Nursing Assistant (CNA1/CNA2)

CNAWhat is it?

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) works in a variety of health care settings taking care of patients by performing tasks such as taking vital signs, assisting patients in and out of bed, assisting in medical procedures, tidying patient rooms and monitoring patients. CLIMB offers CNA 1 and CNA 2 Acute Care Training.

CLIMB's CNA 1 Program is an Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) approved program that consists of 75 hours of required classroom and lab skills demonstration, and 75 hours of required clinical practice in a skilled nursing facility. This training allows students to obtain employment in many areas of the medical field, such as assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.

CLIMB's CNA 2 Acute Care Training Program is an Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) approved program that consists of 40 hours of required classroom and lab skills demonstration, and 24 hours of required clinical practice in a hospital setting. This training allows students to obtain employment in many areas of the medical field, such as assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities, skilled nursing facilities and hospitals.

Is it right for you?

If you are looking for a career in the health care industry, becoming a certified nursing assistant is a great way to start! Our CNA 1 students have a higher passing percentage on the required OSBN exam than the Oregon average and we offer state testing in our building. We offer day and evening classes, as well as west side and east side clinical sites. We also offer, for those who qualify, a 3-day hospital rotation as part of the clinical experience. Upon completion of CNA 1, you will be eligible to begin CNA 2 training.

If you are a CNA 1 who is interested in boosting your earning power and advancement potential, then CNA 2 training is right for you! You must have an unencumbered Oregon CNA 1 license prior to the first day of class.

Next Steps:

For more information on this program contact CLIMB: 971-722-6633 | climbhealth@pcc.edu

To Register:

  1. View the current schedule of classes for Nursing Assistant ("CNA1/CNA2") and write down your CRN.
  2. Visit Non-Credit Registration and create a new account. Returning PCC Students can skip this step.
  3. Register for your course online using MyPCC.

Or, learn about setting up this training for your entire team.