Nursing Assistant
Nursing assistants (NAs) provide care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings for individuals that have difficulty performing their own basic care. Because of the personal nature of the job, nursing assistants should be compassionate and enjoy helping others. The Nursing Assistant program is designed to prepare students for entry-level practice as a Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) in Washington state. Students who successfully pass all components of the CBC NA coursework will receive a DSHS Certificate of Completion, notation posted on the CBC transcript and will be eligible to take the Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam and apply for licensure as an NAC. The exam has two parts: a written or oral portion and a skills demonstration. Candidates must successfully pass both parts in order to be eligible to apply for licensure in the state of Washington and be placed on the nurse aide registry.
Lecture/Clinical Requirements
Students are required to meet three to four days per week to complete the NA 100 lecture hours. Students are required to complete 48 clinical hours during the quarter. Students are to complete these hours during shifts that may start as early as 6 am. These hours are arranged by the instructor with the facility. Students need to make arrangements to attend these required shifts as attendance is mandatory.
Applicants are required to provide the following documentation:
- A current American Heart Association Healthcare Basic Life Support (BLS) card
- A current First Aid card
- A professional letter of reference
After review of the applications, applicants will be mailed a letter informing them of their status. Once admitted into the program, each student will be responsible for providing documentation of the following additional requirements:
- Program specific immunization records (details provided with admission into the program)
- Satisfactory criminal history background check using a college-approved vendor. Criminal history background information is required of all Health Science students. Information obtained will be considered in determining student eligibility to complete clinical coursework. Inability to participate in clinical experiences due to the information obtained from the background check may result in the student's inability to satisfactorily complete the Nursing Assistant program requirements. Any infraction while enrolled in the Nursing Assistant program should be self-reported to the director. Questions regarding the criminal background policy should be directed to the Dean for Health Sciences at 509-544-8310.
Degrees and Certificates
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Nursing Assistant Short-Term Certificate 24-25
Courses
NA 100: Nursing Assistant [RE]
Credits 4This course leads to the ability of those completing the course to become eligible for testing as a Nursing Assistant Certified. The course covers communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, promoting resident independence, respecting resident rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, mental health and social services needs, care of the cognitively impaired resident, basic restorative care, resident rights, HIPAA, First Aid and CPR for the healthcare provider, seven hours of HIV/AIDS Bloodborne Pathogens training, dementia, and cultural awareness. Concurrent enrollment into NA 102 lab is required. Students are required to demonstrate competencies in skills associated with each of the course subjects within the laboratory or clinical setting. $10.72 per quarter malpractice insurance fee.
Prerequisite
This is a selective admission program. Students must apply and be accepted into CBC's Nursing Assistant program prior to enrolling.
NA 102: Nursing Assistant Lab [RE]
Credits 4This course provides competencies in skills for laboratory and clinical requirements for the Nursing Assistant lecture course. Students are involved in on-campus learning laboratory experiences as well as clinical rotations within community health facilities. $10.72 per quarter malpractice insurance fee. $11.40 lab fee.
Prerequisite
This is a selective admission program. Students must apply and be accepted into CBC's Nursing Assistant program prior to enrolling.