Bay Area College of Nursing:
With a main campus in Palo Alto CA, and auxiliary sites in San Jose and Daly City, Bay Area College of Nursing (BACN) provides quality training and education for students pursuing a career in the fields of nursing and allied health. At BACN, we offer several academic healthcare programs including Acute Care CNA, Nursing Assistant, Vocatonal Nursing, Home Health Aide, Massage Therapy, and more. Our fully-accredited allied health courses promote the development of each student’s nursing skills, intellect, and social values. Contact us today to kick-start your healthcare industry career.
Quality Nursing Training & Healthcare Education Programs
Vocational Nursing (VN) Program
This is a 13 to 16 month long intensive program that is broken down into two parts: Theory (classroom setting) and Clinical (hands on experience at different facilities).
The Vocational Nursing Program includes, but is not limited to, theory and correlated clinical experience which develops the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to care for clients of all ages in current health care settings.
Nursing Assistant (NA) Program
This is a 150 hour course that is usually 20 to 30 days long. It prepares the Nurse Assistant Student for the State of California Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation.
The certification is after satisfactory completion of the course program and passing of the CA State Exam through the American Red Cross. This course introduces the students to the role of a nursing assistant with instruction in basic skills and competencies.
Home Health Aide Program
A 40-hour supplemental theory and clinical training course program which helps prepare the Nurse Assistant Student or CNA become a Certified Home Health Aide.
Acute Care
An 80-hour theory and clinical training course program which helps prepare the long term care nursing assistant to function at a competent level in the acute care setting.
Massage Therapy Program
The massage therapy program is designed to prepare the student for the professional practice in the field of massage bodywork. Our unique 600 hour curriculum contains the best of Eastern and Western modalities.
We provide a solid foundation in the theory and practices of massage therapy and endow our students with essential skills necessary for a career in massage therapy.