Our Training Programs

Students accepted into the NATP are required to submit health & physical examinations, immunization records including COVID 19 vaccinations or physician signed reason why the student is unable to receive, American Heart Association (BLS) providers CPR card, and complete a background check through Live Scan (fingerprints) that results in a clear criminal background check. Applicants must be free from communicable diseases, infections, psychological disorders, and other conditions that would prevent the successful performance of the responsibilities and tasks required in the training program. The ICAN requires applicants to disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The CDPH considers the natures and severity of the offense subsequent acts, recency of the acts of crime, compliance with court sanctions, and evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for certification.

State Certificate Course

  • Certified Nurse Assistance (C.N.A.)
    • Approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the school of Nurse Assistant Certification Training Program (NATP), is a 6-week entry level nursing program.
    • The role of the C.N.A, typically work at a facility in a team. The facility could be long-term care, assisted living, a skilled nursing facility or a hospital.

Curriculum Guide for the Nursing Assistant Training Program /Course Content

Introduction Patient Rights Interpersonal Skills
Prevention Management of Catastrophe & Unusual Occurrence Body Mechanics Medical & Surgical Asepsis
Weights & Measures Patient Care Skills Patient Care Procedures
Vital Signs Nutrition Emergency Procedures
Long-term care Patient Rehabilitative Nursing Observation & Charting
Death & Dying    
  • Home Health Aide (HHA

Home Health Aide curriculum hours in addition to long term care nurse assistant curriculum hours are 40 minimum hours (20 theory hours and 20 Clinical hours) to complete the course and obtain a certification to perform home health aide duties.

This curriculum is designed to be combined with nurse assistant courses or for educating students that are already certified as nurse assistants. The curriculum topics are as follows:

Subject Title Total hours Theory hours Clinical practice hours
Introduction of Aide and Agency Role 2 2 0
Interpretation of Medica and Social Needs of People being served 5 5 0
Personal Care Services

 

 20 5 15
Nutrition 8 5 3
Cleaning and care task in the home 5 3 2
Total 40 20 20

School Certificate Course

  • ACNA (ACUTE CARE C.N.A.) To Be Arranged (TBA) all Year-round classes at present time.
    • A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in acute care provides basic nursing care to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. CNAs work with other healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes for the patient and the organization.

American Heart Association Certificate e-cards

  • BLS (CPR)
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professional’s trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality CPR, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED
  • ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) New Learners (Traditional)
    • For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency responses

What does this course teach?

    • Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
    • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
    • Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
    • Airway management
    • Related pharmacology
    • Management of ACS and stroke
    • Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

ACLS for Experienced Providers:

  • For those who are proficient in performing BLS and ACLS skills, reading and interpreting ECGs, understanding ACLS pharmacology; and who regularly lead or participate in emergency assessment and treatment of prearrest, arrest, or post-arrest patients.

What does this course teach?

  • Demonstrate proficiency in providing BLS care, including prioritizing chest compressions and integrating use of an AED
  • Recognize and manage respiratory arrest
  • Recognize and manage cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post–cardiac arrest care