Walla Walla Community College’s Nursing Assistant Certificate is offered in Clarkston, Washington. The program trains students to provide basic nursing care under state and federal guidelines, including supporting daily activities, maintaining patient safety, measuring vital signs, and communicating changes to the healthcare team. It prepares graduates to take the Washington State Nursing Assistant Competency Exam and receive a certificate of completion. Delivered through one quarter of classes and labs, the program runs for 11 weeks and includes hands-on experience through relationships with local long-term care centers and service agencies. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for the state competency exam. The curriculum includes 8 credits in the Nursing Assistant course.
Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston Campus, is a community college in Clarkston, Washington, with academic and career options connected to business, healthcare, emergency services, and related occupational fields. Dreambound-listed offerings include Administrative Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, and Registered Nurse, among others. The college organizes learning opportunities through educational pathways and individual programs, with additional areas spanning agriculture, manufacturing, electrical and transportation, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may pursue credits toward a degree, transition into college-level learning, or train in a new skill. The college also identifies transfer pathways and hands-on training as part of the educational experience. The Clarkston Campus is represented in the college’s hands-on training materials, while the broader institution provides academic, career, and continuing-education options.