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Nursing Assistant
Health Sciences Department | 1 Term
Nursing assistants work in a variety of health care settings by providing patients with the care they need.
The Clackamas Community College nursing assistant course provides students with the skills to perform basic-level nursing care. Certified Nursing Assistants are defined by law as people who assist licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care.
This course is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN).
Nursing Assistant I (NA1)
The Nursing Assistant 1 (NA1) course is offered each term (fall, winter, spring and summer).
The one-term course consists of 61 hours of lecture and lab with an additional 44 hours of clinical experience in a long-term care center. Students begin their clinical experience during week six of the term.
Upon successful completion of this seven-credit class, students may apply for the Oregon State Board of Nursing certification exam for nursing assistants (CNA1).
Don’t let cost become a barrier! Clackamas Community College offers numerous scholarships and grants.
The estimated cost of course includes tuition, books, and additional fees. Costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.
The cost of the course will include pre-registration requirements such as criminal background check, American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Professionals, immunizations and UA drug screen. In addition to tuition and course fees, required costs include textbooks and equipment.
General fees | $871 |
Course fees | $300 |
Books | ~$127 |
Uniform | ~$65 |
Supplies | ~$119 |
Estimated total program cost | $1,482 |
Course fees cover the following items: ACEMAPP, criminal background check, drug screen, clinical placement, skills booklet, etc.
The Nursing Assistant course follows the guidelines and requirements set forth by the Oregon Health Authority (OAR 409-030-0100 to 409-030-025). In order to obtain a clinical practicum or clinical experience, students must meet the following standards and requirements set forth by the State. Note: If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, please contact the program director for additional information. Deadlines and due dates for completing OHA requirements may vary by program.
Criminal Background Check
Criminal background check must be completed prior to clinical placement and no more than three months before entering the program
Drug Screen
Drug Screen must be completed prior to clinical placement and no more than three months before entering the program
TB Skin Test (Two-step) or Chest X-Ray
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Two-step TB skin test or
- Quantiferon Gold blood test or
- If the results are positive a clear chest x-ray (with lab report) is required
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap)
There must be documentation the following:
- Tdap/Td booster within the past ten years
Varicella (chicken pox) There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Two vaccinations or
- Positive antibody titer (lab report required) or
- Medically documented history of disease
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Two vaccinations or
- Positive antibody titers for all 3 components (lab reports required)
Hepatitis B
There must be documentation of one of the following:
- Three vaccinations or
- Positive antibody titer (lab report required)
COVID-19 (OAR 333-019-010)
- Two vaccinations, Pfizer or
- Two vaccinations, Moderna or
- One vaccination, Johnson & Johnson
Flu vaccine (Recommended by OHA and required by some employers)
Seasonal flu vaccine
BLS/CPR Certification (must be provider level and valid through the end date of the course)
Certification must be through the American Heart Association
It is recommended to meet with a Health Sciences Advisor prior to applying to the program. Our advisors will help answer prerequisite program requirements.
Tracy Pantano-Rumsey, Academic Advisor
tracy.pantanorumsey@clackamas.edu, 503-594-6131
Phil Reid, Academic Advisor
philr@clackamas.edu, 503-594-0623
Nursing Assistant I (NA1) Application Process
Review the advising guide and the information on this page prior to applying
Find the information you need and get ready to apply for the program by reviewing the advising guide and the FAQ, schedules, costs, supplies and expectations on this webpage.
Collect your vaccine records
See the advising guide for a detailed list of required vaccines. If accepted, you will bring your vaccine records to the mandatory orientation.
Submit program application
Complete all sections of the Nursing Assistant course application. Note that the application requires you to upload your vaccine attestation form, which is embedded within the application questions.
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