Nursing Assistant

Whatcom Community College ETPL
Students in this 8-credit course will learn to perform bedside care as appropriate for an NAC (Nursing Assistant Certified). The class consists of lecture, lab, and clinical experiences at long-term care facilities. Students successfully completing the course will be able to take the state certification exam. The course at WCC is offered in the evenings, with clinical experiences on the weekends. The schedule varies from quarter to quarter, depending upon the availability of the lab and clinical instructors.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,020.72

Total required fees

$480.80

Books and supplies

$577.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

8

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

English 95 is recommended preparation since there is significant reading required.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

CNA; NAC

Employment performance results

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Completion rate

100%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.15

Typical (median) annual earnings

$27,155.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Healthcare and Social Services

43%

Retail Trade

20%

Accommodation and Food Services

13%

Manufacturing

8%

Education

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
52
Completion rate
100%
Average number of students who completed each year
17
Gender
Male
8%
Female
92%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
10%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
71%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
17%
20 to 29
60%
30 to 39
15%
40 to 49
6%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
21%
Some college experience, but no degree
44%
Certificate or AA
13%
BA or higher
15%