Program Overview
The Nursing Assistant course is designed to prepare candidates for the Nursing Assistant Certification in Washington. This course is designed to comply with the Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987). The purpose of the (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) NNAAP examination is to make sure that you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level Nursing Assistant. The NNAAP examination is a measure of Nursing Assistant-related knowledge, skills, and abilities that includes testing by both a written examination and a skills evaluation.  

In order for students to successfully complete the Columbia Basin College Nursing Assistant (NA 100) course work, they will have to pass the class and the state certificate test. Students who successfully complete the course work and testing will receive a Certification of Completion from DSHS.

Students interested in applying for the Nursing Assistant class should use the application materials linked below. Due dates are listed in the application materials.

2009-2010 Nursing Assistant Application Materials

Course Lecture Requirements
In order to complete the NA 100 class lecture hours, students are required to meet three to four days a week and attendance is mandatory.

Course Clinical Requirements
Students are required to complete 50 clinical hours during the quarter. These hours will include a minimum of 36 shift hours. These shift hours will be held at various facilities in locations throughout the Tri-Cities. Students will be required to complete these hours during shifts that may start as early as 7:00 a.m. These hours will be arranged by the instructor with the facility. Students need to make arrangements to attend these required shifts, attendance is mandatory.

More information can be obtained from the Health Sciences Division office at 544-8300.

Nursing Assisting Courses

Program Outcomes