Program Information

Prerequisites

• Must pass the Wonderlic (WBST) test with a passing grade of 150 for English and 150 for Math.
• Completion of  a CNA training program, currently State Certified
• Proof of good health: A report, which includes a medical history, physical examination and PPD test or chest x-ray is required.
• Must be free from conviction or have clearance from the CA Department of Health Services.
• Must be able to exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, 10-25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Student liability insurance.
• Must be 18 years old and above.
• A high school graduate

Time and Location

Theory classes will be held in the classroom and clinical hours will be at the contracted training facilities or laboratory.

Topic Outline

• Acute Care Nurse Assistant Responsibilities
• Communication – Documentation
• Safe, Secure Environment
• Care of the Surgical Patient
• Gastrointestinal, Nutritional Care
• Genitourinary, Reproductive, Endocrine Care
• Cardiovascular Care
• Respiratory Care
• Orthopedic Care
• Neurological Care
• Oncology, Immunosuppression, Death & Dying

Teaching Strategies
Lecture, Discussion, Audiovisuals, Return Demonstration, Group and Individual Conferences, Activity and Clinical Experiences.

Instructor
The theory and Clinical education is taught by a team of highly experienced faculty consisting of dedicated instructors, RNs, and LVNs, from various specialty areas.  They are chosen for their commitment to teaching and clinical expertise.  The faculty and staff are committed to provide the best possible educational environment and instruction to established curriculum.

Records
The student’s records shall be maintained on a computer disk and a second set of records shall be kept at the Director’s home office for safekeeping and storage for a period of five years.  The file of each student shall contain the following:

• Student written records and documents signed by the student, including contracts and instruments of indebtedness.
• Copies of assessment results, enrollment/withdrawal/completion dates.
• Transcript of records or classes either completed or were attended but not completed including grades or evaluations.
• Copies of receipts issued to students for payments made.
• In case of refunds, documents showing the amount refunded, date refund was made, the check number and the name and address of the person or entity to which the refund was sent to.
• Copies of any official advisory notices or warnings regarding student’s progress.

Please Note

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.

The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same time, the Privacy Rule is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes.

FERPA and HIPAA forms are available at the main campus in Palo Alto.

Notice of Cancellation
You may cancel the contract for school if you deemed the necessity to do so.  If you cancel, any payment made and any negotiable instrument signed by the student shall be returned within 10 days following the school’s receipt of your cancellation notice.  B.A.C.N. does not loan any equipment. However, in cases where the school issued the student any equipment, it should be returned within the 10 days from the date the cancellation date was signed.  If the equipment has not been returned within that period, the cost of the equipment will be deducted from the refundable amount.  However, the amount charged for each item of equipment shall not exceed the equipment’s fair market value.  The school is required to refund any amount over that as provided above, in which case the student will no longer be required to return the equipment which has already been paid for:

For cancellation of contracts, mail or deliver signed and dated copy of the cancellation of notice or any written notice to:

Attn: Office of the Director
Bay Area College of Nursing, Inc. (B.A.C.N., Inc.)
824 San Antonio Rd.
Palo Alto, California 94303

Please note that cancellations made over the telephone or simply by not showing up in class will not be accepted.
Cancellations should be made in writing.

Incase of complaints, questions or problems which you cannot work out with the school, write or call:

Department of Consumer Affairs
1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite N 112
Sacramento, CA 95834
P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Tel. No: (800) 952-5210