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Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training provides the basics in caregiving skills for entry-level employment in health care. Upon completion of CNA training, students are eligible to take the certification examination for nursing assistants. CNA training (or a current NA-C license) is a prerequisite for Wenatchee Valley College's (WVC) nursing program. Currently, WVC offers two routes to completing CNA training:
- Option 1: NURS 90 (quarter-long, 8-credit course)
- Option 2: Fast-Track Course (three-weeks, non-credit course)
Option 1: NURS 90
Registration for NURS 90 is by permission only. Permission to register is contingent on completion and review of the application packet (see link above). Upon application approval, students will receive an enrollment form to be submitted in person to the Registration office. Some items that must be included in the application packet include:
- Documentation of two TB tests with negative results
- Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination
- Copy of a background check
- Documentation of major medical insurance
- A negative drug test (Omak students only)
- Documentation of influenza vaccination (fall and winter quarters only)
Wenatchee NURS 90 Application Due Dates
Applications and required documentation must be submitted to Rhonda Yenney in Wenatchi Hall 2221E ( ryenney@wvc.edu or 509.682.6660) by the following deadlines:
- Spring quarter 2013 applications will be accepted starting February 25, 2013.
- Summer quarter 2013 applications will be accepted starting May 28, 2013.
- Fall quarter 2013 applications will be accepted starting May 28, 2013.
Omak NURS 90 Application Due Dates
Applications and required documentation must be submitted to Sue Root in Friendship Hall 210 ( sroot@wvc.edu or 509.422.7952) by the following deadlines:
- Spring quarter 2013 applications will be accepted starting March 4, 2013.
- Fall quarter 2013 applications will be accepted starting September 3, 2013.
Option 2: Fast-Track Course
Students also have the option of completing fast-track CNA training through our Continuing Education department. Students may view the upcoming course schedule and register for these courses online. Soon after registering, and before the start of the course, students must complete and submit the application packet (see link above) to Rhonda Yenney in Wenatchi Hall 2221E ( ryenney@wvc.edu or 509.682.6660). Fast-track courses follow a very unique schedule but have similar requirements to NURS 90. For questions about fast-track courses and for the entire 2013 course schedule, contact Continuing Education ( ceinfo@wvc.edu or 509.682.6900).
Fast-Track Applications
Applications and required documentation must be submitted to Rhonda Yenney in Wenatchi Hall 2221E ( ryenney@wvc.edu or 509.682.6660).
Additional Notes
- Conviction of certain crimes may prevent completion of the clinical course requirements of the program and may prevent future licensure and employment in health care. A criminal record check is required prior to any clinical training experience or clinical field trips. Students with a criminal record should meet with the Associate Dean of Allied Health/Nursing Administrator (509.682.6660) to determine if the criminal history would prevent access to a health care facility.
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