Nursing assistant

San Diego College of Continuing Education · San Diego

Prepare for the state CNA exam through classroom learning and hands-on patient care.

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Certificate · San Diego College of Continuing Education

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State certification requires passing the CNA examination after training.

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A separate college program with its own prerequisites and competitive admission; CNA completion does not guarantee entry.

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SDCCE healthcare programs: https://www.sdcce.edu/academics/health-career-training/index.html

SDCCE free tuition: https://www.sdcce.edu/become-a-student/free-tuition.html

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