Certified Nursing Assistant Application Procedures
- Obtain COC application, complete and submit
- Schedule placement tests with Assessment Center and obtain placement tests results
- Schedule an appointment for advisement/orientation
- Obtain Pre-Admittance Packet (see below) from the Health Professions Office (BONH-243A) online submission
- Register for class through regular college registration process
NOTE: All transcripts of high school and/or college credits should be forwarded to COC as soon as possible and preferably prior to your counseling/advisement session.
CNA (NURSNG 050) FALL 2025 - CANCELLED 7/24/25
Please check website for updates as to when the next CNA course will be offered.
In order to register, a packet must be requested from the Health Professions office. Link will be posted when we have a confirmed schedule for the next course.
The nursing office will reply with the information packet that is required to review prior to registering for the CNA course.
Please note: Seats for the CNA program will be offered on a first come first served basis based on your registration date for each semester . You can find your registration dates in your MY CANYONS.
General Information
Nurse Assistant Training (Nursng 050)
In order to register, a Pre-Admittance Packet must be requested (online see above link) from the Health Professions Office. (BONH-243A) All students are required to provide the following documentation to the Health Professions Office prior to the first day of class: (forms and instructions are included in the packet)
- Application for Nurse Assistant/Home Health Certification (for CNA Certification)
- Clear Background Check
- Live Scan Fingerprinting
- Physical Examination
- Current TB - 2-Step Process
- All Immunizations/Titers including COVID-19 vaccination record
- Clear Drug Screening
- Emergency Information
- Voluntary Participation Waiver/Release of Liability
- Covered Employee Notification of Rights Material
- Current CPR Card for Healthcare Professionals
- Current L.A. City Fire Card
- Malpractice Insurance
- Subject Release
- Nursing Patch (CNA)
- Student Badge ( Student CNA)
Counseling Information: Students are advised to make an appointment with a COC counselor prior to advancement to the next level of nursing education.