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Why Choose Moriah?
Our Vocational Nursing Program can be completed in as little as 15-months!
Our tuition is affordable with flexible payment plans that work according to your budget.
We are the ONLY Vocational Nursing Program in the Santa Clarita Valley!
Graduates of our Nursing Program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN!
DID YOU KNOW?
From 2019 - 2029, employment of LVNs is projected to grow almost 2X FASTER than the average for all occupations. (Source: bls.gov)
About Us
HISTORY
Moriah Medical College is a subsidiary of Moriah Education Group, LLC, a consulting firm founded in 2017 to help improve the quality and efficacy of private postsecondary schools offering healthcare training programs. Moriah Education Group, LLC also serves as a continuing education provider offering post-graduate certifications to licensed nurses in the Southern California area.
In 2020, with the support of the City of Santa Clarita & Community Residents, we began construction on our 4,000 sq. ft. commercial office space that would become the future home of the Moriah Medical College Santa Clarita campus. Our students receive a high quality, educational experience that will provide the foundation for a successful career in nursing.
VISION
Moriah Medical College outlines its vision to positively impact the economy and the national healthcare landscape by:
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Increasing the volume of safe, competent, and effective licensed vocational nurses entering the workforce.
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Improving the quality of care delivered to the communities we serve.
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Decreasing the disparity of minorities in healthcare professions.
DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
Our distinguished nursing faculty includes Doctorate, Master & Bachelor's prepared nurses & nurse practitioners.
Our curriculum ensures a dynamic learner experience & high quality nursing education.
Daily campus-life reflects a culture of caring & compassion.
Our state-of-the art clinical skills lab & diverse clinical partners provide exceptional hands-on training.
APPROVALS
Our Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
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Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive
Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: http://bvnpt.ca.gov
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Moriah Medical College has been approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
California Department of Consumer Affairs,
Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Website: http://bppe.ca.gov
Programs
Vocational Nursing Program
Our accelerated Vocational Nursing program provides each student with 600 hours of theory and 954 hours of clinical experiences across four (4) terms. The entire program is equal to 1554 clock hours and can be completed in as little as 15 months!
The VN program focuses on nursing outcomes and evidence-based practice as it prepares students for a career providing preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing care to patients of all ages. Theories of caring, compassionate and culturally competent care underscore the nursing curriculum and will inform our students’ nursing practice. The clinical portion of our program provides students with exceptional hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings including long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, sub-acute and acute care facilities, adult day care centers, community resource centers, private medical offices, home health, and hospice agencies.
Upon graduation, our students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN ® (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses) to obtain licensure, as required for the practice of vocational nursing.
Class Schedules
Theory courses are from 9:00AM - 2:00PM or 5:00PM - 10:00PM. Theory classes typically meet two (2) days per week (either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday), except on scheduled holidays and breaks.
Clinical rotations will be scheduled for two (2) or more days per week. Hours may vary by facility and may include a variety of shifts.
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What Does the LVN Do?
Duties of LVNs vary, depending on their work setting and the state in which they work.
A typical day in the life of an LVN providing direct patient care may include the following:
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Collecting assessment data and monitoring patients’ health status
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Medication administration
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Providing basic care and comfort to patients and their families
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Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Collaborating across disciplines and specialties
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Clinical documentation
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Where Does the LVN Work?
LVNs work in a variety of clinical settings, including:
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Hospitals
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Clinics
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Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Medical Offices
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Urgent Care Centers
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Private Homes​
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Some LVNs prefer to work outside of the traditional clinical setting in a variety of roles, such as:
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Case Manager
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Utilization Management Nurse
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School District Nurse
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County Jail Nurse
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Nurse Educator
Nursing Assistant Training (CNA) Program
This 8 week program provides each Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) student with 60 hours of online theory, 16 hours of on-campus skills lab practice, and 100 hours of hands-on clinical training in the field. Upon completion of the program, the student is eligible for the California state competency examination, as required to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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Class Schedules & Grading Criteria
Theory courses are offered online via live Zoom lectures where students and instructors interact in a specific virtual place at a set time. Instructors take attendance as they would in a classroom setting. Students must complete all theory hours prior to starting clinicals. Students must pass the online exam for each theory module with a minimum 75% score to complete the module.
Clinical shifts and skills labs may be scheduled two (2) or more days per week, Monday through Friday. Clinical shift hours are typically from 7:00AM – 3:30PM. On-campus skills labs are typically 4-hour shifts, and clinical shifts will never exceed 8 hours per day.
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What Does the CNA Do?
CNAs provide and assist with basic care and support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Duties may include:​
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Collecting vital signs
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Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Feeding
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Bathing
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Dressing
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Grooming
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Toileting
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Ambulation of patients
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Where does the CNA Work?
CNAs can work in a variety of clinical settings, including:
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Hospitals
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Clinics
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Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Medical Offices
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Urgent Care Centers
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Private Homes​
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Where are the clinical rotations completed?
Our CNA students will receive hands on clinical training in the field with one of our clinical partners located in the following cities:​
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Chatsworth, CA
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What are the technical requirements for the online portion of the CNA program?
Students may view the technological requirements for participating in the live Zoom lectures here.
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What is the cost of the program?
The NATP (CNA) Program is $2,500.
We have scholarships and payment plans available. Call for more info!
If you want to become a CNA, don't let finances stop you! Contact the Admissions Office to discuss our financing options at (661) 360-3501.
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