LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Congratulations to the recent graduates of the Certified Nurse Assistant Program offered through the Lake County Office of Education.

On Thursday, Oct. 30, students, families and staff gathered at Meadowood Nursing Center in Clearlake to celebrate the course completion of 10 students.

Meadowood Administrator Cheryl Cole welcomed the crowd and instructor Christine Barnes praised the students' dedication and compassion in their quest to become CNAs.

Graduate Liberty Justice shared her words of wisdom followed by the presentation of certificates by Lake County Office of Education Coordinator Norma Cromwell.

Upon completion of the state board exams on Nov. 8, all graduates will be Certified Nurse Assistants and eligible to enter the work force in their profession.

A new CNA class will be starting on Feb. 16, 2015.

The 13-week course will take place at the Lake County Office of Education Training & Career Center located at 14092 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturdays.

Clinical hours will take place at Meadowood Nursing Center.

For more information, contact Norma Cromwell at 707-994-9001, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.lakecoe.org .