The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification program at Lower Columbia College prepares students for entry-level work in the healthcare industry. Students learn basic patient care skills such as assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring vitals. The program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings.
Lower Columbia College is a community college in Longview, Washington, offering occupational education in fields such as automotive service technology, medical office administration, nursing, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, commercial driving, and welding. Its professional and technical studies include certificate, associate, and applied bachelor’s degree options, with career fields spanning trades, business, IT, healthcare, education, and criminal justice. The college also provides continuing education for individuals, businesses, and organizations pursuing professional or corporate training goals. Transfer coursework supports completion of lower-level classes before upper-level study elsewhere. Washington high school juniors and seniors can earn both high school and college credits through Running Start, while other dual-enrollment options include College in the High School, Career and Technical Education dual credit, and Advanced Placement.