CNA School of Longview/Health Education Center
Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
This school is licensed under Chapter 28C, 10 RCW. Inquiries or complaints regarding this private vocational school may be
made to the:
Workforce Board, 128 10th Ave. SW, Box 43105, Olympia, WA 98504
Web: wtb.wa.gov, Ph: 360-753-5662, Email address: wtechb@wtb.wa.gov
Program Outline
1. Understanding Health Care Systems
2. The Health Care Team
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. Communication/Cultural Diversity
5. Infection control
6. Safety and Body Mechanics
7. Emergency Care/Disaster Response
8. Human Needs and Development
9. Body Systems
10. Positioning and Moving
11. Admits/Discharges
12. The resident’s unit
13. Personal Care Skills
14. Basic Nursing Skills
15. Nutrition/Hydration
16. Bladder and Bowel Elimination
17. Acute and Chronic Conditions
18. Behavioral Care – Dementia, Confusion, Alzheimers
19. Mental Health and Illness
20. Death and Dying
21. Restorative Care
22. Self-Care
Program Description and Required Hours
This program requires a total of 110 hours of instruction. 60 hours are spent in the
classroom, learning nursing assistant theory from lecture, videos, special guest speaker,
and skills practice.
The remaining 50 hours are spent in the clinical setting at a local long-term care center.
Scheduled days will be determined for each class.
You must pass both parts of the program, both classroom and clinical to complete the
program.
Homework is required.
After completion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. You will
then be able to schedule and take the State exam. There will be 2 parts to the test. One is
a written test. The other will be based on skills demonstration.
We will do all we can to help you pass the first time. Upon receiving your nursing
assistant certification, you will be eligible to work in long-term care, hospitals, clinics, and
a variety of other healthcare settings.
Program Facilities
The classroom is located at 5612 Ocean Beach Hwy, Suite 110, Longview, WA, 98632.
Equipment used for training includes life-size mannequins, hospital beds, vital sign tools
such as stethoscope and blood pressure cuffs, linen, wash basins, transfer belts,
wheelchair, walker, and other items you will encounter as a CNA.
The maximum number of students in the classroom may be 10.
There will be a 10 student to 1 instructor ratio in the clinical setting.
Admission Requirements
Students without a high school diploma or GED will be required to take an “ability to
benefit” test. You must be able to read, write, and speak English in order to enroll, and
perform simple math calculations. The passing score for this test will be 80%.
You must also be able to pass a Washington State Patrol criminal background check.
Program Costs
Registration fee: $65 (This holds your place in the class)
Tuition: $650, payable at time of enrollment.
Books:
$50 (Includes textbook and workbook) Available through school, if desired.
Scrubs:
Green top and pants (available at Walmart) -approx $25
White nursing shoes or tennis shoes
Blood pressure cuff & stethoscope: Available for purchase at the school, if desired.
Grading
Description of evaluation methods and program requirements for passing:
Theory:
Quizzes, midterm, and final examination. Completion of 7 hours HIV training w/ test, a
body systems report, and completion of workbook pages. The student must achieve 75%
or better in order to pass the course. Each evaluation piece is worth a certain number of
points. They are compiled and divided at the end of the theory portion to achieve a grade
status.
A
94-100%
A-
91-93%
B+
88-90%
B
85-87%
B-
82-84%
C+
79-81%
C
75-78
Below C is not passing.
Clinical:
Satisfactory rating in all areas of clinical competencies is required. An unsatisfactory
rating in clinical will result in a failing grade for the course.
For those students who are not passing the theory portion…we will work with you soon
enough to help you succeed. The ability to communicate is vitally important to this
profession. If you are having trouble, let us know right away.
Withdrawal/Termination and Refund Policy
The last day to withdraw, with a full refund, is the end of the second day after the class
starts. If withdrawal/termination occurs after the second day, refunds will be calculated
according to the following schedule:
If the student
completes this
amount of
training:
The school may
keep this
percentage of the
tuition cost:
One week or up to
10%, whichever is
less
10%
More than one week
or 10% whichever is
less but less than
25%
25%
25% through 50%
50%
More than 50%
100%
Complaint/ Appeal Process
Students who have a complaint or who would like to appeal a termination decision must
request, in writing, an appointment for an interview with the school director. The written
request should include the following:
 Student’s full name and current address
 A statement of the concern including dates, times, instructors, and if applicable, other
students involved
 Date of complaint letter and signature of student
 Three dates in which the student would be available for a meeting with the school
director. These dates should be within 10 business days of the complaint.
