The Nurse Assistant Program at Modesto Junior College is a one-semester course (NURSE 40, 5.5 units) that includes 50 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical experience within the guidelines set by the State Department of Health Services. The Program is offered in the fall and spring semesters. After successful completion of the Program, students are eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The exam has been developed to meet the evaluation requirements of federal and state nurse aid and competency evaluation legislation. Red Cross testing is available at MJC at the end of each class. Program expenses vary for each individual.

The estimated cost for the Nurse Assistant Program is $650 that includes books, enrollment, health clearance, fingerprinting, and certification examination and application fees. For financial aid information, call 575-7700. For inquiries about the program, call Allied Health, 575-6362.