Become a Nursing Assistant!

Start your care career with our Nursing Assistant training program at no cost! We proudly partner with local institutes to create a pathway to becoming an NA in Oregon. Once you finish the program and pass the state exam, you’ll be able to work immediately as an NA at one of our participating Portland skilled nursing care centers.

Become a Nursing Assistant!

Start your care career with our Nursing Assistant training program at no cost! We proudly partner with local institutes to create a pathway to becoming an NA in Oregon. Once you finish the program and pass the state exam, you’ll be able to work immediately as an NA at one of our participating Portland skilled nursing care centers.

NA Training Program

Our NA training program combines lectures, labs, and clinicals to prepare you to take the state exam in Oregon. It includes hands-on training in a dynamic environment led by highly qualified instructors to help you prepare for real-world situations in our centers. Upon completing the program and passing the state exam, you’ll officially become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA.)

Candidates must exhibit excellent attendance and punctuality, communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, teamwork, interest in the healthcare field and a passion for helping others. A variety of class schedules are offered, and you should not be taking any other programs to focus on your NA studies. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older, authorized to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation to the Portland area for training and work. You must also be willing to undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.

Along with these requirements, we also ask for your commitment to working at least one year full-time (30+ hours/week), as a CNA following your graduation from the class and receiving your license. To be considered for the program and to learn about upcoming class schedules, use the link below to apply.

If you have any questions about the program, your application, or working as an NA, you can email our NA Recruiting Coordinator. Spaces are limited!

Get in touch

Front Desk Phone

(503) 761-3181

24/7 Admission Fax
(503) 760-6556

Street Address
5601 SE 122nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97236
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