Our Philosophy, Vision, Mission Statement

Philosophy

Unitek Training Healthcare, LLC’s (UTH) philosophy is to provide quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by a competent and dedicated faculty, and geared to serve those seeking a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required to obtain employment in their chosen fields. The programs emphasize hands-on training, are relevant to employers’ needs, and focus on areas that offer strong long-term employment opportunities.

To offer the training and skills that lead to successful employment, UTH will:

  • Continually evaluate and update educational programs
  • Provide modern facilities and training equipment
  • Select instructors and faculty with professional experience in the vocations they teach and the ability to motivate and develop students to their greatest potential
  • Promote self-discipline so that students may enjoy success on the job and in society

Vision

We empower our students with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver competent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care to patients/residents. We assist in reducing the staffing challenges of healthcare employers by educating students who will provide exceptional care while promoting health and healing in all healthcare settings.

Mission Statement

Unitek Training Healthcare, LLC, in unification with our partners, will provide a vigorous, innovative, and impactful education focused on competence, evidence-based care, and positive attitude, all while working within the circle of our core values of integrity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, compassion, and excellence.

Unitek Training Offers a Schedule for Everybody

Full-time Program: 6 weeks, days, or evenings (no weekends)

  • Theory (online synchronous learning): All theory instruction will be completed during the first 3 weeks of the program. The program is taught via virtual class meetings with the instructor.
  • In-Person Skills Labs: Fridays during weeks 1-4 (8-hour days)
  • Clinical Orientation: 2 hours to be completed prior to beginning clinical training
  • Clinical Training: Monday-Friday during weeks 4-6 (8-hour days)
  • 30 instructional days

Weekend Program: 15 weeks

  • Theory (online synchronous learning): All theory instruction will be completed during the first 7 weeks of the program. The program is taught via virtual class meetings with the instructor.
  • In-Person Skills Labs: During weeks 3, 5, 8 and 10 (8-hour days)
  • Clinical Orientation: 2 hours to be completed prior to beginning clinical training
  • Clinical Training: Saturdays and Sundays during weeks 8-15 (8-hour days)
  • 30 instructional days

Class Times Offered

Total program hours 194

FT Days:

Theory – 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Skills Lab – 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Clinical – 7:00 am-3:30 pm

FT Evenings:

Theory – 2:30 pm-8:00 pm
Skills Lab – 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Clinical – 11:30 am-8:00 pm

Weekends Only:

Theory – 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Skills Lab – 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Clinical – 7:00 am-3:30 pm

*Note: Clinical orientation does not count toward clinical training hours

Student Success is Our Specialty

To ensure success in both the classroom and the workforce, Unitek Training Healthcare, LLC in collaboration with The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NACHA) is providing every student with a 1-year NACHA membership.

Included in Your NAHCA CNA Membership

  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • NAHCA News E-newsletter
  • Special Recognition in NAHCA News
  • CNA Fest Registration Discount
  • Exclusive Webinars and Events for Members Only
  • Educational Webinars
  • Access to Members-Only Website Features
  • CNA-TV (featuring over 750 video topics)
  • Membership card
  • Participation in CNA Facebook Group

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?

A CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant is an entry-level healthcare position and is integral in providing care to patients, residents, and members of the community. CNAs work closely with nurses, doctors, and other members of the healthcare team providing caring and compassionate patient-centered care.

CNAs work in a variety of settings, such as long-term care facilities, community retirement centers, hospice settings, and hospitals. CNAs must meet the state and federal training requirements and pass the state exam to practice as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities of a CNA include assisting patients/residents with grooming, bathing, feeding, ambulation and mobility, and activities of daily living.

What traits make a good CNA? Do you have what it takes?

  • Care and compassion
  • Good communication skills
  • Good observation skills
  • Team player
  • Flexibility and Patience
  • Empathy

The beginning of a rewarding career!

As a CNA, you will work in a demanding but very rewarding career. In time, you can choose to continue your education in several ways. You can go on to receive your Home Health Aid or Restorative Nurse Assistant certifications. You may also choose an educational pathway that leads you into a nursing career.

  • LVN/LPN
  • ADN
  • BSN

Enrollment Guidelines

Student enrollment into the Nursing Assistant Training Program is dependent upon meeting all testing, application, and health requirements.

  1. Pass criminal background check and drug screening
  2. Valid American Heart Association BLS CPR Card
  3. Physical exam
  4. Copy of government issued photo ID
  5. Valid social security number or Federal Tax ID number
  6. 16 years of age or older
  7. Reliable transportation to/from clinical locations
  8. Ability to read and comprehend English
  9. Current Immunizations:
    1. Measles, mumps, and rubella
    2. Hepatitis B or evidence of immunity
    3. Diphtheria/Tetanus with a pertussis booster within the previous ten years
    4. Varicella or a physician’s documentation of history of chicken pox with a positive titer
    5. Influenza (October-April)
    6. COVID-19 as required by the state and clinical partner(s)
  10. TB Test (or chest x-ray)
  11. Completion of the Online Readiness and Basic Computer Literacy Assessments
  12. High School Diploma/GED are not required, but preferred.

