Lake County Office of Education - CNA Program 

Description of Lake County Office of Education

"California has a three-level public education system, including the California Department of Education, county offices of education, and local school districts. Regulations, funding, and policy decisions are generally estabklished at the state level. At the same time, the day-to-day delivery of instruction is the reponsibilitty of more than 1,000 local school districts throughout the state. The 58 county offices of education are the intermediate level of the public education system. County offices provide a support infrastructure for local schools and districts. County Offices of Education also fulfill state mandates to approve school district budgets and LCAPs, register teacher credentials, complete employee background checks, certify school attendance records and develop countywide programs to serve students with special needs. 

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Description of Program

• What Is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? 

  • Under the supervision of a health professional, usually a licensed nurse, a CNA provides basic nursing services to ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients/residents in a licensed long-term, intermediate health care facility or hospital. 

• Why Become a Certified Nursing Assistant? 

  • This is an in-demand career with many jobs available. Over 200 Certified Nursing Assistant new and replacement job openings are estimated to be available in Lake and Mendocino Counties. 

  • The average salary for Certified Nursing Assistants upon program completion and certification is currently $18-$22 an hour in Lake and Mendocino counties. 

  • Certified Nursing Assistants often go on to become Licensed Vocational Nurses and/or Registered Nurses. 

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