Course Schedule

The Certified Nursing Assistant Program is an accelerated curriculum that prepares students to pass the Washington State Nursing Assistant exam and begin a career in the healthcare industry. As part of your curriculum you will also earn an AHA Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid card, and the 7 hour HIV-AIDS certification you will need for licensing.

The "classroom" section of the course generally runs for two weeks with the hours varying dependent on day or evening schedule. All classes are held at the Northwest Regional Training Center, located at 11606 NE 66th Circle, Suite 103, in Vancouver, Washington.

The "clinical" section of the course generally runs for two weeks with the hours varying dependent on day or evening schedule. The location of the clinical section also varies as this is the section of the program where students have the opportunity to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an actual nursing home or other long-term care facility.

Following completion of both phases of the program, the student will be granted a certificate of completion which allows the student to sit for the state exam. The cost of the exam is not covered in the tuition and other fees.

Program Tuition and Other Fees
Students need to pay a non-refundable application fee of $70 at the time they submit their application.

Pay the Full Balance by the First Day of Class.
The full cost of the program if paid by the first day of class is $725, which includes the $70 application fee.

Pay in Two Installments

Students have the option of paying in two installments. Under this option, the student must pay the $70 application fee plus $455 by the first day of class. Approximately two weeks later (at the end of the classroom phase), the student must pay the remaining $300. For this option students need to call (360) 397-2100 or come in to the office.

Program Required Books and Supplies

Textbook and Workbook

The textbook that will be used is The Nursing Assistant - Acute, Sub-Acute and Long-Term Care, Fourth Edition, by JoLynn Pulliam

The workbook that will be used is Workbook for The Nursing Assistant - Acute, Sub-Acute, and Long-Term Care, Fourth Edition, by JoLynn Pulliam

These books may be purchased through a number of avenues, including the following:

• Northwest Regional Training Center sells the textbook and the workbook, call for pricing
• Internet sites such as Amazon.com carry these books, both new and used

Scrubs

Students are required to wear Navy Blue medical "scrubs" to all classroom and clinical sessions. Scrubs can be purchased at various locations in the area, including the following:

The Scrub Shop
2700 NE Andresen Rd Ste D14
Vancouver, WA 98661-7392
695-9600

Any WAL-MART store

The cost of scrubs varies based on their quality and the materials used in their fabrication. Costs generally run between $20.00 and $35.00 per pair. They will be worn daily during the program.


Other requirements for admission

- Copy of a current Drivers License

- English Proficiency

- A Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check. (no older than 6 months)

- 2 Negative Tuberculosis Skin Tests, 1-3 weeks apart. (no older than 6 months)

- A Completed Application.


Cost: $725.00

Class Length: 120 hours