CNA/HHA Program Details
November 4 – December 19, 2013
The goals of Hillendale Home Care CNA training program are:
- To prepare a student to take the California State CNA Certification Test following 7 weeks of instruction in theory and clinical training.
- To prepare CNA trainees with the knowledge, skills and judgement to provide care under the direction of a RN, LVN and/or a licensed Physician.
- To expand and enhance the educational career ladder opportunities in the field of nursing.
- To instill a commitment to provide rehabilitation, restoration and maintenance of health.
28-Day CNA Training Program
Classroom Theory Training
(Minimum 60 hours total)
- Monday 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Tuesday 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Wednesday 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Thursday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Clinical Training
(18 days) (Minimum 100 hours total)
- Monday 6:30am – 3:00pm
- Tuesday 6:30am – 3:00pm
- Wednesday 6:30am – 3:00pm
- Thursday 6:30am – 3:00pm
The first three weeks will consist of Theory, Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:30pm. The last four weeks will consist of Clincials, Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 3:00pm.
Curriculum
We are in compliance with OBRA & Title 22 regulations to include in the curriculum:
- Introduction to Nursing Assistant
- Patients’ Rights
- Communication & Interpersonal Skill
- Body Mechanics
- Medical & Surgical Asepsis
- Weights & Measures
- Patient Care Skills
- Patient Care Procedures
- Vital Signs
- Nutrition
- Emergency Procedures & Safety
- Care of the Long-Term Resident
- Rehabilitative Nursing
- Observation & Charting
- Death & Dying
Registration Requirements
Enrollment Requirements:
- All students will be required to complete FBI fingerprints within the first week of the program.
- Social Security Card
- Valid Identification with Recent Picture (California Driver’s License, Military ID, Current Passport, etc.)
- Physical Exam
- Current T.B. Test
- Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $150.00
5-Day HHA Training Program
Hillendale’s Home health Aide Program provides 40 plus hours of intensive and enhanced training covering such topics as: Elder Abuse, Chain of Command, Communication, Home Safety, Infection Control in the home setting, Cultural Diversity, Food Prep and Handling and Safe Home maintenance procedures.
At our mandatory HHA orientation three independent study projects are assigned: Home Safety, Community Food Provider and Diet for a specific assigned ‘client’. All of this prepares the qualified applicant to work safely and efficiently in the home setting under the auspices of Home Health or Hospice Agencies and many other types employment.
This advanced training is for those who already possess CNA Certification or those who have recently passed Hillendale’s CNA pre-certification program and may not yet be certified. Upon satisfactory completion of this week long class (M-Friday) you will receive the HHA certificate designation from the State of California.
HHA Training Program
- 5 Days On-Site Theory Training
- 9:00am – 4:30pm
- *Prerequisite: Completed CNA Course
