Nursing Assistant
Nursing Assistant Area of Study
The Nursing Assistant Certificate prepares students to be certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who are members of a healthcare team who help patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Students may have an opportunity to partner with local healthcare facilities to work and to receive some support for the class while taking the Nursing Assistant class at COCC, and then transition to working as a CNA after successfully completing the class and earning their CNA certification. Contact Megan Michell, Nursing Assistant program director, or Daura Bowman, Nursing administrative assistant, for more information.
Students can take classes independently or as part of the one-year certificate.
Our program aligns with the legal standards of practice necessary for professional licensure in the state of Oregon. After obtaining your license, if you consider relocating to another U.S. state, explore our resources to understand whether your skills meet licensing requirements in different states.
Nursing Assistant Certificate Information
Nursing Assistant Director
Megan Michell MS, MN, RN
Email: mmichell@cocc.edu
Phone: 541-383-7586
For information contact:
Nursing Department Administrative Assistant
Email: nursingdept@cocc.edu
Phone: 541-383-7540
Additional Nursing Assistant contacts
Oregon Health Authority Healthcare Workforce Scholarship Opportunity
Students taking NUR 103: Nursing Assistant in Spring 2025 can apply for an Oregon Health Authority Healthcare Workforce Scholarship. Applications will be available in winter term. The scholarship application consists of multiple choice, text based, yes or no, and essay questions. For general questions, please contact Stephanie Rohdy (srohdy@cocc.edu), Grants Specialist