1. Proof of high school completion (copy of High School diploma, transcript, or GED certificate)
2. Clear criminal background and drug screening
3. Valid BLS CPR Card
4. Physical exam
5. Copy of Government-Issued Photo ID
6. Valid social security number or Federal Tax ID number.
7. Be 16 years of age or older
8. Reliable transportation to/from clinical locations
9. Ability to read and comprehend English
10. Current Immunizations:
    *Measles, Mumps, and Rubella immunization
    *Hepatitis B series immunization or evidence of immunity
    *Diphtheria/Tetanus immunization
    with a Pertussis booster within the previous ten years
    *Varicella: Physician's documentation of history of chicken pox with a positive titer
    or immunization
    *Flu Vaccine
    *COVID-19 Vaccinations as required by the state and clinical partner(s)
11. TB Test

1. Age
   Must be at least 16 years old.  

2. Training Program
   Complete a CDPH‑approved Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP). CDPH+2Health Workforce Initiative+2

   • Minimum 60 classroom (theory) hours.  

   • Minimum 100 clinical hours of supervised hands‑on practice. CDPH+2Health Workforce Initiative+2

   • The training must include the required modules, laboratories, skills, theory, clinical settings etc. 

3. Health & Background Requirements

   • A physical examination and medical history showing you're free from conditions that might create risk. TB (tuberculin) test or x‑ray if needed. CDPH+2CNEI+2

   • Live Scan fingerprinting background check (criminal record clearance).  

4. Application & Exam

   • Submit the initial application (CDPH 283B) and the Live Scan form (BCIA 8016) prior to or during enrollment.  

   • Pass a competency evaluation exam (written and skills portion) after your training is complete. CDPH+1

5. Certificate Issuance
   Once you pass the exam and all documentation (health, background, training) are approved, CDPH issues your CNA certificate. CDPH+1

6. Renewal / Continuing Education

   • To renew, you must complete 48 hours of in‑service training or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every 2 years.  

   • Minimum of 12 hours per year of those. CDPH

NA & HHA Course Requirements

Welcome to our favorite DUO-program

Technology for students access to our courses require a laptop/computer or phone with accessible webcam!

PROGRAM / COURSE OBJECTIVES: Our NAPT program will prepare students interested in careers in the healthcare field. This duo-course is designed for students who are interested in caring for those in need of assistance such as, elderly persons, those with cognitive issues, multiple co-morbidities etc. Students will perform ADL’s such as bathing, ambulating, and turning for those in need or assisting those in need with these functions. Student who take this course will complete 60 hours of synchronous instruction, 16 hours in person lab and 100 hours of clinicals. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course. Students who complete the nurse assistant program will be eligible to sit for the state certified nursing assistant exam. Along with the CNA program students will also prepare for Home Health Aide certification. Students will complete 20 hours of synchronous theory and 20 hours of clinical.

AGE REQUIREMENT: 16 years and above

PROGRAM FEES: Application Fee: $300.00 (non- refundable)

TOTAL COST FOR THE CNA & HHA duo course: $3,000.00
Textbooks (e-book, workbook)
Equipment- Blood pressure cuff, Pulse oximeter fingertip, gait belt
Student ID
Scrubs (1 set)

TIMELINE:

DUO-program Full time 
NA: Synchronous Theory: 8 business days

Followed by 
HHA: Synchronous Theory: 20 hr

NA: Clinical days 13 (100h)
HHA: Clinical days 3 (20h)

DUO-program Part time
NA: Synchronous Theory: 

Followed by 
HHA: Synchronous Theory: 20 hr

NA: Clinical days 
HHA: Clinical days 

PASSING GRADE:
Passing Criteria: This course is divided up into three areas for grading: Theory/ Lab/ Clinical.

The students must pass all three areas in order to be awarded a certificate of completion. There is no retention policy for this course due to its brevity. Theory: A student must have an overall grade of 80% in order to be considered successful and pass the theory portion of the course. Theory will be composed of quizzes, tests, assignments and class participation.

