Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

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Nursing Professional Technical Certificate

Full Credential Title

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Catalog Description

TCC's Nursing Assistant Certified program prepares students for employment in healthcare, as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This certificate program includes classroom and clinical training. Course work provides students with basic nursing assistant knowledge and skills including, but not limited to: Clients/Resident Rights Communication Safety and Emergency Procedures CPR Basic Nursing Skills Basic Restorative Services Personal Care Life Transitions Upon successful completion of the courses, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tacoma Community College and will be qualified to take the examination to become a Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant. Mission To provide the community with innovative nursing assistants who will provide safe basic nursing care to diverse populations. We provide entrance into the nursing field by reducing barriers for traditional and non-traditional students. The faculty will accomplish this through experiential learning in an environment that promotes caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity, and patient centered care.

Total Number of Credits

Effective Term

Fall 2022

CIP Code

51.3902 - Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.

ctcLink Plan Code

NAACNC01

Program Updates

This certificate had changes effective Spring 2025. Please see Addendum - Program Changes for details.