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 118 hours of your nursing assistant program, you will be eligible to take your state exam.
- Due to COVID, there is a state waiver in place, along with the delay in state exam scheduling. You may apply for the NAR (Nursing Assistant Registered license) that will make you eligible to start work in a facility as a new hire. This allows you to not only work, but also allows you to complete your required 56 clinical hours to be signed off by the LPN or RN supervisor, so you can receive your course completion certificate.
- When applying for the 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.
- State fee application rates: $65 until October 1st then after October 1st increased to $85.
- Apply for NAR online through the DOH website: https://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
- Detailing patients’ health issues
- Taking patients’ vital signs
- Feeding patients
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.
Program Requirements
HPI’s nursing assistant certification program accepts a maximum of 10 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 documentation of a completed two-steps tuberculosis test or QuantiFeron blood test. If Mantoux and 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
- Gait Belt
- Royal Blue Scrubs
- White Nursing Shoes
- Watch with Second Hand
- (Please Note: If possible you can find your own Clinicals or if you are working at a assisting living faciality you can get it signed off with a Charge Nurse.)
Nursing Assistant Certified Program Costs
Class Price
Tuition: $750
Registration fee: $50
Books: $50 (+tax)
Total: $850
These places have helped our students pay for the course in the past:
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."
State Exam Information:
- After completion of the required 118 hours of your nursing assistant program, you will be eligible to take your state exam.
- Due to COVID, there is a state waiver in place, along with the delay in state exam scheduling. You may apply for the NAR (Nursing Assistant Registered license) that will make you eligible to start work in a facility as a new hire. This allows you to not only work, but also allows you to complete your required 56 clinical hours to be signed off by the LPN or RN supervisor, so you can receive your course completion certificate.
- When applying for the 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.
- State fee application rates: $65 until October 1st then after October 1st increased to $85.
- Apply for NAR online through the DOH website: https://www.doh.wa.gov/
- Please Call Us at (253) 252-3956 if you have any questions regarding this process.