Nordhoff High School - Certified Nursing Assistant CTE Pathway

This new pathway will begin in spring 2023. Stay tuned for more information!

Becoming a CNA is the path that many people take to start their career in healthcare.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is an entry level member of a patient’s healthcare team,

performing important patient-centered tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

CNA duties include:

● Taking and recording vital signs

● Answering call lights and helping with requests

● Turning, repositioning, and ambulating residents

● Communicating with other team members about patients

● Observing patients and reporting issues to nurses

● Documenting information such as intake and output

● Helping with activities and outings

● Keeping patient rooms and belongings clean

● Assisting with medical procedures

Course sequence: TBD

Teacher Name: Haley Hernandez

Teacher Email: hhernandez@ojaiusd.org

Teacher Phone extension: 1010

Dean of Students: Leslee Cybulski

Email: lcybulski@ojaiusd.org

Phone Extension: 1761