Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Career Technical Education
Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA)
Checklist to
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start your CNA career:
CTE Intake
Bring photo ID; allow 2 hours to complete:
registration and orientation. Arrive within the
following hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Submit copy of high school diploma or
equivalency (i.e. GED, HiSET)
Diploma or transcripts with graduation date
are accepted
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Complete the requirements above to enroll in
the CNA Orientation:
August 3, 2021
September 7, 2021
December 8, 2021
February 23, 2022
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Next steps:
⃣⃣⃣ Complete physical exam & TB test within dates
Program start dates:
Must complete program checklist on other side to enroll
Aug 16– Oct 15, 2021
CNA Orientation: 8/3/21
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 8/4- - 8//21/12
Oct 18 – Dec 17, 2021
CNA Orientation: 9/7/2021
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 9/10 to 10/8/2021
Jan 11 – Mar 24, 2022
CNA Orientation: 12/8/2021
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 11/20 - 12/15/2021
Mar 28 – June 10, 2022
CNA Orientation: 2/23/2022
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 2/11 - 3/18/2022
*Physicals & TB completed outside of the date range will not be valid
Monday – Friday (subject to change due to COVID conditions)
Theory hours - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2 days/week
Clinical hours - 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3 days/week
Program duration:
9 weeks (approximately)
Program description:
This program prepares students to take the state
certification exam. Students will learn to address
basic care services such as bathing, grooming,
feeding and checking patient vital signs. Classes
combine theory, skills, and clinical training.
Note: Medical Terminology course is not required but is highly
recommended.
What you will learn:
• Resident care
• Feeding
• Grooming
• Bathing
• Confidentiality
• Social and emotional patient support
Program cost:
$435. program fee + approx. $400. materials
Consider seeking sponsorship to cover costs:
Consider visiting the following agency to attend an
orientation and learn about eligibility requirements. It is
recommended to start these steps at least 60 days before
program fees are due.
Workforce Connection Manchester
3302 N. Blackstone Ave., Suite 155, Fresno
(559) 230-3600
Fresno Adult School ▫ 2500 Stanislaus Street, Fresno, CA 93721 ▫ (559) 457-6002
indicated on the other side
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Complete CNA Program Application
⃣⃣⃣ Pay $435 program fee to enroll
Additional requirements:
Must pass a Criminal Background Check,
possess a valid government issued photo ID,
Social Security Card, purchase program
materials (after orientation)
Consider seeking sponsorship to cover costs:
Workforce Connection (559) 230-3600
Reading & Beyond (559) 342-8600
$435 Costs payable to Fresno Adult School:
$ 25 Application Fee
$ 120 State Certification Test fee
$ 52 Fingerprinting
$ 330 Textbooks, materials and supply fee
$ 400 Estimated additional costs:
$ 45 Handbook (optional printed copy)
$ 85 Uniform – 2 sets of Medical Scrubs
(Tops: Black, Bottoms: Royal Blue)
$ 25 Watch with second hand
$ 45 Blood Pressure Kit (includes stethoscope, but NOT
connected cuff; without metal on cuff; no digital)
$ 20 Posey Gait Belt (belt buckle with teeth, no clips)
$ 55 Black nurses’ shoes (no open toe or heels)
$ 100 Physical exam, TB test, Flu vaccine
11/3/21/gds
Career Technical Education
Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA)
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Checklist to
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start your CNA career:
CTE Intake
Bring photo ID; allow 2 hours to complete:
registration and orientation. Arrive within the
following hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Submit copy of high school diploma or
equivalency (i.e. GED, HiSET)
Diploma or transcripts with graduation date
are accepted
Program start dates:
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Complete the requirements above to enroll in
the CNA Orientation:
August 3, 2021
September 7, 2021
December 8, 2021
February 23, 2022
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Next steps:
⃣⃣⃣ Complete physical exam & TB test within dates
Must complete program checklist on other side to enroll
Aug 16– Oct 15, 2021
CNA Orientation: 8/3/21
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 8/4- - 8//21/12
Oct 18 – Dec 17, 2021
CNA Orientation: 9/7/2021
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 9/10 to 10/8/2021
Jan 11 – Mar 24, 2022
CNA Orientation: 12/8/2021
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 11/20 - 12/15/2021
Mar 28 – June 10, 2022
CNA Orientation: 2/23/2022
Complete and submit physical &
TB within*: 2/11 - 3/18/2022
*Physicals & TB completed outside of the date range will not be valid
Monday – Friday (subject to change due to COVID conditions)
Theory hours - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2 days/week
Clinical hours - 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 3 days/week
Program duration:
9 weeks (approximately)
Program description:
This program prepares students to take the state
certification exam. Students will learn to address
basic care services such as bathing, grooming,
feeding and checking patient vital signs. Classes
combine theory, skills, and clinical training.
Note: Medical Terminology course is not required but is highly
recommended.
What you will learn:
• Resident care
• Feeding
• Grooming
• Bathing
• Confidentiality
• Social and emotional patient support
Program cost:
$435 program fee + approx. $400. materials
Consider seeking sponsorship to cover costs:
Consider visiting the following agency to attend an
orientation and learn about eligibility requirements. It is
recommended to start these steps at least 60 days before
program fees are due.
Workforce Connection Manchester
3302 N. Blackstone Ave., Suite 155, Fresno
(559) 230-3600
Fresno Adult School ▫ 2500 Stanislaus Street, Fresno, CA 93721 ▫ (559) 457-6002
indicated on the other side
⃣⃣⃣
Complete CNA Program Application
⃣⃣⃣ Pay $435 program fee to enroll
Additional requirements:
Must pass a Criminal Background Check,
possess a valid government issued photo ID,
Social Security Card, purchase program
materials (after orientation)
Consider seeking sponsorship to cover costs:
Workforce Connection (559) 230-3600
Reading & Beyond (559) 342-8600
$435 Costs payable to Fresno Adult School:
$ 25 Application Fee
$ 120 State Certification Test fee
$ 52 Fingerprinting
$ 330 Textbooks, materials and supply fee
$400 Estimated additional costs:
$ 45 Handbook (optional printed copy)
$ 85 Uniform – 2 sets of Medical Scrubs
(Tops: Black, Bottoms: Royal Blue)
$ 25 Watch with second hand
$ 45 Blood Pressure Kit (includes stethoscope, but NOT
connected cuff; without metal on cuff; no digital)
$ 20 Posey Gait Belt (belt buckle with teeth, no clips)
$ 55 Black nurses’ shoes (no open toe or heels)
$ 100 Physical exam, TB test, Flu vaccine
11/3/21/gds