CNA APPLICATION INFORMATION
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE
Nursing Assistant Training (CNA)
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant Training Program
provides the education necessary to prepare students for certification. Upon successful completion, students
will be eligible to take the State of California Certification Examination to become a Nursing Assistant qualified
for employment in an acute or long-term health care facility. Testing and certification fees are required. There
is no Public link to State licensure examination pass rates.
An application is required for enrollment in this course.
Requirements for Entry
All entry requirements must be completed and posted to the appropriate official College transcript before
submitting an application to the Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Entry requirements “in progress” are not
accepted.
1. Completion of English 6 or English 50 with grades of “C” or better.
OR
2. Placement in a higher course by approved score on assessment test, i.e. English 101.
OR
3. Completion of ESL 3 and ESL 23 with grades of “C” or better.
OR
4. Placement in a higher course by CELSA matriculation assessment process
Victor Valley College
Assessment Center is Located in building 55
(760) 245-4271 ext. 2367
A physical examination and proof of freedom from common communicable diseases by immunization or blood
testing is required (at the student’s expense) prior to the patient care experience as mandated by the California
Department of Public Health. Background screening is required. Students must be fingerprinted and submit a
Declaration of Conviction/No Conviction form required by the California Department of Public Health. Students
must have a clear background check, be free of communicable illness and meet all Essential Functions to qualify
for course enrollment.
Applications for the Fall 2014 semester will be accepted beginning June 23rd 2014 through July 3rd, 2014.
Please check the CNA web page for online application beginning the week of June 16th, 2014.
No late submissions or incomplete applications will be accepted under any circumstance.
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Estimated Costs for the program
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Registration & college fees = $299 - $309
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Books, uniforms, supplies = $200 - $340
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Liability Insurance = $13
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Total estimated Costs = $544 - $695
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(Cost are approximate)
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If qualified financial aid is available
Qualified Applicants – Mandatory Orientation
All applications are reviewed and qualified applicants are notified of the *mandatory Course Orientation date,
time and location. Students are selected by random draw and selected students will be given enrollment
information.
*If you are unable to attend the State mandated orientation for any reason, you will have to re-submit a new
application for the next course offered.
There is no makeup date offered for the Course Orientation.
Applicants
Applicants will be fingerprinted after acceptance into the program. Applicants with prior convictions must
submit clearance by the CDPH to attend the CNA program at time of application. (CDPH contact information
below) Students must meet regulatory requirements for class attendance, health clearance, back ground check
clearance and have a valid social security number and CPR card to participate in the course.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Licensing and Certification Program (L&C)
Criminal Background Section (CBS)
Criminal Background Clearance Unit (CBCU)
MS 3304
P.O. Box 994716
Sacramento, CA 95899-7416
(916) 327-2445 Fax: (916) 552-8854
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Essential Functions Required of CNA Students
Motor Capability:
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Move from room to room and maneuver in small places.
Transfer patients who may require physical assistance.
Guard and assist patients with ambulation.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and exert up to 100 pounds force for push/pull.
Squat, bend/stoop, reach above shoulder level, kneel, use standing balance, and climb stairs.
Use hands repetitively: use manual dexterity.
Adjust, apply and clean therapeutic equipment.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Travel to and from academic and clinical sites.
In the average clinical day, students sit 1-2 hours; stand 6-7 hours, travel 1-2 hours.
Sensory Capability:
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Coordinate verbal and manual instruction.
Assess a client 10 feet away to observe client’s posture and respond to treatment.
Respond to timer, alarm, or cries for help.
Monitor vital signs.
Auditory, visual, and tactile ability sufficient to assess patient status and perform treatments
(Example: color changes in skin, hear heart and lung sounds).
Communication Ability:
1. Communicate effectively in English with patients, families, and other health care providers, both verbally
and in writing (Example: explain treatment procedure, teach patient and families, document in medical
records).
2. Effectively adapt communication for intended audience.
3. Interact, establish rapport with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural,
and intellectual backgrounds.
4. Assume the role of a health care team member.
5. Function effectively under supervision.
Problem Solving Ability:
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Function effectively under stress.
Respond appropriately to emergencies.
Adhere to infection control procedures.
Demonstrate problem solving skill in client care (measure, calculate, reason, prioritize, synthesize data).
Use sound judgment and safety precautions.
Address problems or questions to the appropriate person at the appropriate time.
Organize and prioritize tasks.
Follow policies and procedures required by clinical and academic settings.
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Disqualifying Penal Code Sections
If you have been convicted of any of the penal codes listed, CNA applicants will be automatically denied
admission to the program unless cleared by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
All CNA/HHA applicants should review this list carefully to avoid wasting their time, effort and money by
training, testing and submission of fingerprints since they cannot receive the required criminal background
clearance if they have been convicted of any of these violations.
