Nursing Assistant Certification Program

Individuals who graduate from our certified nursing assistance course earn: 

• C.N.A. designation 
• CPR/First Aid
• 7 hours of HIV/AIDS training 
• Mental Health 
• Dementia specialty course 
• Safety Orientation Certificates. 

Students graduate in 3 weeks. Total hours - 118

Classroom hours - 46

Laboratory hours - 16

Externship hours - 56

Graduates can be assisted with immediate job placement opportunities through our affiliate company, Dependable Staffing Agency. 

• Must be at least 18 Years old
• Have High school Diploma, GED, Higher Education equivalency, or pass the entrance exam
• US students must pass the entrance exam with 75% passing grade. Exam may be retaken once free of charge.
• Foreign students must pass CELSA Test with 75% passing grade (if applicable). Test may be retaken free of charge. 
• Complete a background inquiry form. Any record of crimes against persons will prevent an individual from working in this field.
• Provide documentation of a completed 2 steps tuberculosis test. If positive, must get a chest x-ray.
• Clinical facilities may require additional information, such as MMR and Hepatitis B vaccine
• Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
• Gait Belt
• Watch with Second Hand

Dates: 

5/20/19 - 6/10/19

6/24/19 - 7/15/19

7/22/19 - 8/9/19

8/26/19 - 9/16/19

9/23/19 - 10/11/19

10/21/19 - 11/8/19

Day:  Monday To Wednesday

Times:  8am to 1:30pm

           3pm to 8:30pm

Thursday: 8am-2:30pm

               3pm-9:30pm

Clinicals: 6am - 2:30pm

Call 253-252-3956  

Email info@healthprofessionalsinstitute.co

• Tuition: $650
• Registration fee: $60
• Entrance exam fee: $20
• Books: $50 (+tax)
• Obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol at https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/watch/ for $15

Short-term and long-term financing is available for those in need. 

We also accept GI Bill® for military personnel.

 ‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."