Take the next step beyond CNA training and prepare for hospital-based roles.
The Acute Care CNA (ACNA) course is designed for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) seeking to advance their skills and transition into acute care environments. This accelerated 10-day program provides 68 hours of combined theory, lab, and clinical training, focused on the skills used in hospital settings.
Training includes hands-on clinical experience and prepares CNAs to work alongside nurses and healthcare teams in fast-paced environments.
Why This Course Matters
Most CNA training focuses on long-term care. However, many hospital-based employment prefer candidates with acute care experience or hospital exposure.This course helps bridge that gap. The ACNA course helps entry-level CNAs become more competitive for hospital positions by providing the clinical skills and hands-on exposure commonly expected in acute care settings.
Course Requirements
Applicants must meet the following:
Active CNA certification in California
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Evidence of a comprehensive physical health exam
Evidence of two-step negative tuberculosis (TB) test results on skin, minimum of 7 days apart, or a
QuantiFERON, or a chest X-ray test completed within the previous 30 days
Social Security identification or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
Evidence of two-step negative tuberculosis (TB) test results on skin, minimum of 7 days apart, or a
QuantiFERON, or a chest X-ray test completed within the previous 30 days
Social Security identification or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
Live Scan Background Check
Completion of Medical Terminology course
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