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Health Care Essentials

Enrollment dates and times for our medical programs. Chula Vista Adult Wednesday July 15 and San Ysidro Adult Thursdays July 16

The Health Care Essentials course is the PREREQUISITE for the Certified Nurse Assistant program.

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This introductory course is designed to provide an overview of the elements and systems involved in a health care career. In addition to their work on body structures and functions, students will learn study strategies, interpersonal dynamics, job search skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, and computer skills.

ALL students completing this course will automatically be enrolled into our Certified Nurse Assistant program.

Chula Vista Adult School
(619 ) 796-7000

DAYS/TIMES: 

Tuesday and Thursday/1:00pm - 4:00pm

LENGTH: 11 weeks

National City Adult School
(619) 336-9400

DAYS/TIMES: 

Monday through Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH:

October 5, 2026 to November 5, 2026

OR

November 9, 2026 to December 17, 2026

San Ysidro Adult School - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
(619 ) 428-7200

DAYS/TIMES: 

Monday through Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH: 11 weeks

COST: All CTE courses consist of FREE registration and online curriculum.*

*Some CTE courses require students to purchase supplies and/or books.

CAREER COURSES DIRECTORY

For more detailed information on each course, select an individual course webpage link below. 

*(cc) = College Credit: Many CTE courses are articulated with Southwestern Community College. This means you will earn college credits and get a jump start on a college degree. All articulated courses are noted with (cc) in the title.

Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 6:45pm.*

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

*Office hours may change. Go to the school’s website for changes to office hours.