Nursing Assistant Certified
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Nursing Assistant Certified Program (NAC) Information and Requirements for 2011-12
The NAC program is a preparatory career and technical education program offered at PSSC for high school juniors and seniors in South King County. This national and state certified program in its second year has several mandated requirements. Only students who meet these criteria will be admitted to the program.
The NAC program offers 340 classroom hours and 50 clinical hours of internship in acute and long-term care settings. This program begins with students exploring multiple medical careers and education pathways to reach their personal and professional goals. The program curriculum then focuses on the NAC profession, which is an entry level health occupation. Successful completion of the program gives students the opportunity to earn up to 11 college credits and three high school credits as well as the ability to immediately start a career in this high demand field. Students have the opportunity to take the state certification test in the spring making them eligible for a position in medical field, including hospitals and long-term care facilities. Competitive wages, benefits, vacation, retirement and in some cases, paid or reimbursed tuition for continued education make this a value added opportunity.
This class also offers the opportunity to earn 5 University of Washington credits in BIOL100: “Addictions and the brain” to students interested in participation in UW in High School Program which is imbedded into curriculum of the NAC class. For more information regarding transcripts and transfers please refer to the site http://www.uwhs.washington.edu/uwhs/.
Admission requirements:
- Ability to stand for ½ hr., sit, squat, get up from the floor, kneel, demonstrate full range of motion and lift 50 pounds.
- Fluency in the English language
- Successful passage of the state HSPE exam
- Criminal background completed – State Patrol/DSHS background check
- Per DSHS & DOH requirements, each student must have a social security number
- Complete all required immunizations: TB skin test, MMR, Hepatitis B series, Flu vaccine
- Demonstrated maturity, positive attitude, teamwork behaviors, excellent attendance with Counselor recommendation.
- Commit to one school year in the program
Student expectations:
- Provide own transportation to the weekend clinical internships.
- Required equipment/uniform items:
- Uniform purchased through PSSC - $20
- White, close-toe athletic shoes (no-heel)
- Stethoscope through on-line uniform stores or Auburn Super Mall - $10
- Watch with second hand – above stores
- Gait belt - $5 – above stores
- State Certification exam (if testing) - $107.
Direct questions to Dean of Students Dave Estes –orobinmn@hsd401.org or 206-631-7341
