The Dorothy D. Rupe CNA/HHA Program prepares men and women to give basic nursing care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The focus of this program is on care of the elderly, including both classroom and clinical experiences. This program meets the requirements for the California Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of CNA 101, the student is qualified to take the California State Certification Exam.

In addition to the policies and standards of Santa Barbara City College, the Health Technologies programs have policies and requirements based on professional standards and guidelines of their individual regulating state and national accrediting boards. These additional policies and requirements are in the handbooks for the individual programs.

Skills Competency Award Requirements

Complete all department requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course. Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

1. Recognize deviations from normal and report to RN.
2. Care for patients who have various “tubes” into and out of the body.
3. Assist patients who have had surgical procedures.
4. Recognize life-compromising conditions and report to RN.