Nursing Assistant Certified

Highline College ETPL
Preparation of students for nursing assistant certification in the state of Washington. Teaching, training, practice and support of competencies set in WAC 246.84-400 and RCW 18.88A.030.

Financial information

Total tuition

$893.13

Total required fees

$200.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Des Moines, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

4 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

7

Credits

77

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

TB test. Must be able to pass a Washington State background check.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Nursing Assistant Certified

Employment performance results

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Completion rate

71%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.68

Typical (median) annual earnings

$22,644.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Healthcare and Social Services

45%

Other Industries

28%

Retail Trade

17%

Administrative Support

10%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
44
Completion rate
71%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
13%
Female
87%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
18%
Black or African American
25%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
14%
Multi-racial
18%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
8%
20 to 29
39%
30 to 39
31%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
14%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
43%
Some college experience, but no degree
14%
Certificate or AA
29%
BA or higher
0%