All the nursing assistant schools that are available in Kingsburg, California are located on this page. If you know of any additional state licensed classes that are not in the list, please submit them to us so that we could include them on this page.

Valley Rop Kingsburg High School
1900 18TH AVE.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 876-2122

Map of state approved nurse aide training programs in Kingsburg, California:

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If you are seeking to work as a nurse aide in California, it is best to know what the requirements are. The main requirement to work as a nurse aide in this state is to get a state-issued CNA certification. This can be done by challenging and passing the certification exam.

There are several different requirements that must be met to become eligible to take the exams and be certified to work in California. Among those, the most important ones include receiving training from licensed CNA classes and then passing the certification exams, as well as the background checks for criminal records. During your class you will receive instruction in the classroom as well as receive clinical hands-on practice using common tasks. Once you have finished your instruction you will want to set a time to pass the exams. You can contact the CA Department of Public Health by calling (916) 327-2445 or via email at cna@cdph.ca.gov to get more details about becoming licensed to work as a nurse aide.

The Chancellor’s Office of the California Community Colleges System or COCCC has authorized the Pearson VUE Testing Company to conduct all certification exams. The exam consists of a written (oral) knowledge test and a skills evaluation exam. To get certified a nurse aide candidate must pass all the tests within 3 attempts. This exam is available only to those who completed the necessary training. You can apply for the exams through the following eligibility routes:

•    Completing a CDPH-certified nurse aide training course
•    Getting Military education as a medic or corpsman
•    Enrolling or completing a nursing education program
•    Appling for equivalency training as a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse

Aside from the first route, all others must provide proof of education and training like diplomas or transcripts of records, before submitting their application form (http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/070508.pdf). They must send the necessary documents to:

California Department of Public Health
Licensing & Certification Program
Aide and Technician Certification Section
MS 3301
P.O. Box 994716
Sacramento, California 95899-7416
Phone: (916) 327-2445
Fax: (916) 552-8785
Email: cna@cdph.ca.gov

California is an open state when it comes to CNAs. This means that if you are a certified nurse aide from another state, then you can transfer and work in CA if you apply for reciprocity. Applicants must have a current certification and must not be listed in the Abuse Registry. Those who are approved for reciprocity will immediately get certified without any need for further testing. To learn more about what the state requires when applying for reciprocity, you can call the state’s Public Health Licensing and Certification program at (916) 552-8700.

California is one of the states with the highest demands for nurse aides. Their CNAs make an average of $27,000 annually, depending on the place of work, experience, and the training. If you want to get ahead of the competition, you might want to consider enrolling in a 120-hour HHA program. Those who are enrolled in a CNA course can take the 40-hour HHA program simultaneously.

For more information, please visit www.cdph.ca.gov.  You can also visit www.pearsonvue.com and get a copy of the CNA Candidate Handbook.

The city of Kingsburg has a population of 11,382 people as of last year’s census and has a population density of 4,024.3 people per square mile. This city was formerly known as Kings River Switch, Drapersville, Kingsburgh and Wheatville. It is located 5 miles from Selma and could be found on the banks of Kings River. It is also a short drive away from Fresnoa and California Central Coast as well as the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Health care centers in Kingsburg, CA include the Adventist Health Community Care (559) 897-6610, Kingsburg Urgent Care (559) 897-5326, and the Tulare Regional Medical Center (559) 897-9922. photo attribution: ufv