Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a one-quarter Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) certificate of completion to prepare students to take the State CNA exam. The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Commission as a recognized training program. Students are introduced to nursing theory, master NAC skills in a skills lab, and complete a practicum in a clinical setting. Students explore job search skills and learn about healthcare career options.

Certificate of Completion (16 - 18 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Grade of Pass/2.0 or better for each individual course in the program required.

Program Prerequisites:

Acceptance into the NAC Program. Successful completion of criminal background check (required by healthcare providers), proof of health insurance and immunizations.

For NAC 105  student must meet one of the following prerequisites:

• Placement into MATH& 141  
• Completion with 2.0 or higher of ENGL& 101  
• Completion with 2.0 or higher of BIOL& 231 , BIOL& 241 , or equivalent
• Completion with 2.0 or higher of other online/hybrid college level course

For NAC 103  student must meet all of the following prerequisites:

• CASAS test score of at least 220 in reading
• CASAS test score of at least 210 in math
• Shoreline English language learners should complete ESL Level 5

Program Requirements (16 - 18 Credits)

• NAC 105 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Theory and Skills Lab Minimum Units: 13

• PLUS

• NAC 104 Nursing Assistant Clinical Experience Minimum Units: 3

• -OR-

• NAC 103 Nursing Assistant (NAC) Theory and Skills Lab Minimum Units: 13

• PLUS

• ABE 82 Special Topics in Adult Basic Education Minimum Units: 1

• PLUS

• NAC 104 Nursing Assistant Clinical Experience   Minimum Units: 3

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction at jaydelotte@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4719.

Where can I go for help?

Program Advisor:

Lori Cronin 206-546-4707 lcronin@shoreline.edu Rm 2332

I-BEST Program Specialist

Mary Lockman 206-546-6930 mlockman@shoreline.edu

Program Information:

Length of Program: 16 - 18 credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
Enrollment: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0-$35 (in addition to tuition, fees, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/nursing-assistant-certified/

Plan code: NAANBC01