Program Description

Looking for fast track into a healthcare career? You can move from training to certification to work in about three months by completing our Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) program.

The NAC course (NURS 100) is offered every fall, winter, and spring quarter. There are no prerequisites for the course and anyone 18 years of age or older may register. 

This program is approved and certified by both the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Social and Health Care Services (DSHS).

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination. When successful, students will be certified in Washington State and qualified to work in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living, group homes, and other home care agencies.

Career Opportunities

Nursing Assistant

South Puget Sound Community College believes that all students need to develop a broad range of abilities that will not only make them more effective in their professional pursuits but will enhance their capacity to relate well to others in their daily lives.

At the completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, the successful student will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in full partnership to facilitate delivery of care
• Participate ethically and professionally in local and global communities as an entry level nursing assistant

The SPSCC college-wide abilities are embedded into each program:

• Effective Communication
• Information Literacy
• Analytical Reasoning
• Multicultural Awareness
• Social Responsibility

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
NURS 100	Nursing Assistant	7

South Puget Sound Community College has provided pathways and associated recommended courses for ease of student selection based upon a student’s career interest. Please review the pathway maps for required and recommended courses.