NA Class & Job Opportunity

About the Program

West Hills Health and Rehabilitation offers a 100% free, in-person NA1 training program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The five-week course prepares students for certification and immediate employment opportunities as a Nursing Assistant in our award-winning skilled nursing facility. The first weeks are held in our campus classroom with lecture and lab sessions; the final weeks are clinical rotations where students provide direct resident care under instructor supervision.

Course Schedule

• Next start dates: July 13, September 14, and November 16
• Five weeks, Monday through Friday, daytime hours
• In-person attendance required at our Southwest Portland campus

Course Requirements

• Completed application and questionnaire
• Age 17 or older (parent/guardian signature required if under 18)
• Criminal background check prior to class start
• Drug test prior to class start
• Fluent English reading, writing, and communication
• Pass classroom final exam with 80% or better to proceed to clinicals
• TB test or chest X-ray completed before clinical portion (TB test provided by facility)
• CPR certification through Red Cross or American Heart Association before clinicals (training provided by facility)
• Closed-toe, rubber-soled shoes
• Nursing scrubs (any appropriate color/pattern, good condition) worn to all class meetings
• Ability to commute regularly to Southwest Portland

About West Hills Health & Rehabilitation

Recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes for 2025, West Hills has served the Portland area since 1970. Our campus is set among lush trees, gardens, and flowers, providing a tranquil environment where residents receive skilled nursing care and restorative therapies. We are dedicated to helping each individual lead a purposeful life through our Platinum Service® commitment.

Program Overview

The Clinical Student – CNA learns to provide personal care and assist with activities of daily living for individuals living in or rehabilitating at a senior living health care community. The curriculum emphasizes effective, hands-on learning that supports our team, our community, and a home our residents are proud to call their own.

Essential Functions

• Regular attendance throughout the five-week program

Education & Experience

• At least 17 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent