The Solano College of Nursing teaches your professional skills in the rapidly growing area of long term care. We offer the following courses in order to fulfill this goal.

    ▪ Vallejo Campus

    ▪ Sunnyvale Campus

    ▪ Stockton Campus

    ▪ Continuing Education Units

VALLEJO CAMPUS

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING

The Nursing Assistant course has two components: the theoretical portion which will be completed within a period of 50 hours conducted in the classroom and 100 hours of supervised clinical training in an accredited and State approved Long Term Care facility. The course uses the NATAP curriculum and is taught by licensed nurses approved by the Department of Health Services and Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Day classes takes 21 days and the evening classes takes 29 days. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to take the State Competency Examination for C.N.A. certification.

The instructors will deliver the course content through lectures, demonstrations and exposure of the students to actual nursing procedures and techniques while in the clinical setting. Knowledge validation is evaluated on an on-going basis through test and quizzes.

The educational objective of the Nursing Assistant Training Course is to prepare the nurse assistant for state certification and consequently function as an efficient, knowledgeable and safe Certified Nursing Assistant. The course shall be enhanced with the comprehensive training program. All instructions will emphasize the importance of delivering service that will maintain and or promote the optimum level of functioning by the client and carrying out duties in a sensitive and efficient manner.

The course:
        - will be accomplished in a period of 4 weeks
        - is divided into 2 components:
                Theory: 50.0 hours
                Clinical: 100.0 hours

The theoretical and clinical portions of the class will be taught at different locations:
        Theory: 1330 Springs Road, Vallejo CA 94510
        Clinical: Fairfield Nursing Rehab, 1255 Travis Boulevard, Fairfield CA 94533
        Clinical: Evergreen Living Center, 1527 Springs Rd., Vallejo CA 94591

C.N.A. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be able to read English at the 5th grade level or higher
- Must possess a valid California ID and Social Security Number
- Must pass a physical exam and TB screening performed by your physician or Nurse Practitioner
- Must pass the fingerprinting and criminal background screening
- A completed live scan
- A completed HS 283B application form

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES OFFERED IN VALLEJO

        ▪ Day Classes - 20 days
        ▪ Evening Classes - 29 days

FEES AND CHARGES:
Registration (non-refundable) $155.00
Tuition (book included)$955.00
Total Charges$1,110.00

Fees are payable in three installments:
     - $155.00 upon registration
     - $320.00 the 1st day of class
     - $320.00 the 15th day of class
     - $315.00 the last day of class (money order or cash)

THE STATE BOARD EXAM FEE OF $90.00 MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO RED CROSS SEPARATELY.

STUDENT RATIO:
The school can only accept a maximum of 15 students per CNA pre-certification and Home Health Aide Class. While the classroom (Theory) portion can exceed this maximum, students will be divided into smaller groups for the clinical portion of the course. The clinical portion cannot exceed 15 students per session.

HOME HEALTH AIDE

This 40 hours course prepares the Certified Nursing Assistant to be a Home Health Aide. The thrust of this course is to assist the C.N.A in acquiring skills necessary to provide services to clients in the home setting. The training will enable the C.N.A to identify the needs of clients that are essential in maintaining a good quality of life and to attain the optimum level of functioning. The areas highlighted by the course will also train the C.N.A to make sound decisions with regards to the provision of care in all areas expected of a Home Health Aide.

The course consist of 20 hours classroom instruction and 20 hours supervised clinical training. The clinical training will be performed in a private Residential Care Home. You must be a certified Nursing Assistant to qualify for the 40 hour Home Health Aide Training.

The course is also divided into 2 components:
        Theory: 20.0 hours
        Clinical: 20.0 hours

The theoretical and clinical portions of the class will also be taught at two different locations:
        Theory: 1330 Springs Road Vallejo, CA 94591
        Clinical: 50 Cadloni Lane, Vallejo CA 94591

FEES AND CHARGES:
Registration (non-refundable) $100.00
Tuition (incl. book)$395.00
Total Charges$495.00

Fees are payable in three installments:
     - $100.00 upon registration
     - $197.50 the first day of class
     - $197.50 the last day of class

SUNNYVALE CAMPUS

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING

The Nursing Assistant course has two components: the theoretical portion which will be completed within a period of 50 hours conducted in the classroom and 100 hours of supervised clinical training in an accredited and State approved Long Term Care facility. The course uses the NATAP curriculum and is taught by licensed nurses approved by the Department of Health Services and Bureau for private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Day classes takes 21 days and the evening classes takes 29 days. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to take the State Competency Examination for C.N.A certification.

