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Acute Care
Prior state certification as a CNA is required, plus a copy of TB test, MMR immunization or blood titer test. We recommend students get the Hepatitis B vaccination before beginning clinical. Clinical is held at Watsonville Hospital.  Upon successful completion of 60 hours of combined theory, lab skills and supervised clinical acute care experience, students earn a Certificate of Competency. Current CPR/First Aid card, PPD test required. CEU credit available.
Green Valley Center, Room 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
      Tues & Wed    1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.    Miyoshi
      Jan 24 - Mar 14    $225 plus materials fee ($30)

Mandatory Certified Nurse Assistant I Orientation for Fall 2012
Class introduces interested students to the program, book, and classroom.  Students must pass a basic Reading/Math assessment prior to attending this orientation. Please bring a note pad and pen. Instructor will explain the application process and answer any questions.  
Green Valley Center,  Room 7, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
  Wed Jan 11 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sudyka

Certified Nurse Assistant I Program for Fall 2012
This program trains the student to work as a State Certified Nurse Assistant for a skilled nursing facility using the American Red Cross Program.  Students will be State certified after passing the American Red Cross CNA Test. Instructor will register and schedule this test.
      Feb 6 - May 30 (no class 2/20, 3/19, 4/2 - 4/9, 5/28) (no checks accepted) $800

    Theory Instruction:
    Green Valley Center, Room 7, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville            
       Mon/Tues/Wed 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (first 2 weeks)    Robertson/Sudyka
       Mon 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (rest of semester)                 Robertson/Sudyka

    Clinical Instruction:
    Santa Cruz Health Care Center, 1115 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
        Tues/Wed 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (10 weeks)                 Sudyka

Medical Terminology
Learn medical terminology: definitions of medical terms, vocabulary and word parts, pronunciation and body systems. Knowledge of medical terminology is required for the Medical Coding class.
Green Valley Center, SELPA Conference Room 1, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
     Mon & Thurs 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Miyoshi
     Jan 23 - Mar 29 (no class 2/20, 3/19) $200

Licensed Vocational Nurse Fall 2012
Continue your Medical Career at Watsonville/Aptos Adult School by becoming a Licensed
Vocational Nurse. Vocational Nurse training may be offered in Fall 2012 dependent upon
State approval. Vocational Nursing Prerequisites may also be offered at Adult School. Call
for updated information. (831) 288-2212.

 
Restorative Care
This class provides training to enable CNAs to collaborate with the therapist to promote proactive approaches to maximize the daily restorative care process.
Green Valley Center, Room 6, 294 Green Valley Road, Watsonville
      Tues & Wed 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Miyoshi
       Apr 17, 18 & 24 $65

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