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.

Whether you are looking for a job in a high-demand field or a jumping-off place to a career as a CNA2, medical assistant, registered nurse, or any other variety of health care professions, being a certified nursing assistant can be a fulfilling, life-long vocation or the first step in your health care career.

Information session

Information sessions will provide students with important information related to class structure, financial assistance as well as academic and non-academic requirements. If you are interested in attending an information session, dates are posted below.

 

  • Jan 25

    Nursing Assistant I Information Session

    Information session for Nursing Assistant 1 will be on Jan. 25 at the Harmony campus and online via Zoom. Program applications for spring term are due by Feb. 15. Register

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What is the difference between Nursing Assistant I and Certified Nursing Assistant II?

What is the difference between Nursing Assistant I and Certified Nursing Assistant II?

Nursing Assistant I (NA1)
Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA2)

Nursing Assistant I (NA1)

Nursing Assistant I (NA1)

Program Structure
Program Costs
Academic and Non-Academic Requirements
NA1 Dates to Remember
Info Sessions, Application Deadlines and Orientation

Nursing Assistant I (NA1) Application Process

Step 01

Review all information provided on the website before completing the application, including the Pre-Orientation Check List.

Step 02

Submit your unofficial transcripts or Clackamas Community College (PASS) placement test scores to: healthsciences@clackamas.edu.

  • WRD-098
  • MTH-050 or higher (recommended but not required)
Step 03

Complete the online application form: NA1 Course Application

Step 04

You will hear back on the status of your application after the deadline has passed. Orientation will be held for those who have been conditionally accepted into the course. 

Nursing Assistant I (NA1) orientation dates for accepted applicants: 

  • Dec. 7, 2022; 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. (Zoom)
  • March 1, 2023
  • March 24, 2023
  • Aug. 30, 2023

Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA2)

Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA2)

Program Structure
Program Costs
Academic and Non-Academic Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA2) Application Process

Step 01

Review all information provided on the website before completing the application, including the Pre-Orientation Check List.

Step 02

Complete the online application form: CNA2 Course Application


More info about the Nursing Assistant program

More information on Nursing Assistant

Oregon Health Authority Rules for Students in Clinical Training
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Contact Our Health Sciences Department

Harmony Campus

7738 SE Harmony Road

Milwaukie, OR 97222

HealthSciences@clackamas.edu

503-594-0650