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Start your healthcare career with Northwest Care Academy! Our hands-on, nurse-led education is designed to prepare you for real patient-care environments. Choose from our Traditional CNA, Hybrid CNA, or Certified Medication Aide (CMA) programs and take the next step toward a fulfilling career in nursing and healthcare. With small class sizes, comprehensive training, and job placement assistance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the field!

**Traditional CNA Program**
**Tuition:** $2,200
Our Traditional CNA Program offers 105 hours of essential training through instructor-led classroom education, hands-on skills labs, and clinical experience. Your tuition includes everything from classroom instruction to drug testing, ensuring you are fully prepared for your role. All you need to bring are your required scrubs, a watch with a second hand, and your CPR/BLS certification. Remember, attendance for all 105 program hours is mandatory to complete your training successfully!

What is a CNA and what do they do?

Is a career as a CNA in high demand?

Can I get a job quickly after graduation?

Do I need experience or a high school diploma?

Are there prerequisites?
 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

  • Must complete a criminal background check with fingerprinting

  • Must complete required drug screening

  • Must obtain a current CPR/BLS certification before beginning clinicals

  • Must be able to meet the physical and participation requirements of the CNA program and clinical training

Why should I choose Northwest Care Academy to start?

OREGON PROCESS

Pursuing your CNA license in Oregon is a structured journey toward a vital healthcare role. Our academy streamlines the state requirements, helping you navigate the Oregon Board of Nursing standards through rigorous coursework and professional mentorship. We prepare you for the transition from the classroom to a professional clinical setting.

1. Enrollment & Background Check

Begin your journey by enrolling and completing the required state fingerprinting process.

3. Oregon State Testing

Apply for and pass the written and skills exams required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

2. Training & CPR Course

Engage in RN-led lectures and clinicals while ensuring your CPR certification is current and active.

4. Career Placement

Once certified, you are ready for immediate hire in hospitals, home health, or skilled nursing facilities.

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