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Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School (external link)


School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School
8730 South Tacoma Way, Suite 102
Lakewood, WA 98499
Main telephone 253.301.3418
Website http://www.blossomcna.com (external link)
Request more information http://www.blossomcna.com/contact-blossom-nursing-assistant-training-school.html (external link)
Other sites 24437 Russell Road Suite 108
Kent, WA 98032

General Information

General information

Public or private Private
Type of school Vocational school that provides nursing assistant and home care aide training, and a bridge program for medical assistants who wish to become certified nursing assistants.
Degrees offered Certificate, Pre-licensing Training
School accreditation Licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Yes

School setting

Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 85,631
Public transportation to campus Yes
Student parking on campus Yes
County King

School visits

Contact to set up school visit bcnats@gmail.com

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students

Cost information website http://www.blossomcna.com/kent-wa-enrollment-and-tuition-costs.htm (external link)

Program costs

Tuition at Lakewood site is $700 for the nursing assistant program and includes CPR training, HIV certification, and administrative fees. There is a $75 application fee. Additional costs include: $100 to $160 for supplies, $110 for the state exam and $65 for WA State registration. Students are also responsible for a TB Test, background check, Department of Health nursing assistant filing fee, and state competency testing fee.

Contact the school for the cost of the Home Care Aide and Medical Assistant Alternative Bridge Program to CNA courses.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Tuition refund policy

Follows Washington State requirements as detailed in https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=490-105-130 (external link)
Contact the school for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Financial Aid

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms N/A

Financial aid programs at this school

Other
Graduates who are employed by a long-term care facility within one year of completing their training will have their tuition and testing fees paid by their employer.

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Ashley Reyes
Office Manager
253-945-8232
Admissions office website http://www.blossomcna.com/kent-wa-admission-requirements-and-course-schedule.htm (external link)

Application requirements

Application fee $75
Client has to be able to pass a simple English test

Exams

Must having passing grade on English, Reading, Writing, and Comprehension test.

Other admissions information

Applicants must pass a Washington State background check, be able to lift at least 50 pounds, and show proof of a negative TB test.

Academics

Degrees offered

Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma

Graduation requirements

Students must have a good attendance record and class participation, score 80% or higher on all exams, and successfully complete all clinical work.

Attendance options

Days
Evenings
Full time
Weekends

Computing

Online registration for classes

Career Services

Career services offered

Employment Agencies come to recruit student after the completion of the program

Educational programs

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Health Aide
    • Home Care Aide [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
  • Nursing Assisting
    • Medical Assistant Bridge Program to CNA [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Nursing Assistant [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Home Care Aide [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Medical Assistant Bridge Program to CNA [Certificate, Pre-license Training]
    • Nursing Assistant [Certificate, Pre-license Training]