Certified Nursing Assistant Diploma
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Certified Nursing Assistant Diploma
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are essential to the patient-care team. In assisting the medical staff, CNAs provide physical care for patients and emotional and spiritual support, genuinely making a difference in the lives of patients and families. CNAs are also the eyes and ears of the clinical staff, observing their patients and ensuring the healthcare team knows of any changes.
The CNA works with patients in hospitals and nursing homes and assists with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, bed making, etc.
We offer entry into the nursing assistant role with the Nursing Assistant Certified Diploma of Completion and an opportunity to upgrade your skills with our campus’s Acute Care Nursing Assistant Diploma.
Upon completing NURS 101, NURS 102, and NURS 103, Washington State students will be eligible to take the state certification exam and earn the Nursing Assistant Certified certification through the Washington State Department of Health.
Acute Care Specialty (Upgrade)
The Acute Care Nursing Assistant prepares you to function as a CNA in acute care settings, including hospitals and sub-acute facilities, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Additional classroom and clinical coursework in skills such as point-of-care testing, glucose monitoring, and wound care will prepare you to provide high-quality care in an acute setting. Clinical rotations in specialized areas such as medical/surgical areas and orthopedics are completed at the end of the Acute Care Nursing
Admissions
Prerequisites:
High School Diploma plus Two Years of College Studies.
IELTS General 6.5 (For non-English Speakers)
State or Provincial Background Check
Passing a Virtual Interview.
Background/ Education in Healthcare or a related Science.
Technical/ Computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office/ Online Education)
Some states require certification through completion of an examination under the state’s Chiropractic Examiners Board.
Tuition and Registration Cost (Effective January 04, 2024)
Total Cost is $3,700 (Includes Tuition Cost $2,400 – Registration $300 – Practicum $1000)
PDF Books and Material are included. Computer and Study Supplies are not included.
Costs of our programs may slightly change with each new session. For that reason, we will be very happy to discuss our updated program costs with you personally. Please email us or give us a call anytime. Just tell your representative that you have visited our website and would like information about your desired program.
Courses
COURSES for CNA
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NURS 101 |
Certified Nursing Assistant: Lecture |
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NURS 102 |
Certified Nursing Assistant: Lab |
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NURS 103 |
CNA Clinical Externship |
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCES/EXTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Clinical participation experience will be provided in applicable and participating clinics or hospitals in your area.
Curriculum
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate of Completion (COC) is a total of 8 credits that can be completed in one quarter. Students must be aware that there are prerequisite classes that must be completed before they can begin the nursing assistant classes, which may add additional time to complete this COC.
Students with previous healthcare experience or education may be able to waive some or all the prerequisites. Please consult with an advisor for more information.
Careers
Employment Potentials
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in places like:
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Clinics
- Hospitals
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov), employment of Certified Nursing Assistants nationally is projected to grow 5% percent from 2021 to 2031, about average for all occupations. Because of the growing elderly population, many nursing assistants and orderlies will be needed in long-term care facilities.
The Washington State Employment Security Department (esd.wa.gov) projects an average annual growth rate of 2.4% from 2020 through 2030 for Nursing Assistants in Snohomish County and 2.0% in Seattle-King County. Pay varies by experience, employer, and locality.