Section # from the State of California
187
192(a)
203
205
206
207
209
210
210.5
211
220
222
243.4
245
261
262
264.1
265
266
266(a)
266(b)
266(c)
266(d)
266(e)
266(f)
266(g)
266(h)
266(i)
266(j)
266(k)
267
273(a)
273(d)
273.5
Murder
Manslaughter, Voluntary
Mayhem
Aggravated Mayhem
Torture
Kidnapping
Kidnapping for ransom, reward, or extortion or robbery
Extortion by posing as a kidnapper
False Imprisonment
Robbery; includes degrees 212.5 (a) and (b)
Assault with intent to commit mayhem, rape sodomy, and oral copulation
Administering stupefying drugs to assist in commission of a felony
Sexual battery; includes degrees (a) thru (d)
Assault with a deadly weapon, all inclusive
Rape; includes degrees (a) thru (c)
Rape of spouse; includes degrees (a) thru (e)
Rape of penetration of genital or anal openings by foreign object
Abduction for marriage of defilement
Inveiglement of enticement of female under 18
Taking a person without will or by misrepresentation for prostitution
Taking a person by force
Sexual act by fear
Receiving money to place a person in cohabitation
Placing a person for prostitution against their will
Selling a person
Prostitution of wife by force
Pimping
Pandering
Placing a child under 16 for lewd acts
Felony enhancement for pimping/pandering
Abduction of a person under 18 for purposes of prostitution
Willful harm or injury to a child; includes degrees (a) thru (c)
Corporal punishment/injury to a child; includes degrees (a) thru (c)
Willful infliction of corporal injury; includes degrees (a) thru (h)
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Disqualifying Penal Code Sections Continued….
Section from the State of California
285
286(c)
286(d)
286(f)
286(g)
288
288a (c)
288(d)
288(f)
288(g)
Incest
Sodomy with a person under 14 years, against their will
Voluntarily acting in concert with or aiding and abetting in an act of sodomy against will
Sodomy with an unconscious victim
Sodomy with a victim with mental disorder or development or physical disability
Lewd or lascivious acts with a child under age of 14 years
Oral copulation with a person under 14 years against will
Voluntarily acting in concert with or aiding and abetting
Oral copulation with unconscious victim
Oral copulation with a victim with a mental disorder or development or physical
disability
288.5
Continuous sexual abuse of a child; includes degree (a)
289
Penetration of genital or anal openings by a foreign object; includes degrees (a) thru (j)
289.5
Rape and sodomy; includes degrees (a) and (b)
368
Elder or dependent adult abuse; theft or embezzlement of property;
includes degrees (b) thru (f)
451
Arson; includes degrees (a) thru (e)
459
Burglary; includes degrees in 460 (a) thru (b)
470
Forgery; includes degrees (a) thru (e)
475
Possession or receipt of forged bills, notes, trading stamps, lottery tickets or
shares; includes (a) thru (c)
484
Theft
484(b) Intent to commit theft
484(d-j) Theft of access card, forgery of access card, unlawful use of access card
487
Grand theft; includes degrees (a) thru (d)
488
Petty theft
496
Receiving stolen property; includes degrees (a) thru (c)
503
Embezzlement
518
Extortion
666
Repeat convictions for petty theft, grand theft, burglary, carjacking, robbery and
receipt of stolen property
Certification of applicants with convictions on this list MAY be reconsidered by ATCS (Aide and Technician Certification
Section of the State of California) only if misdemeanors have been dismissed by court of law or a Certificate of Rehabilitation
has been obtained for felony convictions. Any other convictions, other than minor traffic violations, must also be reviewed by
ATCS.
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Reporting Prior Convictions
Applicants are required under law to report all convictions unless they are only minor traffic violations.
“Driving under the influence” convictions, must be reported. Convictions must be reported even if they
have been expunged under Penal Code Section 1000.
When reporting prior convictions or disciplinary actions, the applicant is required to provide a full
explanation of: the underlying circumstances, date of incident, date of conviction/disciplinary action,
specific violation (cite section of law if convicted), court location or jurisdiction, sanctions or penalties
imposed and completion dates. Court documents should also be included.
The burden of proof lies with the applicant to demonstrate sufficient competent evidence of
rehabilitation. Examples of rehabilitation evidence would include, but not be limited to:
1. Recent, dated letter from applicant describing rehabilitation efforts or changes in life to prevent
future problems.
2. Letters from professional counselors, instructors, employers, probation or parole officers on
official letterhead.
3. Letters from recognized recovery programs or counselors attesting to current sobriety, if there is a
history of alcohol or drug abuse.
4. Proof of community work, schooling, self-improvement efforts.
5. Court-issued certificate of rehabilitation of evidence of expungement.
6. Current mental status examination by clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, if applicable.
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