About
In Washington State, Nurse Delegation allows a licensed Delegating RN to transfer the performance of a specific task for an individual client to a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant. In order to be qualified for delegation, the CNA must have studied the course, passed the test and have a Certificate Accredited by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services. Many facilities, depending on their charter, require certification as condition of employment.
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Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Northwest NAC Training
Northwest NAC Training is a career training institution in Vancouver, Washington. It prepares students for work as Certified Nursing Assistants and provides related instruction in CPR Certification, HIV/AIDS and Blood Born Pathogens Programs, Nurse Delegation, and Continuing Education. The school offers 120 hours of instruction toward CNA Certification, with both day and night classes, clinical experience in a care facility, open lab practice, mock testing, and practice for state exams. It is a Washington State regional test site for CNA testing and offers both regional and in-facility CNA testing. Training is designed for employment in hospitals, doctor’s offices, assisted living facilities, adult family homes, hospice care, and skilled nursing facilities. The school also maintains a job board featuring opportunities in the area.