Nursing Assistant
Certificate of Completion (COC)
About the Program
The Nursing Assistant Certificate provides the content and experiences for students to achieve mastery in the state-defined competencies required to assist in giving basic nursing care to residents/clients under the supervision of a licensed nurse as directed by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-841A-400. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to register for WA state competency exams to obtain their Nursing Assistant Certified licensure.
For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):
Certificate Requirements
Total credits required to earn this certificate: 7
LCC students must meet distribution requirements for bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and specific certificates. See Diversity and Distribution Lists for more information.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 90 | Nursing Assistant | 7 |
Program Outcomes
Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:
- Demonstrate mastery of basic technical skills, which will help the resident/client toward an optimal level of functioning or a peaceful death. (GS - Critical Thinking)
- Demonstrate mastery of personal care skills.
- Identify individual psychosocial, cultural, and religious diversity, which can affect resident care.
- Apply principles and skills of restorative nursing when providing care.
- Apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles when providing care.
- Utilize effective oral and written communication skills with residents/clients, families, and other healthcare workers. (GS - Communication)
- Utilize principles of infection control. (GS - Critical Thinking, Teamwork)
- Discuss Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) infection prevention and control principles within the scope of the nursing assistant.
- Utilize principles of safety/emergency procedures when providing care. (GS - Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork)
- Discuss the nursing assistant's scope of practice and related laws and regulations. (GS - Critical Thinking)
- Demonstrate caring behaviors as identified in the Clinical Evaluation tool.
Notes
Revised March 2025 (effective Summer 2025)
- Nursing 90 is open to all students.
- Grade of C+ or higher is required for Certificate of Completion.
- This certificate of completion program meets Washington State Board of Nursing requirements for an approved Nursing Assistant Program. Students who complete the theory and lab elements of the NURS 90 course will also complete the Washington State skills competency exam within the program. Students receiving the Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion can then take their state written/oral exam to obtain their Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified credential.