Nursing Programs
Vocational Nursing Prerequisite Classes
Prerequisite Classes
Take the three prerequisite courses (Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Math for Medications) for the Vocational Nursing Program in three weeks (highly-accelerated)
Classes start June 1, 2026 – June 15, 2026
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Enrollment Process
- CASAS Scores: Reading 248 and Math 236
- Being a high school graduate is not required to take the prerequisite classes. However, you will need either a high school transcript showing graduation or a high school equivalency to continue into the Vocational Nursing program. If needed, we can dual-enroll you in academic courses and the program so you can earn your diploma or equivalency while preparing for Vocational Nursing.
Cost
- Registration Fee: $100
- Anatomy and Physiology: $300 plus books and materials
- Medical Terminology $250 plus books and materials
- Math for Medications$250 plus books and materials
Nursing Assistant Training
Program Information
Nurse Assistant Training - CDPH Approved
Nursing Assistant Certification - CDPH Approved
5 Week Program (80 hours classroom theory and 112 hours practical shop hours = 192 total hours)
2026-2027 Start Dates (One day orientation dates prior to class start date will be given to enrolled students):
August 17, 2026 - September 22, 2026
September 30, 2026 - November 5, 2026
November 16, 2026 - January 11, 2027
January 19, 2027 - February 25, 2027
March 3, 2027 - April 14, 2027
April 21, 2027 - May 26, 2027
Monday – Friday (in-person classroom) from 7:00 - 3:30pm
Monday – Friday (in-person clinical) from 6:00 - 2:30pm
Admission Requirements:
- Please follow the Assessment, Advising, Orientation, and Enrollment Process
- Minimums CASAS Scores Required: Reading 234 and Math 214
- At least 18 years old
- High school graduation is NOT required for NA but you will need your high school transcript showing proof of graduation or high school equivalency if you want to continue on to Vocational Nursing – we can dual enroll you in academics and the program to obtain your HS diploma/HS equivalency
- Must pass a drug and criminal background check before enrolling into the program
- Health clearance by physical exam
- Negative TB test required before enrolling in the program
- Ability to lift, pull, and roll a minimum of 30 pounds, reach overhead
- Stoop, bend, and grasp, and stand/walk for long periods of time
Skills learned in the Nurse Assistant Training Program:
- Prevention Management
- Body Mechanics
- Patient Care Procedures
- Vital Signs
- Medical and Surgical Aseptic
- Rehabilitative Nursing
Potential Salary: $33,000 – $48,000
Program Cost (scholarships available): $1600 plus additional fees and costs of supplies and materials
Nursing Assistant CEU Classes
Choose from Several Different Classes!
$5 per hour plus a $15 registration fee
7:00 AM– 3:30 PM
December 1 – December 3, 2025
February 17 – February 19, 2026
May 18 – May 20, 2026
July 20 – July 23, 2026
CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM
- Caring for the Person with Alzheimer’s Disease (3 CE Hours)
- Infection Control (2 CE Hours)
- Caring for the Person with Diabetes (2 CE Hours)
- Assisting with Death and Dying (3 CE Hours)
- Managing Stress (2 CE Hours)
- Preventing Abuse and Neglect (2 CE Hours)
Vocational Nursing
Program Description
Vocational Nursing - BVNPT Approved
Vocational Nursing - BVNPT Approved
41 Week Program
(576 hours classroom theory and 954 practical shop hours = 1530 total hours)
Next Program Start Dates - VN32 - July 20, 2026 - June 10, 2027
Monday – Friday (in-person classroom) from 8:00 - 4:30pm
Monday – Friday (in-person clinical) from 6:00 - 2:30pm
VN 32 Checklist of Requirements - Potential VN Students
Any documents turned into CAJ become property of CAJ, and copies will not be produced or given to students. Please make sure to make copies for yourself before turning in your documents for your VN Student File.
VN 32 Dates and Deadlines:
May 22: VN potential student files must be completed and submitted by 2 pm. For those who are taking the prerequisite courses here at CAJ in June, your file must still be submitted and meet the requirements by the deadline with the exception of the prerequisite courses.
June 1 - 15: Prerequisite courses will be in session if you need them. Enroll in the CAJ Main Office.
June 22 - 23: Interviews will be held. Interviews will ONLY be given to students who have completed their file by the deadline, and their file has been reviewed and approved by the Director of Nursing.
June 26: Commitment letters will be emailed to the accepted students.
Three days of mandatory orientation dates will be scheduled for July and will be announced to those students that were accepted.
July 20: VN 32 First Day of Class
Admission Requirements
- Please follow the Assessment, Advising, Orientation, and Enrollment Process
- Minimum CASAS Scores Required: Reading 248 and Math 236
- High School Graduate/High School Equivalency
- Proof of at least 200 hours providing nursing care under a licensed professional within 2 years of the program starting
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License at time of enrollment and throughout the entire program
- Pass all prerequisite courses (Math for Medications, Medical Terminology, and Anatomy & Physiology)
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Nursing Entrance Exam (Kaplan, C-Net, HESI, or TEAS)
- Must pass a drug and criminal background check before enrolling into the program
- Health clearance by physical exam
- Negative TB test (2 step) or Chest X-ray required before enrolling into the program
- Successful interview with Director
Skills learned in the Vocational Nursing Program:
- Respiratory/Cardiovascular Health
- Maternal and Neonatal
- Pediatric Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Clinical Externships
Potential Salary: $58,000 – $97,000
Program Cost (scholarships available): $25,100 plus books and materials