | $100 | |
| Parking permit | One semester | $50 |
| FBI background check | * Approximate cost | $113 |
| Drug Screen | * Approximate cost | $75 |
| Physical | *Estimated cost from $0 to $200. | $200 |
| Immunizations | Immunizations for students who do not have the required immunity to several communicable diseases may cost over $220. Most are available through the Public Health for reduced fees. *$220 is an approximate estimate, you cost may vary depending on health coverage etc. | $220 |
| *Cost estimates do not include student living expenses or any costs associated with travel or housing during required clinical practicum courses. | $1,459 |
Related Programs at CR
- Registered Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nursing
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Paramedic
- Biology
- Psychology
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Contact Information
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707-476-4216
Mon-Fri | 9:00am - 4:00pm or by appointment