Quick Facts
Program Duration: 3 Months
Credits: 15 credits
Modality: In-Person
Program Start: Quarterly
Estimated Cost: $2,450
Credential Awarded: Nursing Assistant Certificate
About the Program
The Nursing Assistant Certificate Program is a comprehensive and hands-on; designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in healthcare as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). This program is meticulously crafted to provide a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge and practical skills, equipping students with the competencies needed to deliver compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care. Throughout the program, students will engage in a blend of classroom instruction, labs, and supervised clinical experiences, ensuring a well-rounded and immersive learning environment.
Applications and Admissions
The Nursing Assistant program runs quarterly. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served bases.
Application Deadlines: September 1st (Fall), December 1st (Winter), March 1st (Spring), and June 1st (Summer)
Eligbility Requirements
- Apply to Green River College: Getting Started. Once an application is submitted, a ctcLink identification (ID) number will be issued through the email the applicant applied with.
- Must be 18 Years of age or older prior to graduation date and licensure
- Complete all required immunizations
- Complete the Nursing Assistant Application.
- Students must score 61 or higher on the College Success Assessment to be placed at Transitional Students Level 3 (TS Level 3).
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- If placed in TS Level 3, students are required to join the I-BEST program.
- Placement testing must be done through the College's Placement & Testing Center.
- Directed Self Placement cannot be used for placement.
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Job Duties
Typical job duties for a nursing assistant include:
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Helping patients with mobility.
- Recording and monitoring patients' vital signs.
- Assisting with feeding patients who may have difficulty eating on their own.
- Communicating effectively with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.
- Documenting patient care activities and observations accurately.
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