The Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center is a public adult school operated by the Sacramento City Unified School District. For further information please see the SCUSD official website. 

The school is accredited by the Council of Occupational Education (COE) for their career training programs and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for their academic programs.

This intensive 3-week program is designed to equip you with essential foundational knowledge necessary for a successful career in vocational nursing. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures that you gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts in the field, setting the stage for further nursing education and practice.

Program Objectives

• Provide a thorough understanding of basic nursing principles and practices.
• Equip students with essential medical terminology and concepts.
• Develop effective communication skills tailored for healthcare environments.
• Introduce basic patient care techniques and safety protocols.
• Prepare students for advanced vocational nursing coursework.

Curriculum Overview

• Introduction to Nursing: Roles and Responsibilities
• Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology for Nursing
• Foundations of Patient Care
• Healthcare Communication Skills
• Safety and Infection Control in Healthcare Settings

Join us in this engaging and fast-paced program to kickstart your journey in the field of vocational nursing. We are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way as you build the essential skills for your future career.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Home Health Nurse
• Nursing Assistant
• Patient Care Technician
• Medical Assistant
• School Nurse

Skills you will gain

• Anatomy
• Infection Control
• Medical Terminology
• Physiology
• Patient Care
• Communication Skills
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Clinical Procedures
• Healthcare Documentation
• Basic Pharmacology