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2024-2025 Catalog

Nurse Assistant Certificate


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15 Credits

The Nursing Assistant Certificate Program is a comprehensive and hands-on; designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in healthcare as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). This program is meticulously crafted to provide a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge and practical skills, equipping students with the competencies needed to deliver compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care. Throughout the program, students will engage in a blend of classroom instruction, labs, and supervised clinical experiences, ensuring a well-rounded and immersive learning environment.

Students in this certificate program must possess the following prior to enrollment in the program:

  • 18 years of age
  • Valid photo ID (driver’s license or any state-issued photo ID)
  • Must pass a Washington State Patrol and DSHS Background Check
  • Immunizations
  • Uniform, text book and class supplies
  • Liability Insurance

For the complete details, please refer to the Nurse Assistant Application.

Students must earn a grade of 2.5 or higher in each class in the program to earn the certificate.

Contact: Career and Advising Center-Student Affairs & Success Building, 104; nursing@greenriver.edu

Information Session Sign Up: greenriver.edu/info-sessions

Program Website:

Nursing Assistant | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/nursing/nursing-assistant/

Program Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking approaches utilized in patient care settings.

  2. Use ethical principles in practice, conduct, and relationships with patients, staff, and families.

  3. Identify with the values of the profession and incorporate them into practice.

  4. Promote a positive public image of nursing assistant as a positive role model.

  5. Utilize communication skills to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, families, and staff.

  6. Execute competencies required for beginning practice as a nursing assistant.

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