Nursing Assistant Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistants Provide direct care in various healthcare settings.
APPLICATION CLOSEDApplication Period - Spring 2025
September 10, 2024 @ 10 a.m. (opens)
October 10, 2024 @ 4 p.m. (closes)
- Prepare for the the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) certification exam.
- Nursing Assistant Certificate Requirements.
Nursing Assistant (NA) Program
Become a Nursing Assistant - Mission is an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant School in Santa Clara, California. CNAs are in high demand and will be increasingly sought after as Americans continue to age.
Nursing Events/Info Sessions
Information for Nursing Assistant Applicants - Fall 2024
Information for Nursing Assistant Applicants - Spring 2025
Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs and Salary
Skills Needed
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) duties often call for the following skills.
- Patient monitoring
- Diagnostic testing
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in patient care and safety
- CPR
- Customer service
- Infection control
- Patience and empathy
- Adaptability
Career Paths
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CNAs work in many healthcare environments including the following.
- Hospitals
- Long-term residential facilities
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Adult daycare centers