The school operates on a monthly basis and includes 40 hours of class time and 57 hours of clinical experience. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a certificate and is prepared to take the state competency test to become a certified nursing assistant. The nursing assistant program includes courses in HIV/AIDS and CPR.
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of students
500
Class sizes average 30 students.
Costs
Program costs
Tuition is $815 for the Nursing Assistant program, of which $80 is a class deposit/registration fee. The tuition includes all of the supplies the students will use at the school (i.e. gloves, linens, towels, etc,) Students must purchase their own uniform and gait belt at approximately $50 to $100 for the off site clinical experience; cost depends on personal preference. Student must also provide documentation that they are free of active Tuberculosis.
Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)
Admissions
Contact for more information
Chris Spencer, RN, BSN
Program Director
206.546.1120
Education required for admission
High school education
High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Application dates
Application deadline
Continuous
Notified of acceptance by
Continuous
Application requirements
Application fee
$80
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be able to read, write, and understand English. They must also complete a background inquiry form, TB test, and have no back problems that would keep them from safely lifting at least 40 pounds.
Academics
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma
Attendance options
Days
Evenings
Short-term courses
Summer school
Weekends
Classes offered year round. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sessions are available.
Computing
Online registration for classes
Career Services
Career services offered
Job fairs
Job board on site. Employers speak to the Nursing Assistant classes regarding recruitment. Job fairs held on the last day of the Nursing Assistant class.
