CLEARLAKE >> On Thursday, November 2, more than 60 family members, friends and staff gathered at Meadowood Nursing Center in Clearlake to celebrate the course completion of 11 students of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program offered through the Lake County Office of Education (LCOE).
Tammy Serpa, Education Specialist welcomed the crowd, followed by instructors Arnell Jackson-Eagans, Mary Sharlow and Meadowood Administrator Cheryl Cole. Student speakers included Valedictorian Ashlyn Braunschweig, and students Krisandra Burrows and Mikala Welter.
Guests were treated to a wonderful spread of snacks and treats provided by the Meadowood food service staff. Upon completion of the state board exams on November 12, all graduates will be licensed Certified Nurse Assistants and eligible to enter the workforce in their profession.
Certified Nurse Assistant courses are offered twice a year with Continuing Education Units offered for CNA & Home Health Aides during the off months. The next CNA course will begin in February. For more information or to apply, contact Jessea Lee-Elrod at jelrod@lakecoe.org, 263-8918 x261 or Tammy Serpa at tserpa@lakecoe.org x284.