The instructors will deliver the course content through lectures, demonstrations and exposure of the students to actual nursing procedures and techniques while in the clinical setting. Knowledge validation is evaluated on an on-going basis through test and quizzes.

The educational objective of the Nursing Assistant Training Course is to prepare the nurse assistant for state certification and consequently function as an efficient, knowledgeable and safe Certified Nursing Assistant. The course shall be enhanced with the comprehensive training program. All instructions will emphasize the importance of delivering service that will maintain and or promote the optimum level of functioning by the client and carrying out duties in a sensitive and efficient manner.

The course:
        - will be accomplished in a period of 150 hours
        - will vary but will be completed within 4 weeks
        - is divided into 2 components:
                Theory: 50.0 hours
                Clinical: 100.0 hours

The theoretical and clinical portions of the class will be taught at different locations:
        Theory: 102 Persian Drive, Suite 101, Sunnyvale CA 94089
        Clinical: Vasona Creek Health Care Center, 16412 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95030

C.N.A. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be able to read English at the 5th grade level or higher
- Must possess a valid California ID and Social Security Number
- Must pass a physical exam and TB screening performed by your physician or Nurse Practitioner
- Must pass the fingerprinting and criminal background screening
- A completed live scan
- A completed HS 283B application form

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES OFFERED IN SUNNYVALE:

        ▪ Day Classes - 20 days
        ▪ Evening Classes - 29 days
        ▪ Weekend Classes - 2 1/2 months

FEES AND CHARGES:
Registration (non-refundable) $165.00
Tuition (book included)$1,055.00
Total Charges$1,220.00

Fees are payable in three installments:
     - $165.00 upon registration
     - $355.00 the 1st day of class
     - $350.00 the 15th day of class
     - $350.00 the last day of class (money order or cash)

THE STATE BOARD EXAM FEE OF $90.00 MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO RED CROSS SEPARATELY.

STUDENT RATIO:
The school can only accept a maximum of 15 students per CNA pre-certification and Home Health Aide Class. While the classroom (Theory) portion can exceed this maximum, students will be divided into smaller groups for the clinical portion of the course. The clinical portion cannot exceed 15 students per session.

HOME HEALTH AIDE

This 40 hours course prepares the Certified Nursing Assistant to be a Home Health Aide. The thrust of this course is to assist the C.N.A in acquiring skills necessary to provide services to clients in the home setting. The training will enable the C.N.A to identify the needs of clients that are essential in maintaining a good quality of life and to attain the optimum level of functioning. The areas highlighted by the course will also train the C.N.A to make sound decisions with regards to the provision of care in all areas expected of a Home Health Aide.

The course consist of 20 hours classroom instruction and 20 hours supervised clinical training. The clinical training will be performed in a private Residential Care Home. You must be a certified Nursing Assistant to qualify for the 40 hour Home Health Aide Training.

The course is also divided into 2 components:
        Theory: 20.0 hours
        Clinical: 20.0 hours

The theoretical and clinical portions of the class will also be taught at two different locations:
        Theory: 102 Persian Drive, Suite 101, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
        Clinical: Vasona Creek Health Care Center, 16412 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos CA 95030

FEES AND CHARGES:
Registration (non-refundable) $100.00
Tuition (including book)$395.00
Total Charges$495.00

Fees are payable in three installments:
     - $100.00 upon registration
     - $197.00 the first day of class
     - $198.00 the last day of class

*We offer CPR classes at the Sunnyvale Campus for $50.00. Just inquire the school for the schedule.

