SSCC's Certified Nursing Assistant I-BEST course covers a 12 credit, 220 hour curriculum in 11 weeks, 20 hours per week. The P/T instructor is present for the entire 220 hours and the Vocational ESL instructor is present for 110 hours of those 220 hours.

The role of the VESL instructor is to provide supplemental instruction and activities that highlight the appropriate Washington Adult Learning Standards within the health care context and the parameters of the CNA curriculum. At the end of the program, students take the state certification exam to receive their CNA certificate.

Students who complete the CNA certificate achieve the credential required for admission to the LPN program. They also receive early notice and advising to assist them in transitioning to LPN if that is their desired career path. If they are ready to enter employment, they receive services from the campus WorkSource Center in addition to information and encouragement to continue their training at a future date.

1. I-BEST Certified Nursing Assistant
   
   

1. I-BEST Certified Nursing Assistant Pathways
   
   

Malcolm Grothe
(206) 768-6808
MGrothe@sccd.ctc.edu