This course fulfills State requirements for Pre-Certification Nurse Assistant Training by providing completion of the competencies in basic nursing skills in a skilled nursing facility. Completion of 80 hours of theory and 112 hours of supervised clinical experience are required. ($90 fee for the California State Examination upon completion.) $100 fee, textbook ($38) required. Physical exam (approx. $35), TB Skin Test (approx. $20) and fingerprint clearance ($47) are required. Register at the Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, no-mail in registration accepted. Limited enrollment. Recommended: 10th – 11th grade reading level. Students must complete a basic reading and math assessment before registration. Call Marina Candor to make an appointment at 728-6330.
Theory at the Green Valley Center and Clinical at Watsonville Nursing and Rehab Center

Mon, Tues & Wed, 2:00 – 8:00 pm (possible Thursday, Friday clinical)  Morrison
August 21- November 14 (Orientation 7/10)

Candidates are required to present an approved/original “Application for Nurse Assistant Certification” (HS form 283 B). Registration and time scheduling through American Red Cross prior to the testing date. Contact your CNA instructor for information and a registration form. The cost is $90 paid to American Red Cross for skills and written tests. Fee must be paid by cash (in person only), money order or cashiers check (no personal checks or credit cards accepted). Skills and written test may be taken on the same day or separate days. Skills test must be passed to do written test.
Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Friday, testing starts at 8:30 am (testing times by appointment) Staff
Call 462-2881 ext. *13 (Michael) or ext. *22 (Noelia) for dates and an appointment.

Prior State certification as a CNA is required, plus a copy of TB test, MMR immunization or Rubella Titer blood test. Training is in an acute care hospital. Upon successful completion of 50 hours of combined theory and supervised clinical acute care experience, students earn Certificate of Competency from adult education. Instruction includes CPR Certification. CEU credit available.
$60 registration fee.
Green Valley Center and Watsonville Community Hospital
Online Registration Click Here

Home Health Aide is a 40-hour add-on for licensed CNAs to learn the skills needed to care for people in their homes. Students will receive up to 40 CEUs for the class. Training will be at adult education’s Green Valley Center and a local residential care home, plus home visits will be arranged with an RN from a local home health agency. $60 registration fee—textbooks extra.
Aegis of Aptos, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos
Online Registration Click Here

Home Health Aide is a 40-hour add-on for licensed CNAs to learn the skills needed to care for people in their homes. Students will receive up to 40 CEUs for the class. Training will be at adult education’s Green Valley Center and a local residential care home, plus home visits will be arranged with an RN from a local home health agency. $60 registration fee—textbooks extra.
Aegis of Aptos, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos Mon &Tues, 7:00 – 11:00 am & 11:30 - 2:30 pm Morrison
Dec 4 – 19

Certified Nurse Assistant Continuing Education Units
Classes listed below will be offered in 4-hour sessions. Registration fee $10 each or $100 for all.
August
21 Fractures - Prevention + Treatment
28 Cardiovascular Disease - Prevention + Treatment
September
11 Dementia - Prevention + Treatment
18 Cerebro Vascular Accidents - Prevention + Treatment
25 Osteoporosis and Arthritis - Prevention + Treatment
October
2 AIDS/HIV/HBV - Prevention + Treatment
9, 16 & 23 Psychosocial, Social and Recreational needs in the Elderly
30 Death and Dying
November
6 Skin Breakdown - Prevention + Treatment
13 Developing Effective Relationships - Intervention on behalf of patients/clients/residents
Green Valley Center, Room 5, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Mon, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Morrison
Jun 21 – Nov 13 (excluding holidays).

Online Registration Click Here

Restorative Nursing Assistant
This class provides training to enable CNAs to collaborate with the therapist to promote proactive approaches to maximize the daily restorative care process. CEU credit available for CNAs. $60 registration fee — textbooks extra. Location to be announced
Mon, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm Morrison
Nov 20 & 27
Online Registration Click Here

Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education, in collaboration with Boston Reed and local healthcare facilities, is offering a 17-week Clinical Medical Assistant training program. The "back office" medical assistant's primary role is to assist the doctor in providing patient care. Clinical Medical Assistant duties include assisting the doctor with clinical procedures such as minor surgeries, performing simple laboratory tests and administering medications. Participants will be required to satisfactorily complete 120 hours of classroom instruction and a 160-hour clinical externship. The clinical externship will be performed at a local medical clinic or office and will be arranged by Boston Reed. The program satisfies all training guidelines established by the California Medical Board and the California Medical Assistant Association (CMAA). Participants will receive a certificate of completion and be job-ready upon completion of the course. Course fee of $1,470 (paid to Boston Reed) includes textbook, workbook, medical equipment, clinical externship and certificate. This course is offered in Spring and Fall.
Green Valley Center, Room 5,294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville

*High school math skills plus pre-algebra required. Evaluation test to be given prior to entrance. Call Marina Candor to make an appointment at 728-6330.

Orientation: Participants are strongly encouraged to attend a discussion outlining what is required to obtain certification (date and time to be announced) at the Green Valley Center.
For an application packet call Boston Reed at 1-800-201-1141 or visit the Boston Reed website at www.BostonReed.com

Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education, in collaboration with Boston Reed, is offering a 24-week Pharmacy Technician Training Program. The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, maintaining client records, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, assisting with inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and coordinating billing. This course combines 168 hours classroom instruction with a 120-hour pharmacy externship, coordinated by Boston Reed, to provide students with a complete learning experience. Enrollments taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Course fee of $1,480 is paid to Boston Reed and includes textbook, workbook, medical equipment, clinical externship and certificate. For more information and an enrollment form, call Boston Reed at 1-800-201-1141 or visit Boston Reed online at www.BostonReed.com.

Green Valley Center, , Room 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
Sat, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Murillo
June 17 – December 9, 2006 (No classes held on holiday weekends)

*High school math skills plus pre-algebra required. Evaluation test to be given prior to entrance. Call Marina Candor to make an appointment at 728-633

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