Nursing Assistant Program Description

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 the state exam.

Requirements: 

• 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

Program Costs:

• Tuition: $750
• Registration fee: $60
• Books: $50 (+tax)