Nursing Assistant Certificate
Here is a general overview of what your classes will look like following each quarter. This information may be subject to change. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses. To see which materials are needed for your courses, click this bookstore link (Links to an external site.) and enter the course information.
General Overview
When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (April), or Summer (July)
How long is the program? 5 weeks.
When do classes meet? Day
In this certificate program, you learn to care for patients of all ages during disease, surgery, and rehabilitation. The curriculum includes patients' rights, basic bedside nursing skills, patient and personal safety, and HIPAA. You practice skills in our campus labs and then gain work experience in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.
What does a nursing assistant do?
What is the average salary?
$37,880 annually Links to an external site. in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most nursing assistants in King County earn at least $34,280.
Who can I contact with questions?
- New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
- For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Nursing Assistant - Certified.
Overall Materials Needed:
- Immunizations
- Personal health insurance
- Scrubs (2 sets) and Sprague kit ($165)
- Textbooks ($150)
- Malpractice and general liability insurance ($14.62)
Grade requirements: Complete each class with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Financial Aid Eligibility Warning
This specific program is not eligible for federal financial aid because it is only 1 quarter. Please talk to your adviser about different ways to pay for tuition.
Materials Warning
If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!
Required Classes
Description: You explore the role of the nursing assistant in meeting basic patient needs, including rehabilitation and restorative care. You also learn how to recognize and report abnormal signs and symptoms of common diseases and conditions.
Estimated tuition and fees: $843
It's time to apply for graduation!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA 101 | Fundamentals / Skills for Nursing Assistant | YES | 3 |
| NA 131 | Nursing Assistant Practicum | NO | 2 |
Note: You must have a professional license to work as a nursing assistant in the state of Washington. The application fee is $85.
Grand Total Estimate: $1,258
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