The school director will notify the student, in writing, of the appointment date in which
the concerns or appeal will be addressed. Every effort will be made to bring an amicable
closure to the concern. Should it be necessary, a panel of instructors will hear the
concerns and will be asked to assist in bringing a resolution to concerns and/or appeals.
The student will be notified in writing, within five business days, of the outcome of the
meetings. Should the contract be canceled by either the student or the school, the last
date of attendance will be used as the date to calculate any refund in accordance with
the school’s refund policy. Nothing in this policy prevents the student from contacting the
Workforce Board (the state licensing agency) at 360.735.5662 at any time with the
concern or a complaint.
School Calendar and Class Schedules
The following holidays will be observed and classes will not be held:
New Years Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hours of operation for Administrative office are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. There are no
“drop-in” hours. Appointments can be made with the office, if necessary. For class times,
see website (www.cnalongview.com) or call 360-747-7716. Classes will be held every 5
weeks. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. If class maximum is reached,
then students will be encouraged to enroll in the following class session.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is required for all classes. If illness or an emergency occurs, please call the
school and let someone know. If you miss class, you must make sure you keep up with
the required reading and workbook pages. This will be crucial to your goal of passing the
state exam. Everyone is expected to attend all classroom and clinical days. If an
emergency occurs or illness, again, please call your instructor immediately and let that
person know that you will not be coming to clinical. One clinical make-up day will be
scheduled and talked about at the beginning of class. There will be no other make-up
days. If more than 1 day is missed, it may be necessary to withdraw from the scheduled
class until a later date. Refunds will be calculated according to schedule.
Code of Conduct
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5.
Bring books to every class, including the blue book.
Please arrive on time.
Breaks are scheduled per instructor decision.
Bring food and drinks so that class can continue, as scheduled.
Cell phones must be off or on vibrate for emergencies only. No texting allowed during
class times. You may use your cell phone during breaks.
6. Smoking allowed in designated areas only.
7. Mature behavior is expected of all students. The content of this class will cover
personal care and may be embarrassing for some. Your attitude must remain
professional throughout the time you are enrolled and attending this program.
If you think you may have a problem with this, please discuss with the program
director prior to starting this class.
8. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Questions are always welcome. Please
understand that this is a serious class and you are being trained to care for others who
are ill and/or debilitated. This is a very important responsibility. Your behavior in class
will be reflective of your performance on the job. Do not enroll in this program if you
cannot meet this requirement.
9. Any student with a medical issue, such as pregnancy or back problems, will need to
furnish the school with a doctor’s note that states your physical limitations.
Conditions for Termination from Program
Students may be terminated from the program for the following reasons:
1. Failure to attend class, without prior authorization, or failing to inform instructor of
absence.
2. Continued poor academic and skill performance in class, after repeated discussion
(2 times maximum) and assistance from instructional personnel.
3. Continued disruptive behavior after repeated discussions (2 times maximum) with
instructional personnel.
4. Failure to pay tuition and obtain required items for instruction.
5. Failure to obtain CPR/First Aid & TB test by first clinical day.
The program director will notify the student in writing. The termination letter will contain
the date and the reason for termination from the program. It is the responsibility of the
student to inform appropriate lending parties, if applicable. Refunds will be disbursed
according to the refund schedule.
Names and Credentials of Instructional Personnel
Marlene D Jones RN, MSN Tommy Jones RN, BSN
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Owner/Program Director/Classroom & Clinical Instructor
Classroom & Clinical Instructor
Student Records
Student records will be kept by the school for 50 years. Should the school close for any
reason, student records will be forwarded to the Workforce Training and Education
Coordinating Board. A copy of a student’s record is available at any time to the
requesting student free of charge. This request must be in writing. A request form will be
available on the school’s website.
Contact Information
CNA School of Longview/Health Education Center LLC
P.O. Box 2488
5612 Ocean Beach Hwy, Suite 110
Longview, WA 98632
Ph: 360-747-7716