Healthcare 

Our approach to teaching CNA includes Hawaiiana and gardening using a hybrid model with online and  face-to-face components. Students will achieve a level of knowledge, skills and abilities essential to provide basic care to ill and disabled persons. Teaching methodologies include lecture, lab and supervised clinical hours in a long-term care facility. In Hawaii, cultural understanding in the healthcare setting promotes holistic healing--a balance of mind, body and soul promotes positive outcomes for the patient and caregiver.

Upon successful completion of the course and clinical hours, students will be awarded a certificate of professional development that will provide eligibility to apply for the Hawai’i State CNA Certification Exam. You are required to sit for the exam at the end of the course.

Dates: tbd
Program Total Hours:  150 hours (14 weeks)

Didactic (In-Classroom/Labs): dates tbd  (12 weeks)*
Days and dates: tbd (online using Zoom/in-person optional)
Class will meet in person at WCC one day per week.
Students will also work on course assignments in their own time.

Practicum (Clinical): tbd  (2 weeks, on site)*
Days and dates: tbd  (in-person)

*Dates subject to change.

REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY:

• Active email address per participant (no sharing)
• Desktop computer or laptop computer with camera, microphone & speaker for video conferencing
• Access to reliable high speed internet (min. 512k), video and audio capabilities
• Access to a second device to use as a camera 
• Access and able to use Zoom app
• Most recent updated website browsers

PREREQUISITE CHECKLIST:
1. Physical examination
2. Two-step TB skin test (current)
3. MMR immunizations
4. Must be vaccinated for COVID-19
5. Criminal background check
6. Math/Reading Placement Test or evidence of high school or college level
7. Personal computer/tablet and access to reliable high speed Internet access (Laptop loaners and/or mobile hotspots may be available upon request.)
8. Must be computer literate, able to work in online learning management platform
9. Must attend mandatory orientation meeting.

TUITION: $3,000
ADDITIONAL FEES: approximately $450 (Book, uniform shirts,  First Aid certification card (non-refundable after first day of class) and CNA testing fee.)

LAST DAY TO APPLY:  tbd
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: tbd

MANDATORY ORIENTATION
Enrolled students must attend the mandatory orientation prior to start of the course.
Date: tbd
Time: tbd
Zoom meeting link to be shared.

Adventist Health Castle offers hands-on training to successfully transition applicants into a Nurse Aide role. The program includes classroom curriculum, simulation for skills practice and testing, and on-the-job training in clinical units. Students learn essential skills such as obtaining vital signs, bathing, grooming, positioning, toileting, ambulating, and other aide duties. The program also covers legal rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting, and assisting individuals in maintaining basic comfort, independence, and safety. After completing the course and clinical hours, participants will receive a certificate of professional development from Windward Community College and transition into an acute care nurse aide role at Adventist Health Castle.

PREREQUISITE
Participants must pass AHCS' screening requirements, including an interview.

Cohort  #8- Summer 2025
Dates: August 4—September 13, 2025
Days: M, Tu, W, Th, F (Sa)
Time: 8:00am–4:30pm
Class Location: Adventist Health Castle
Classroom/labs: 3 weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clinical: 3 weeks, three 1 2-hour shifts and one 4-hour classroom review
Total: 6 weeks, 240 hours

Mandatory Orientation
Enrolled students are required to attend the virtual orientation session for their cohort.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Audrey Torres, Director of Workforce Development  Education at torresam02@ah.org or 808-263-5186.

The Medical Assistant (MA) Program is a paid training program located at Adventist Health Castle and offers hands-on training to successfully transition applicants into a Medical Assistant role. The program includes classroom and online curriculum, simulation for skills practice, testing, and on-the-job training at our clinic sites. Students learn essentials skills including introduction to healthcare, front office skills, medical terminology, medical records, medical equipment, interpersonal skills, anatomy and disease process, anatomy, vital signs, medical insurance, patient exam, medical ethics, legal responsibilities, laboratory testing, pharmacology, and surgical procedures. This 10-week, intensive, Medical Assistant Training Program will prepare individuals to take the Medical Assistant Certification test upon completion of the curriculum, precepted hours and one year of experience. Participants will receive a certificate of professional development from Windward Community College and transition into a Medical Assistant role at Adventist Health Castle after completing the online course, classroom didactic, skills testing, and preceptorship hours.

SCHEDULE
Dates:  tbd
Days: M, Tu, W, Th, F (Sa)
Time: 8:00am–4:30pm
Class Location: Adventist Health Castle
Classroom/labs: 3 weeks, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Total: 10 weeks, 400 hours
Cost: $4,600

Limited enrollment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Audrey Torres, Director of Workforce Development  Education at torresam02@ah.org or 808-263-5186.