Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses teach basic patient caregiving skills. Upon completion of a CNA course, graduates are eligible to take the certification examination to become a certified nursing assistant. Either a Certificate of Completion from a CNA course (with a minimum of 35 class hours and 50 clinical hours) or a current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification License is required when applying to WVC’s Nursing program.

Students can choose from the two options below when signing up for a CNA course (they must be 17 by the first day of the course).

Option 1: NURS 100

Quarter-long, 10-credits

On the Wenatchee campus, this course is usually offered every quarter from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday - Thursday. On the Omak campus, the class schedule varies. Always check the Course Schedule in case changes have been made and do not schedule other courses right after NURS 100 ends because students will need time to travel back to campus from clinical sites. For information on pricing, view the tuition and fees page at wvc.edu. To register for NURS 100, follow these steps: 

1. Decide which quarter to take NURS 100
   • Winter quarter 
   • Spring quarter 
   • Summer quarter 
   • Fall quarter 
2. Complete the NURS 100 Application at wvc.edu/Nursing.
3. Submit the completed application
   • Wenatchee: Nursing, Wenatchi Hall, 1300 Fifth St,
     Wenatchee, WA 98801 nursing@wvc.edu
   • Omak: Nursing, Friendship Hall, 116 West Apple Ave Omak, WA 98841 nursing@wvc.edu
4. Once an application has been reviewed, and is determined to be complete, students will receive an enrollment form. Submit the enrollment form to the WVC Registration Office.

Option 2: Fast-Track Course

3 weeks, no credit

The Fast-Track courses are offered through the Continuing Education Department and the schedule varies. To register for a Fast-Track course, follow these steps:

1. Decide when you will take a Fast-Track course. The schedule is available on the Continuing Education website. The schedule is subject to change so check the website often for up-to-date information. Questions can be directed to the Continuing Education department: ceinfo@wvc.edu or 509-682-6900.
2. Sign up for an open Fast-Track course online. If the course you want is full, add yourself to the waitlist and sign up for a back-up course.
3. Complete the Fast-Track CNA Application at wvc.edu/ Nursing
4. Submit the completed application to Continuing Education (Continuing Education Department, ceinfo@ wvc.edu, 509-682-6900)

Note: Conviction of certain crimes may prevent completion of the clinical class requirements of the program and may prevent future licensure and employment in healthcare. A criminal record check is required prior to any clinical training experience or clinical field trips. Students who have a criminal record should meet with the WVC Nursing Director to determine if your criminal history would prevent access to a healthcare facility. Call 509-682-6660 for more information.

Students will be required to fulfill the following requirements prior to enrolling in the nursing assistant program to enter a clinical education setting:

• Provide a completed supplemental application for admission to the WVC Nursing Assistant program.
• Provide documentation of a two-step PPD (two separate tuberculin skin tests placed one to three weeks apart) and Hepatitis B vaccinations. Both must include vaccine lot numbers.
• Successfully pass a national background check through Complio and a DSHS background check. Certain crimes can disqualify students from attending clinical sites. Contact the Allied Health department at 509-682-6660 if you have concerns.
• WVC at Omak students: Provide results of a ten-panel negative drug screen, not older than 45 days from the start of class, through Complio.
• Complete the nursing assistant application which includes: student disclosure form, a child and adult abuse information act disclosure statement, medical record form, student release form and student confidentiality form.
• Liability insurance is calculated into tuition and fees at the time of registration.