Nurse Assistant

Green River College ETPL
This certificate program prepares graduates to develop concepts and knowledge necessary to provide entry level nurse assistant care.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,926.20

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Auburn, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Students in this certificate program must possess the following prior to enrollment in the program: 18 years of age, Valid Washington State ID, DSHS Background Check, Washington State Patrol clearance check, US Bachelor's Degree, College Level English Composition or CASAS Assessment score of 236 or higher, Current Tuberculosis Test (TB): 2 step method, 2 different injections, 2-3 weeks apart, Flu vaccination for current season, Uniform, text book and class supplies, Health insurance, both injury and sickness, is required for participation in the program.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Completion rate

53%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.62

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,540.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Healthcare and Social Services

50%

Other Industries

50%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
23
Completion rate
53%
Average number of students who completed each year
8
Gender
Male
20%
Female
80%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
15%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
37%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
7%
20 to 29
63%
30 to 39
12%
40 to 49
5%
50 and over
14%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
21%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
68%
Some college experience, but no degree
11%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%