STOCKTON CAMPUS

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING

The Nursing Assistant course has two components: the theoretical portion which will be completed within a period of 50 hours conducted in the classroom and 100 hours of supervised clinical training in an accredited and State approved Long Term Care facility. The course uses the NATAP curriculum and is taught by licensed nurses approved by the Department of Health Services and Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Day classes takes 21 days and the evening classes takes 29 days. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be qualified to take the State Competency Examination for C.N.A. certification.

The instructors will deliver the course content through lectures, demonstrations and exposure of the students to actual nursing procedures and techniques while in the clinical setting. Knowledge validation is evaluated on an on-going basis through test and quizzes.

The educational objective of the Nursing Assistant Training Course is to prepare the nurse assistant for state certification and consequently function as an efficient, knowledgeable and safe Certified Nursing Assistant. The course shall be enhanced with the comprehensive training program. All instructions will emphasize the importance of delivering service that will maintain and or promote the optimum level of functioning by the client and carrying out duties in a sensitive and efficient manner.

The course:
        - will be accomplished in a period of 4 weeks
        - is divided into 2 components:
                Theory: 50.0 hours
                Clinical: 100.0 hours

The theoretical and clinical portions of the class will be taught at different locations:
        Theory: 6 W. Main St., Ste. K-1, Stockton CA 95202
        Clinical: Sunbridge Heritage Care Center, 9107 N. Davis Road, Stockton CA 95209

C.N.A. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Must be able to read English at the 5th grade level or higher
- Must possess a valid California ID and Social Security Number
- Must pass a physical exam and TB screening performed by your physician or Nurse Practitioner
- Must pass the fingerprinting and criminal background screening
- A completed live scan
- A completed HS 283B application form

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES OFFERED IN STOCKTON:

        ▪ Day Classes - 20 days
        ▪ Evening Classes - 29 days

FEES AND CHARGES:
Registration (non-refundable) $155.00
Tuition (book included)$840.00
Total Charges$995.00

Fees are payable in three installments:
     - $155.00 upon registration
     - $280.00 the 1st day of class
     - $280.00 the 15th day of class
     - $280.00 the last day of class (money order or cash)

THE STATE BOARD EXAM FEE OF $90.00 MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO RED CROSS SEPARATELY.

STUDENT RATIO:
The school can only accept a maximum of 15 students per CNA pre-certification and Home Health Aide Class. While the classroom (Theory) portion can exceed this maximum, students will be divided into smaller groups for the clinical portion of the course. The clinical portion cannot exceed 15 students per session.

HOME HEALTH AIDE

This 40 hours course prepares the Certified Nursing Assistant to be a Home Health Aide. The thrust of this course is to assist the C.N.A in acquiring skills necessary to provide services to clients in the home setting. The training will enable the C.N.A to identify the needs of clients that are essential in maintaining a good quality of life and to attain the optimum level of functioning. The areas highlighted by the course will also train the C.N.A to make sound decisions with regards to the provision of care in all areas expected of a Home Health Aide.

The course consist of 20 hours classroom instruction and 20 hours supervised clinical training. The clinical training will be performed in a private Residential Care Home. You must be a certified Nursing Assistant to qualify for the 40 hour Home Health Aide Training.

The course is also divided into 2 components:
        Theory: 20.0 hours
        Clinical: 20.0 hours

The theoretical and clinical portions of the class will also be taught at two different locations:
        Theory: 1330 Springs Road Vallejo, CA 94591
        Clinical: 50 Cadloni Lane, Vallejo CA 94591

FEES AND CHARGES:
Registration (non-refundable) $100.00
Tuition (including book)$395.00
Total Charges$495.00

Fees are payable in three installments:
     - $100.00 upon registration
     - $197.50 the first day of class
     - $197.50 the last day of class

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

Continuing education units (CEUs) are required to renew your Nurse Assistant Certificate. You need 48 hours every two years. If you are working full time at a Long-Term Care facility, you will receive these automatically for free. However, if you are not working at a Long-Term Care facility, you will have to take these courses yourself.

We offer Continuing Education Units given at the school location. Call the school for more information and to arrange to get CEUs here.