Health and Medical programs

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Photo: man in wheelchair pushed by nurse The Nursing Assistant Certificate program provides instruction in basic nursing care skills, including: CPR and First Aid for the Healthcare Provider, HIV/AIDS, and clinical training in a long term care facility. After successful completion of the Nursing Assistant Program, students are eligible to sit for the State of Washington Nursing Assistant examination for State certification. Students receiving their certification will be eligible to apply for employment in a long term care nursing facility, hospital, or community health agency.

Course objectives are based on the laws of Washington State that govern the certification and practice of Certified Nursing Assistants in Washington State. More information about state requirements is available from the Department of Health website and the DSHS website. This program also has an I-BEST option.

Participation Requirements

Prerequisites

Admission

Admission to the Na-C Program is with instructor permission and by completing the following tasks:

  1. Attend an Information Session
  2. Complete and submit an application to the NA-C program to the Instructor in the Information session
  3. Complete a writing sample, answering the question, Why do you want to be in the Nursing Assistant program at NSCC this year? This writing sample must be completed in the Information Session and given to the Instructor in the Information Session.
  4. Provide documentation of 1 of the following:
    • CASAS scores in Reading and Listening The CASAS test must be taken by non-native English speakers (Minimum of 220 in both tests required)
    • Compass Reading test score (Minimum of 40 required) is for native English speakers
    • College transcripts showing completion of precollege or college level English with a minimum grade of 2.0.

Admission to this program will be denied to anyone who has

Curriculum
Course Number Course Title Credits
Total 14
NUR105 First Aid and CPR for the Healthcare Provider 2
NUR107 Nursing Assistant 12

Total credits for certificate: 14

All course work must be completed at North Seattle Community College. Experiential Learning and transfer-in credits can not be applied to this certificate. All program requirements must fulfill a 2.0 GPA or above.

Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.

Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.

For additional information about this program, contact the Health and Human Services Division.

Effective Fall 2009
Nursing Assistant Certificate of Achievement
51.1614 / 329C

Information Sessions for Spring 2010

  • Feb 3, 2010 (3:00pm – 4:00pm) in room IB 1303
  • Mar 2, 2010 (6:00pm – 7:00pm) in room IB 3409
  • Mar 1, 2010 (10:00am – 11:00am) in room IB 1303

For more info about these information sessions, please contact Jeanie Burgdorf (206-528-4627, jburgdorf@sccd.ctc.edu).

This information is also available from the NSCC Calendar for your convenience.

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