This school has been licensed in Washington State under Chapter 28C.10 RCW as a licensed vocational school since 1983.  Course program and objectives are approved through Washington State Department of Health, and the Washington State Aging and Disabilities Services Administration.  Successful completion of this program qualifies you for State/OBRA competency testing.  (testing fee additional)

Requirements for Successful Completion

1.attendance of all classes

2.successful clinical completion

3.passing class final with score of 80% or better

4.passing state Competency Test in order to be certified by Washington State.

          (current cost for State Competency Test through NACES is $107.00)

5.provide documentation that they are free of active tuberculosis

The student is considered a Certified Nursing Assistant after passing the State Competency Test. There are no transferable credits to another institution.

Training Cost

$55   Class Deposit/Registration Fee. Registration fee will be returned

                        if student is not accepted.

$640Tuition due on first day of class. (Book provided)

Additional Costs:

$30Filing fee for Nursing Assistant Certified, with Department of Health

$107Testing fee for state competency test upon successful completion of class,                             payable to NACES PLUS

Variable Costs: 

Two Step TB skin test.

(If TB skin test results are positive, a chest x-ray will be required.)

Uniform (uniform shoes, uniform pants, skirt, dress and/or uniform top.)

Gait belt. 

Training includes 40 hours of classroom time and 52 hours of clinical experience.  Classes are held three times weekly for 5 weeks. Day sessions are available with classes normally meeting 8am-12pm and evening sessions are available with classes normally meeting 6-10pm.  There are 2 clinical skills classes that are additionally scheduled, 2-8pm for evening classes, and 8am-2pm for day classes. There are 5 clinical days (8 hours each) scheduled in a skilled nursing facility. This is scheduled individually with the student.

New classes begin approximately every 4 weeks

Class Program Outline

Basic Technical Skills

Personal Care Skills

Mental Health/Social Service Needs

Basic Restorative Services

Rights and Independence Promotion

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

Infection Control  Including 7 hours of HIV/AIDS class-certificate issued

Safety/Emergency Procedures including CPR class-CPR card issued

Rules and Regulations

Requirements For Class Admission

Pass reading comprehension test.  Reading, writing & communication in English is a requirement.

Complete "Background Inquiry" form that will be provided.  If there is a record of crimes against persons or financial exploitation, according to state law the individual cannot work in this field.

Have no back problems that would prevent safe lifting of at least 40 lbs..

Provide photo identification.

Instructional Staff

R.N. Instructors          

Occupational Therapist

CPR instructor

Director - Christina Spencer BSN, RN graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Nursing.  She has extensive experience in long term care including positions as Director of Nursing and Care Consultant.  She has been teaching classes since 1980.

Nursing Assistant Training Institute

18336 Aurora Ave N, #102

Shoreline, WA 98133

206-546-1120

Directions: Take the NE 175th St. exit off of I-5. Head west on 175th. Turn right on Aurora Ave. Go 8 blocks then turn right into Gateway Plaza, across the street from  " Fred Meyer".  We are located on the right side of the plaza, next to "John L Scott." Bus #358

Nursing Assistant

Training Classes

For Certification

Office Hours:  10:30am-2:30pm M-F
Phone Hours:  9am-4:30pm M-F

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