Nursing Assistant Certification Program
Begin your healthcare career as a certified nursing assistant with our affordable, three-week course, including immediate job placement opportunities.
Nursing Assistant Program Description
An affordable, intensive education awaits
The Nursing Assistant Certification Program also provides the foundation for rapid career growth and expertise at a lower cost than other programs while delivering more than 100 hours of education, including CPR/First Aid and HIV/AIDS training, over the three-week course.
A career as a certified nursing assistant includes:
- Helping with medical procedures
- Answering patient calls
- Detailing patients’ health issues
- Taking patients’ vital signs
- Feeding patients
Graduates can be assisted with immediate job placement opportunities through our affiliate company, Dependable Staffing Agency, after completion of state exam.
State Exam Information
- After completion of the required 108 hours of your nursing assistant program, you will be eligible to take your state exam.
- Please check DOH website for current fee rates.
- State Exam fee application rates $155.00
- DOH website: https://www.doh.wa.gov
- After State Exam you must apply for NAC License http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Please Call Us at (253) 252-3956 if you have any questions regarding this process.
Program Description
Assistant Nursing Certification Program Description
Begin your healthcare career with Health Professionals Institute Today
At HPI, we educate the future of healthcare. In just three weeks, you can be part of that future with a Certified Nursing Assistants certification. Our experienced instructors will give you the tools to build a career as an integral part of a hospital, nursing facility, or residential care facility. If you are dedicated to helping others and making a difference, a career as a CNA might be right.
A career as a certified nursing assistant includes:
- Helping with medical procedures
- Answering patient calls
- Help with ADL's
- Taking patients’ vital signs
- Feeding patients
- Grooming/Bathing
An affordable, intensive education awaits.
The Nursing Assistant Certification Program also provides the foundation for rapid career growth and expertise at a lower cost than other programs while delivering more than 108 hours of education, including CPR/First Aid over the three-week course.
Program Requirements
HPI’s nursing assistant certification program accepts a maximum of 30 students in every group. In addition to an interview with our admissions Director, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma, GED, Higher Education equivalency, or pass the entrance exam.
- International students must pass the CELSA Test with a 75% passing grade (if applicable).
- Must complete the DSHS background check. https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/bcs/
- Complete a background inquiry form. Any record of crimes against persons will prevent an individual from working in this field. You can order the form here: WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol ($11)
- Provide documents for QuantiFERON blood T.B test. If QuantiFERON blood test is positive, they must get a chest x-ray.
- Clinical facilities may require additional information, Hepatitis B vaccine, or waiver.
- Facilities also require Covid vaccine Documents.
- Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope (Optional)
- Gait Belt
- Royal Blue Scrubs
- White Nursing Shoes
- Watch with Second Hand (Optional)
Nursing Assistant Certified Program Costs
Class Price
Tuition: $750
Registration fee: $60
Books: $50 (+tax)
Learn Power Platform: $50
Total: $910 (+Tax)
These places have helped our students pay for the course in the past:
WorkSource WA also provides scholarships.
We also accept "Veterans Benefits" for military personnel.
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."
Call 253-252-3956 or Email: customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com To Enroll Today
State Exam Information:
- After completion of the required 118 hours of your nursing assistant program, you will be eligible to take your state exam.
- When applying for the CNA OR NAR, there is a fee required by the state that is not part of the fees of this course. Please check DOH website for current fee rates.
- Apply for CNA OR NAR online through the DOH website: https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/nursing-assistant/licensing-information
- Please Call Us at (253) 252-3956 if you have any questions regarding this process.