During the final three weeks, students take part in 75 hours of hands-on, supervised clinical training at a local healthcare facility.

The first three weeks include 53 hours of online coursework that you can complete at your own pace and 27 hours of in-person lab training at our state-of-the-art Health Professions Center at the Table Rock Campus in White City.

The program consists of 155 hours of online and in-person training. Students will be placed in long-term care clinical sites in Josephine or Jackson County to practice their nursing assistant skills during the clinical section of the course. Students will study patient care, nutrition, safety, legal/ethical issues, physical and mental disease processes, vital signs and infection control, emergency care, and interpersonal skills. Passing the board exam grants licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Students who successfully complete this coursework will be able to apply to take the certification exam through the Oregon State Board of Nursing. RCC's Nursing Assistant 1 program meets the requirements of the Oregon State Board of Nursing for students wishing to become nursing assistants at training level 1 (NA1). Over 90% of our NA graduates have passed the state board exam to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA1), and most have received a job offer prior to graduation. RCC's small cohort size allows for personalized support to help you succeed. Our state-approved NA1 program consists of 155 hours of online and in-person training. In just six weeks, students who successfully complete RCC's Nursing Assistant 1 training program will be eligible to take the certification exam through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Many employers offer shift differential pay and/or sign-on bonuses. Work opportunities in Southern Oregon include assisted living and rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, home care, hospitals and other healthcare settings. There are hundreds of full-time and part-time jobs available across the Rogue Valley for caregivers and nursing assistants. Are you looking for a stable, in-demand and honorable entry-level job in the healthcare industry? Nursing assistants are compassionate and caring individuals who work in a variety of healthcare settings as an essential member of the nursing team, taking pride in making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Student assistant training unit