Online Learning Readiness

To determine an applicant’s readiness for online learning, Unitek Training Healthcare, LLC uses a Distance Learning Profile (DLP) Assessment consisting of questions about the applicant’s personal readiness and resources for online learning. Prior to beginning any online education, an applicant must have no risk factors indicated on the Distance Learning Profile (DLP) assessment.

Hardware and software meeting, or exceeding, the specifications
below are the minimum requirements for course completion:

Productivity Tools

  • Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Plug-Ins

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
  • Java (free download)
  • Shockwave (free download)
  • Others may be needed as required by resources in your curriculum

Operating System

  • Mac OSX 10.6 or newer
  • Windows 10 or newer
  • Use a computer 5 years old or newer (when possible)
  • Others may be needed as required by resources in your curriculum

Web Cam with Microphone

Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet (25mbps or greater) is strongly recommended – a minimum speed of 6mpbs is required to run Canvas

Program Overview

NA100T-Nursing Assistant Theory

This course introduces concepts of basic human needs, the health/illness continuum, and basic nursing skills and procedures required in the nursing assistant role. The theory and role of the nursing assistant working with various populations in long-term care facilities, as well as acute care settings, will be discussed. This course includes 60 hours of online instructor-led synchronous learning

Transfer Credits: none

NA100L- Nursing Assistant Skills Lab

This course introduces students to the various skills and procedures that are required to successfully show competency in order to become a certified nursing assistant in the state of California. It includes skills demonstrations, hands-on practice, instructor lead activities in a supervised laboratory setting, and orientation to a clinical setting. This course consists of 4 skills lab days.

Transfer Credits: none

NA100C- Nursing Assistant Clinical Rotation

This course introduces hands-on applications as they pertain to the basic human needs, health/illness continuum, and basic nursing skills introduced in NA100T. This course includes 100 hours of approved instructor lead clinical care of selected adult patients in a long-term care setting.

Transfer Credits: none

Upon successful completion of these courses, candidates are eligible to take the State Competency Evaluation for Nursing Assistants. Students will be given the opportunity to test right in the skills lab setting by an approved vendor and approved evaluators. Individuals successfully completing this examination are placed on the California State Nursing Assistant Registry.

Tuition

Tuition for the NATP Program is $2,000 – However this is an employer/member sponsored program. Students can have their total tuition cost covered, and will also not be charged for books, supplies, lab fees or exam fees.

Grading

Methods for grade calculation are detailed in the course syllabus.

Courses in the program have the following grading criteria:

NA100T

In order to pass NA100T and complete the program, students must achieve a score of 80% or higher on all exams including the final exam and earn a cumulative grade on all assignments of 76% or higher.

NA100T will use the following grading scale:

Percentage Grade Letter Grade

  • 92-100% A
  • 84-91% B
  • 76-83% C
  • 68-75% D
  • 67% or below F

NA100L

All skills lab work is graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail). Competency, as mandated by state certification standards, must be demonstrated in each skill area to successfully pass this course and complete the program.

NA100C

Clinical rotations are graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail). Competency, as mandated by state certification standards, must be demonstrated in each skill area to successfully pass this course and complete the program. Students will receive written notification of clinical probation if performance is unsatisfactory. Students are responsible to track their program performance. Students are encouraged to reach out to the instructor or student service advisor with any concerns.

Students will receive:

  • Uniforms – 2 sets of solid eggplant scrubs (students may purchase additional sets)
  • Stethoscope Kit
  • Gait Belt
  • Goggles
  • Online Course Access Key/Login
  • Online Library Access
  • Access to Student Services and Career Services Advisors
  • Blood Pressure Cuff

Clinical training will be offered in the following locations:

Carmichael, Anaheim, Berkeley, Union City, Bakersfield, San Francisco, San Leandro, Santa Rosa, Cupertino, Danville, Palo Alto, Torrance, Pasadena, Garden Grove, Carmel Valley

Unitek Training Healthcare Business Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Unitek Training Healthcare is a division of Unitek Learning

Unitek Learning champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for key stakeholders: students, faculty members staff, and administration, by supporting anti-bias education, professional development, equity in hiring, and involvement in the community.

  • Financial Aid is Available
  • Our program is approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and meets all federal and state requirements.
  • Students will have the opportunity to take the State Board Competency test with us at one of our campus locations

Student Handbook

*Unitek Training Healthcare, LLC only offers our Nursing Assistant Training Program through partnerships with healthcare facilities. These partner organizations cover all tuition and fees required for students to participate with their program.

Contact Us 888-382-8183

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