If you are interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant in the town of Nespelem, Washington, you’ll find the latest training opportunities posted here. Enrollment in a program will grant you access to take the exams to be eligible for certification and employment.

Colville Tribal Convalescent Center
P.O. Box 150,
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-2875

If you want to work as a nurse aide in Washington, then you will need to get a certification. Each state has its own requirements for becoming a certified nurse aide. However, the general requirements that all states must have are the completion of a state-approved training program and passing the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Exam or NNAAP exam.

Getting the training that you need to become a nursing assistant involves enrolling in a state-approved program. When looking for a program to enroll in you must make sure to choose one that’s approved by the state’s Department of Social and Health Services. Approved programs consist of at least 85 hours of training. Training curriculum consists of both theory and practical training, which are both conducted simultaneously.

Completing an approved CNA program will qualify you to apply for the NNAAP exam. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, military-trained  medics, nursing student/graduates, and individuals who completed other healthcare training programs may also apply for the NNAAP exam without the need for any further training. To find out if they qualify, they’ll need to submit their application forms to the DOH or call them at (360) 725-2570. You can get the necessary application form by visiting their website at www.doh.wa.gov.

The NNAAP exam is divided into a written test and a practical skills test. Both tests are taken on the same day at an approved testing facility. If a candidate has trouble reading, then he or she can request to take an oral exam instead. If you’re confused about what sort of exam you should take, you can try Pearson VUE’s Self-Assessment Reading Test. This test is included in the CNA Candidate Handbook, which you can download by following this link: http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/074800.pdf.

Candidates who are able to pass both tests will gain entry into the Nurse Aide Registry. Only individuals whose names are on the Registry are allowed to apply for an NA Certificate from the Department of Health. This certificate will be one of the first things that an employer will look for. If you want to check your status as a state approved healthcare worker, please visit this link: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProviderCredentialSearch.aspx.

This is a town that can be found in Okanogan County. You can find the town situated on the Colville Indian Reservation. The name of the city was derived from an Indian word that means large flat meadow. According to the census of 2010, their total population was around 236 people. It has a total area of 0.2 sq miles, where all of it is land.

Examples of health care clinics and providers that you can avail in the city include Take Care Clinic at select Walgreens, Colville Confederated Tribes Program Directory, and Colville Confederated Tribes Program Directory – Inchelium Health Clinic.