The programs that teach nurse aide fundamentals located in Studio City, California are are all listed below. Included in the list also are the health care center nurse’s aide training programs that you can enroll in. If you know of any training facilities available in Studio City that are not on this page, please submit them to us for inclusion here.

[There are no CNA Classes currently being offered in Studio City, CA]

To work as a nursing assistant in California you must get a CNA certification. In order for you to qualify for a certification you must first complete a state-approved program. The state’s Department of Public Health is responsible for certifying and monitoring programs in the state. You must only enroll in a program that is approved by them.

Nursing assistant programs in California take longer to complete than those offered in most states. The programs are required to offer no less than 150 hours of training. The training hours are still divided into lectures and clinical practice. They are also required to teach 16 different modules that will cover a variety of topics that are important in becoming a nursing assistant.

To be enrolled in a program, you must meet the following general requirements:

•    Age: must be at least 18 years old
•    English Proficiency: must understand and speak Basic English
•    Health: must be physically capable of taking care of patients and be free of infectious conditions
•    Criminal Background: must not have any record that prevents one from getting certified as a nursing assistant
•    Educational Background: must at least have a high school diploma or a GED certificate

Upon completion of the training program, you can then submit the initial application forms along with the other requirements to the ATCS (http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/070503.pdf). After reviewing all forms, they will determine if you are eligible to apply for the certification exam.

If you are deemed eligible, your next step is to complete the CNA Certification Exam form (http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/070508.pdf) and submit it along with the payment of $90 for the testing fee to your local Regional Testing Center. Once they receive your application, they will mail you information regarding your exam.

The certification exam was created to test both knowledge and skills of all aspiring nursing assistant candidates. Anyone who wishes to become a nursing assistant must take this exam to get certified. The exam consists of a written/oral test and a clinical skills test. Only those who pass all tests will get certified.

Studio city is actually a very affluent neighborhood that is within Los Angeles. You can also find it in the San Fernando Valley. According to the latest census, they now have a total population of approximately 37,201 people and with a total area of 6.88 sq miles. This place is bordered by other communities such as Beverly Crest, Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks, Universal City and Toluca Lake.

Examples of health care centers that you can avail in the area include Healing Laser Clinic, Community Medical Clinic, Hands On Health Center, Medcare, Fantasia Healthcare, Willinger Nancy Psyd, Lpg Healthcare Inc., and Holistic Health Care. photo attribution: departmentofed