Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA1)
The Basic Nurse Assistant course is a non-credit course normally offered every term (summer, fall, winter, and spring) on Chemeketa's Salem campus as a night class 3 nights per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) from 4 - 9:30 pm. Summer term class will be offered Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 2:00pm. Salem Campus Summer Term application - Click Here!
The application date for Summer 2012 is
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
beginning at 8:00 am in Building 8, Room 114
The approximate cost of the course is (subject to change):
- Tuition and fees
- Textbook
- Scrubs for clinical, stethoscope, gait belt, etc.
Total cost— $1,150
Non-credit courses are not eligible for financial aid
Additional Fees:
Students will be required to pay for a background check (approx. $45) and possible drug testing (approx. $45), immunizations (cost varies) and CPR training (cost varies).
After course completion, student will be responsible for testing fees for the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) include:
- Application to test—$106
- Fingerprinting—$52
For information about Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA1) at Yamhill Valley campus, CNA 1 Program
For information about Certified Nurse Assistant 2 (CNA2) Acute Care Program CNA 2 Program
Prerequisites include:
- Chemeketa student identification number
- Successful completion of RD090 or placement into RD115 via Chemeketa's placement test or proof of completing an Associate Degree or higher.
- Successful completion of CPR Certification (either American Heart Association "Healthcare Provider Level" or American Red Cross "CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider."
- Attendance at Mandatory Orientation, passing the Criminal Background Check and completing required immunizations.
- Next Orientation Session: Thursday, June 7th at 4:00 pm in Building 8, Room 129
- Commitment to being at every class session
- Reliable transportation
Applicants are welcome to review the application anytime. However, these will be accepted only during open enrollment periods.
Applicants are also welcome to go the Oregon State Board of Nursing website at www.osbn.state.or.us to find a listing of all the Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA1) and CNA2 courses offered in the state.
Questions?
Call the Health Sciences office at 503.399.5058.
If questions regarding testing, call the Testing Center at 503.399.6556.