Nursing Assistant

About this opportunity

The Nursing Assistant program at Sno-Isle TECH is designed to explore career opportunities in healthcare. The comprehensive course covers the science and skills necessary to begin a career in various healthcare professions. Students gain critical knowledge and practice hands-on patient care skills in a fast-paced environment. Later in the year, students provide care to patients in a nursing facility setting during their clinical internship experience. By successfully completing the course, students qualify to take the state nursing assistant certification exam. A Certified Nursing Assistant credential opens many doors in the healthcare field, with immediate employability after passing the exam. Nursing Assistant experience provides an advantage for students applying to LPN or RN college programs. Students can earn high school credit, dual college credits (10 credits at Everett Community College or 17 credits at Edmonds Community College), and industry-recognized Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) credentials.

What you'll do

• Learn comprehensive science and skills necessary for healthcare careers
• Practice hands-on patient care skills in classroom setting
• Complete clinical internship experience providing care to patients in nursing facilities
• Prepare for Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) exam
• Earn college credits through dual credit programs at Everett Community College or Edmonds Community College

Requirements

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology and Health classes. All science & health pathway students need to declare proof of health insurance for externships.