The nursing assistant programs in Millbrae, California are provided for you below. If you want to know more about how to become a certified, get tuition costs, or training requirements just contact the phone number provided.

Healthcare Institute Of Northern California
10 Rollins Rd.; Ste-209
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 777-0009
[Morning, Afternoon, And Evening Classes Are Available]

Nursing assistants are currently in demand throughout the country. They make an average of $29,000 in a year and can be found working in different healthcare settings including the patients’ own homes. Because of this demand, more and more people are asking questions about how to become a nursing assistant. Here are some of the most common questions that people ask and need to know:

How do I become a nursing assistant?

In order to work as a nursing assistant, you must get a CNA certification. Each state has its own set of requirements to get one. There are however, a lot of requirements that are common in among them such as receiving proper training and passing the NNAAP exam.

Where can I learn to be a competent nursing assistant?

There are different routes that one could take in order to become a competent nursing assistant. The most common way is to attend and successfully complete a state-approved nurse aide training program. You can also take up courses on the Fundamentals of Nursing.

What are the requirements to get into a nursing assistant program?

Each training institution has its own requirements for enrollment. Here are a few of the most common requirements:

•    Must be at least 18 years old
•    Able to speak and understand English
•    Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
•    Be physically fit and free of communicable diseases like tuberculosis
•    Pass the national background checks through Live Scan

How can I get a CNA certification?

The only way to get a certification for those who have no background as nursing assistants is to challenge and pass the NNAAP exam. This exam consists of a written/oral test and a clinical skills evaluation. You must pass both tests to get certified.

If I am already certified as a nursing assistant in another state can I still work as one in California?

Yes. California offers reciprocity to certified nurse aides from other states who wish to transfer and work in California. They must have a current certification and a clean record in order to qualify for reciprocity. Applicants will be required to provide proof of education and training such as a copy of their transcripts of records.

This city is situated in San Mateo County. It is just west of San Francisco Bay, San Bruno on its north and Burlingame on its south. As of the latest census, their population has now reached up to 21,532.  It has a total area of 3.259 sq miles and a population density of 6,606.9/sq miles.

There are plenty of health care clinics and centers that you can find in the city. Examples of these include Millbrae Vision Center 650-692-7940, Elegant Skin 916-769-6997, Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group 650-259-5050, Ho C Dac Omd Certified 650-588-3888 ‎, and Lemi Medical Center 650-697-0361. photo attribution: usdagov