Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Whatcom Community College prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Whatcom Community College

516 High Street, Bellingham, WA

About

Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, Washington and was founded in 1967. The school serves Whatcom County by offering a variety of programs and services that assist in education and workforce development of the region. The school is supported by the state and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities.

WCC school maintains an annual enrollment of 7,000 students.  School administration ensures quality education, academic services, and facilities by perpetually reviewing each to remain on the leading edge for students.

Academics

Individuals studying at Whatcom Community College will be able to choose between a variety of academic transfer and career development programs. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a program that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to a four year institution in order to continue one's education and eventually earn a bachelor's degree.

Technical and career programs offer students education and training in a high demand field or industry in order to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion for the purpose of long term employment.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Medical Assistant
• Paralegal

Admissions and FInancial Aid

Whatcom Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any applicants that are at least eighteen or have a high school diploma. Students are asked to complete an application, pay all related fees, provide transcripts and test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Whatcom Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in nursing assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Assistants

Description

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).