The grading scale will be as follows:

A-100%-90% B- 89%-80% C- 79%-70% D- 69%-60% F- 59% - 0%

Lab: Lab is based on a pass/fail scale. A student must have an overall grade of Pass in order to be considered successful and pass the lab portion of the course. During lab, a student will have (2) TWO attempts to display competency in a skill (skills check off) after being taught that skill and demonstrated that skill.

Attendance: For Theory, Lab skills & Clinical only ONE absence is limited; due to personal or family illness, or other emergencies.

Serving facilities in cities: Walnut Creek, Vallejo, and Danville

There are a few paths depending on how much training you take, but the basics are:

1. Prerequisites

   • Be at least 16 years old. CDPH

   • For 40‑hour HHA training: You must already hold an active CNA certificate. CDPH+1

   • Criminal record clearance is required. CDPH

2. Training Options

   • 40 Hour HHA Training Program:
     20 hours theory + 20 hours clinical. Only for those who are already CNAs. CDPH+2North Bay CNA+2

   • 120 Hour HHA Training Program:
     For those who may not have a CNA or want a more extensive training. This includes 120 total hours with a portion being classroom theory and a portion in clinical practice. CDPH

3. Application & Forms

   • When enrolling, you need to submit the initial application 

   • If doing 120‑hour program, also require Live Scan 

4. Renewal / Continuing Education
   • HHA certificates must be renewed; part of the renewal includes completing 24 hours of in‑service training or CEUs within the two‑year certification period. At least 12 of those hours in each year.

NA & HHA Course Requirements

Welcome to our favorite DUO-program

Technology for students access to our courses require a laptop/computer or phone with accessible webcam!

PROGRAM / COURSE OBJECTIVES: Our NAPT program will prepare students interested in careers in the healthcare field. This duo-course is designed for students who are interested in caring for those in need of assistance such as, elderly persons, those with cognitive issues, multiple co-morbidities etc. Students will perform ADL’s such as bathing, ambulating, and turning for those in need or assisting those in need with these functions. Student who take this course will complete 60 hours of synchronous instruction, 16 hours in person lab and 100 hours of clinicals. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course. Students who complete the nurse assistant program will be eligible to sit for the state certified nursing assistant exam. Along with the CNA program students will also prepare for Home Health Aide certification. Students will complete 20 hours of synchronous theory and 20 hours of clinical.

AGE REQUIREMENT: 16 years and above

PROGRAM FEES: Application Fee: $300.00 (non- refundable)

TOTAL COST FOR THE CNA & HHA duo course: $3,000.00
Textbooks (e-book, workbook)
Equipment- Blood pressure cuff, Pulse oximeter fingertip, gait belt
Student ID
Scrubs (1 set)

TIMELINE:

DUO-program Full time 
NA: Synchronous Theory: 8 business days

Followed by 
HHA: Synchronous Theory: 20 hr

NA: Clinical days 13 (100h)
HHA: Clinical days 3 (20h)

DUO-program Part time
NA: Synchronous Theory: 

Followed by 
HHA: Synchronous Theory: 20 hr

NA: Clinical days 
HHA: Clinical days 

PASSING GRADE:
Passing Criteria: This course is divided up into three areas for grading: Theory/ Lab/ Clinical.

The students must pass all three areas in order to be awarded a certificate of completion. There is no retention policy for this course due to its brevity. Theory: A student must have an overall grade of 80% in order to be considered successful and pass the theory portion of the course. Theory will be composed of quizzes, tests, assignments and class participation.

The grading scale will be as follows:

A-100%-90% B- 89%-80% C- 79%-70% D- 69%-60% F- 59% - 0%

Lab: Lab is based on a pass/fail scale. A student must have an overall grade of Pass in order to be considered successful and pass the lab portion of the course. During lab, a student will have (2) TWO attempts to display competency in a skill (skills check off) after being taught that skill and demonstrated that skill.

Attendance: For Theory, Lab skills & Clinical only ONE absence is limited; due to personal or family illness, or other emergencies.

Serving facilities in cities: Walnut Creek, Vallejo, and Danville