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PNW Nursing Assistant School trains students to become certified nursing assistants. Upon successful completion of the program, students will not receive an academic credential from PNW Nursing Assistant School; however, they will be eligible to take the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) examination. This certification, administered by the Washington State Department of Health, is required for employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State. The school provides all necessary training and documentation to help students meet the eligibility requirements for the NAC exam.
High school diploma or equivalent (or ability to benefit)
Must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English sufficient to safely complete coursework and clinical training;
Must be 18 years old;
Background check required through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and must pass criminal background clearance for working with vulnerable adults;
Proof of being physically able to perform CNA duties (lifting > 50 lbs, standing, sitting, etc.);
Current CPR /BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
Drug Screening (Required by many nursing homes)
Social Security Number/Work Authorization
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certificate of Completion
Certification/license test preparation provided
Preparation for NAC (Nursing Assistant Certification) provided by WABON (Washington State Board Of Nursing)
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
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