In the town of Lompoc, California you can find the available nurse aide classes shown to you in the list of this page. If you want to know more about their approved programs, class schedules, tuition and enrollment fees, or get more information about taking the certification exam, call the number provided.

[There are no CNA Classes in Lompoc, CA that are being offered as of the moment.]

If you want to work in health care but do not have that much money or time, then becoming a nursing aide may be the way you are looking for. Becoming a nursing aide is considered to be the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way to start a career in health care. Although the tasks and responsibilities that nursing aides perform are limited, it can be a great stepping stone if you wish to aim higher.

The process of becoming a nursing aide in California begins by receiving education and training from a CDPH-certified NATP. Your training will consist of lectures and clinical training while under the supervision of certified CNA instructors. Approved programs offer at least 150 hours of training. Depending on which program you choose, it can take you a few weeks to complete your training.

If you wish to make the most out of your training period and further improve your knowledge and skills, you can enroll in an HHA training program. Since you are already attending an NATP you will be allowed to enroll in a 40-hour HHA program. The hours are divided equally into lectures and practical training and will be supplemental to the lessons you receive from the NATP.

Completing an approved NATP will make you eligible to apply for the NNAP exam. Passing this exam will guarantee that you capable of working as a nursing aide. This exam is divided into an oral/written exam and a practical skills test. You must pass all parts of the exam in order to get certified.

Those who pass the NNAAP exam will have their names entered into the Nurse Aide Registry, which is a list of people who have met the federal and state training and testing requirements. The ATCS will also send your CNA certificate within 10 business days after passing.

CNA and HHA certificates must be renewed every 2 years. The state requires you to complete a minimum of 8 hours of paid work and attend in-service training or CE. If you are certified as a CNA and an HHA, the in-service/CE that you complete can be counted for both certifications. For further information, please follow this link: http://www.apps.cdph.ca.gov/cvl/SearchPage.aspx.

Lompoc is a part of Santa Barbara County. It was incorporated into the county back in 1888. This city was originally inhabited by the Chumash. As of the latest census, their population has now grown over 42,434. The total area of the city is 11.675 sq miles, and has a population density of 3,634.6/sq miles.

Health care providers that you can see within the city limits include Community Health Center, Devereux Foundation, Ekstrum Dale MD, East West Health Center, Transition House Lompoc, Santa Barbara County Adult Mental Health Services, Vandenberg Village Medical Group Inc., Lompoc Healthcare, and Family Service Agency. photo attribution: westconn