Nursing Assistant ProgramJob Certificate Program Detail Page

Job Certificate Programs

Job Certificate Programs

How do I register?

  • CAREER TRAINING: All prospective full-time students for our career training programs must attend orientation before registering. The orientation and assessment testing are held each Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. (NOTE: Due to COVID-19, orientations are currently being held virtually. Sign up for a virtual orientation today, http://www.caj.scusd.e...Icon indicating a URL to an external Web site)
  • HSE/ABE/ESL: High school equivalency preparation, adult basic education, or ESL English classes require a placement assessment to register.
  • All registrations require a valid form of a government issued photo ID (e.g. valid driver's license, passport, residency card, student or work visa, etc.). Please check with the main office for testing schedule and availability.
  • See our program catalog at http://www.caj.scusd.edu for further information.
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ADDITIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
  • Our Vocational Nursing program is accredited by the State of California’s Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)
  • The Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP).
  • Additionally, CAJ is recognized and approved by many agencies to qualify our graduating students for national, state, or industry exams in their field of training, including: CISCO Systems, the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCMA), the California Department of Public Health, the California Court Reporters Board, the American Board of Optician (ABO), and the National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE)

Where is this Job Certificate Program?

Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
5451 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824

Organization

Sacramento City Unified School District

Description

This program is designed to give students a practical knowledge of a nursing assistant role and the standards as set by the California Department of Health and Human Services. Students will spend time in the classroom and a clinical care facility to learn to address the needs of the whole patient. They also receive training in customer service skills. Graduating students receive a Certificate of Completion with the areas of study and CPR certification.
  • Graduates qualify to take the State Certification Exam.
  • See our program catalog at http://www.caj.scusd.edu for information.