CNAs are typically responsible for:
- Assisting patients with daily tasks, including eating, hygiene, exercise, and dressing
- Updating supervisors of any changes in patients
- Taking and recording vital signs such as pulse, blood pressure, and breathing
- Assisting with the needs of multiple patients
CNA Certification as a Prerequisite
There are 4 accredited RN programs in Bakersfield. Two of the schools(Bakersfield College, Cal State Bakersfield) require students to have CNA certification as a prerequisite to apply to the nursing program. The other two(Unitek College and North-West College Bakersfield), do not require CNA certification to begin nursing school.
There are 6 LVN programs in Bakersfield. Three of them(Bakersfield College, Bakersfield Adult School, and North Kern River CC) must complete a CNA program in order to attend the LVN programs. The three other schools(High Desert Medical College, San Joaquin Valley College, and Unitek College) do not require an applicant to have CNA certification.