Certificate Program
Train to become a nurse assistant and take the first step toward supporting patients in health and home care settings.
Nurse Assistant• Certificate Program
The Platt College Experience
Nurse Assistants (NA) are vital to the daily operations in hospitals and nursing care facilities.
Nurse Assistants are on the front lines of patient care, work under the supervision of a nurse to help patients with daily living tasks, assist with medical equipment, and check patient vital signs.
Nurse Assistants give patients important social and emotional support and also provide vital information on patient conditions to nurses.
The Nurse Assistant program at Platt College is approved by the California Department of Public Health. Graduates are eligible to sit for a CA state-approved Nurse Assistant certification examination.
The Nurse Assistant program at Platt College is not Title IV eligible
Program offered at Riverside Campus
GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO ANY CAREER. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
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Earn your Certificate in as little as 2 months via full-time or in 3-months via part-time Program!
Program offered at Riverside Campus
The Nurse Assistant program at Platt College is not Title IV eligible
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Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.
Students are given the opportunity to pursue job referrals maintained by Career Services.
Our Career Services personnel explain and assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts occur through graduation and beyond.
Career Services aims to build the job acquiring skills of our students through interviews and workshops in the following areas:
Hybrid
Platt College’s Riverside campus is located in the heart of Riverside right next to the 60 and 215 freeways. Easily accessible for students throughout the Inland Empire. In addition to serving Riverside, our programs welcome learners from nearby communities including Moreno Valley, Perris, Hemet, San Jacinto, Murrieta, Sun City, Menifee, Beaumont, Lake Elsinore, Yucaipa, Redlands, Temecula, and other surrounding cities.
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Platt College Riverside is located in the heart of Riverside right next to the 60 and 215 freeways.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program at Platt College provides introductory healthcare training for prospective students interested in learning basic patient care skills used in healthcare settings.
Nurse Assistants support patients with activities of daily living, assist with basic care needs, help monitor patient conditions, and work under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals in a variety of healthcare environments.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program offers:
Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, licensure, employment, or entry into any career.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program is designed to be completed in approximately 2 months.
The program includes 164 clock hours.
Schedule availability, including full-time and part-time options, may vary by campus and start date.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program is offered in a residential (in-person) format.
It is not offered as a hybrid or distance education program.
Program availability may vary by campus and is subject to approval and offering status.
Prospective students should contact Admissions to confirm current campus availability, upcoming start dates, and enrollment opportunities.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program provides training in basic patient care services and entry-level Nurse Assistant responsibilities.
Training is designed to help students develop professional knowledge, practical skills, and experience related to patient care in healthcare and home care settings.
The program includes:
The program total is 164 clock hours.
Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of applicable school requirements, graduates are awarded a:
Nurse Assistant Certificate
Courses in the Nurse Assistant Certificate program are pass/fail. To pass the course, a student must receive 70% or better.
Yes. Graduates of the Nurse Assistant Certificate program are prepared to sit for a California state-approved Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification examination, subject to applicable requirements.
Completion of the program does not automatically grant certification. Certification is governed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and applicable examination requirements.
Applicants for Certified Nurse Assistant certification must satisfy applicable California Department of Public Health requirements, which may include:
Additional requirements may apply.
Certification-related requirements may include:
California Department of Public Health requirements are subject to change and should be reviewed during the enrollment process.
No.
Completing the Nurse Assistant Certificate program does not automatically make a graduate certified.
After completing the training program, graduates must successfully complete the required certification examination process and satisfy all applicable California Department of Public Health requirements.
No.
Prior healthcare experience is not required. Prospective students must meet applicable admissions and program requirements.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program provides training applicable to entry-level certified nursing assistant roles, subject to certification requirements, employer requirements, and individual qualifications.
Graduates may pursue opportunities in settings such as:
Employment outcomes vary and are not guaranteed.
Some students choose to use Nurse Assistant training as an introduction to healthcare while exploring additional healthcare education opportunities.
Educational pathways vary based on individual goals, admissions requirements, and program availability.
No.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program is not Title IV eligible.
Prospective students should speak with Admissions or Student Accounts regarding available payment options.
Program costs may include:
The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.
Because the Nurse Assistant Certificate program is not Title IV eligible, federal Title IV financial aid is not available for this program.
Prospective students should confirm available payment options during the enrollment process.
Prospective students must meet Platt College admissions requirements and any program-specific requirements in effect at the time of enrollment.
Additional requirements related to certification eligibility, background clearances, or state regulations may apply and are reviewed during the enrollment process.
Yes.
The Nurse Assistant Certificate program includes practical training designed to help students develop basic patient care skills.
Specific skills, attendance, participation, and certification-related requirements are reviewed during enrollment.
Yes.
Platt College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Institutional accreditation is separate from California Department of Public Health approval and Certified Nurse Assistant certification requirements.
Yes.
Platt College is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.
For more information, visit the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at www.bppe.ca.gov.
Platt College maintains an active Career Services Department to assist graduates, as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time employment while attending school.
Career Services support may include:
Platt College cannot guarantee employment.
Prospective students can request information, speak with Admissions, and confirm current program availability.
Admissions can review:
Yes.
Prospective students may contact Admissions to request more information or schedule a campus visit.
A campus tour can help prospective students learn more about the program, classroom environment, schedule options, and enrollment requirements before making a decision.
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