About the Program
In just one quarter, Seattle Central College's Certified Nursing Assistant (NAC or CNA) program prepares you for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings. This program will give you the training you need to start a career in the nursing field and help you to take the next step in your nursing education.
In-Demand Skills
Certification as a Nursing Assistant will provide knowledge and skills for a professional career in healthcare and in the following areas:
- Medical terminology
- Body systems
- Basic nursing skills
- Measuring vital signs
- Personal care skills (including assisting with bathing and grooming)
- Safety and emergency procedures
- Infection control procedures
- Communication skills
- Patient and resident rights
Program Approval & Accreditations
The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission310 Israel Rd.
Tumwater, WA 98501
In addition, the program holds continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404.975.5000 (phone)
acenursing.org
Seattle Central College's Nursing Assistant program is intended to meet the educational requirements for licensing/certification in the State of Washington only. Seattle Central College has not determined if the Nursing Assistant curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensing/certification in any other state. Additional information about licensure/certification concerns can be found on the NC-SARA webpage. Please contact eLearning with any questions at eLearning@seattlecolleges.edu.
Contact
Health Education CenterSeattle Central College
Pacific Tower on Beacon Hill 1200 12th Ave. S
Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98144
206.934.4565
NAC@seattlecolleges.edu