The nursing assistant program at WVC provides the basics in caregiving skills for entry-level employment in health care. The certificate program is offered as a 10-week course. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the certification examination for nursing assistants. This course, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite to the nursing program.
Note: Conviction of certain crimes may prevent access to the clinical setting and may prevent future licensure and employment in the health field. A criminal background check is required. Students who have a criminal record should meet with the director of Allied Health, Jenny Capelo, to determine if the criminal history would prevent access to a health-care facility.
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Registration for the nursing assistant program is by permission only. Permission to register is contingent on completion and review of the application packet. The completed application packet must be returned to Rhonda Yenney in the Allied Health office, room 2221E in Wenatchi Hall or Sue Root (Omak Campus), Friendship Hall, room 210. Upon application approval, students will receive an enrollment form to be submitted in person to the registration office.
Provide proof of liability insurance (registration receipt). The insurance fee is included in the tuition.
Provide verification of health insurance. Students have the option of either purchasing the Washington state approved medical insurance (forms available in the cashier's office) or providing proof of their own health insurance (copy of medical card).
Provide documentation of immunizations and a statement of current health status as required. Influenza vaccination, first Hep B of series of 3 and an initial 2 step PPD with lot numbers will be required. See application packet for more details.
Influenza Vaccine will be required fall and winter quarters. (if a student declines for medical reasons, a face mask must be worn during clinical site visits)
The nursing assistant program at WVC provides the basics in caregiving skills for entry-level employment in health care. The certificate program is offered as a 10-week course. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the certification examination for nursing assistants. This course, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite to the nursing program.