Shoreline Community College offers an 18 credit, one-quarter Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) certificate of completion to prepare students to take the State CNA exam. The program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Commission as a recognized training program. Students are introduced to nursing theory, master NAC skills in a skills lab, and complete a practicum in a clinical setting. The program uses the I-BEST approach to instruction, with two teachers in the classroom and opportunities for students to strengthen their English and basic skills. Students also develop job search skills and learn about healthcare career options. Certified nursing assistants (typically called CNA or NAC), provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse in hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. CNAs perform duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, changing linens, and helping patients to move. They may take vital signs, and observe and report changes in patients condition. Upon successful completion of Shorelines NAC course, students are eligible to take the State CNA exam.