Nursing Assistant Training Program

New Chapters in Health Care Education ETPL
The nursing assistant training program consists of 120 hours. The first phase of the program, the preclinical phase, is made up of classroom lecture, discussion, videos, and projects, seven hours of HIV/AIDS education and certification, CPR/First Aid education and certification. Successful completion of all student work, as well as written and practical exams, now available in person, hybrid, and computer assisted which will allow a student to move into the clinical experience phase of their training. The clinical experience phase of the program consists of 40 hours of clinical experience at a healthcare facility working with patients or residents. During this phase of the program, students will be required to meet a list of clinical objectives for course completion. Students will be supervised at all times by a New Chapters State approved Licensed Nurse while at the clinical facility. Upon successful completion of the clinical experience, students will receive a New Chapters' certificate of completion and will then be eligible for the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification Examination.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,200.00

Total required fees

$97.20

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Spokane

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

3 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

120

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

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

Employment performance results

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Completion rate

94%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.07

Typical (median) annual earnings

$32,790.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Healthcare and Social Services

65%

Administrative Support

15%

Retail Trade

6%

Other Industries

4%

Accommodation and Food Services

4%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
296
Completion rate
94%
Average number of students who completed each year
99
Gender
Male
18%
Female
82%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
77%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
24%
20 to 29
48%
30 to 39
12%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
32%
Some college experience, but no degree
37%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
13%