The Shoreline Community College I-BEST NAC program is a one quarter, 15 credit intensive job training program designed to prepare primarily limited English proficient student for immediate entry into the health care profession while at the same time providing a clear pathway for preparation for health care positions requiring more extensive preparation.

The program consists of 160 hours of didactic lecture classes that integrate ESL and basic skills, 32 hours of nursing skills laboratory, and 63 hours of clinical externship experience. In addition the program also includes 55 hours of supplemental ESL/Basic Skills designed to review and reinforce the medical terminology, math, and writing skills required of the core program.

1. IBEST Nursing Assistant Certified
   
   

Aura Rios-Erickson                             Fikru Diro
206-546-4566                                      206-546-6957
aerickso@shoreline.edu                       fdiro@shoreline.edu

Shoreline Community College I-BEST Program