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 

Students graduate in 3 weeks. Total hours - 118

Classroom hours - 46

Laboratory hours - 16

Internship 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 or QuantiFeron blood  test. If Mantoux ( skin) and QuantiFeron blood test is positive, must get a chest x-ray.
• Clinical facilities may require additional information, Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver.
• Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
• Gait Belt
• Royal Blue Scrubs
• White Nursing Shoes
• Watch with Second Hand

Class 1

Start Date: March 9th

End Date: March 27th 

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 8am - 4:30pm 

Registration Deadline: March 2nd

Class 2

Start Date: May 11th

End Date: May 29th 

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 8am - 4:30pm 

Registration Deadline: May 4th

 **Class schedule and clinical rotation days and times can change without notice, please call or email for verification** 

Call 253-252-3956  

Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com

• 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."