Nursing Assistant Training Program

SHS2

School

Location:

Gresham, OR 97030

Day Class Orientation:
Thursday, 8/27/2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Classroom/Lab:
Tuesday, 9/1/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Wednesday, 9/2/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Thursday, 9/3/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Friday, 9/4/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Tuesday, 9/8/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Wednesday, 9/9/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Thursday, 9/10/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Friday, 9/11/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM;
Tuesday, 9/15/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM;
Thursday, 9/17/2026 – 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Clinical:
Friday, 9/18/2026 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM;
Tuesday, 9/22/2026 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM;
Wednesday, 9/23/2026 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM;
Thursday, 9/24/2026 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM;
Friday, 9/25/2026 – 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Knowledge/Skills Day:
Tuesday, 9/29/2026 – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Skills Day/Graduation:
Wednesday, 9/30/2026 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Certification Test:
Saturday, TBD

October dates upon request.

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual eager to make a difference in the healthcare field? Join our class as a Nursing Assistant Student and embark on a rewarding journey to prepare to sit and test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

• Learn knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care.
• Participate in a dynamic course which meets Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Work alongside healthcare professionals, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in patient care.
• Collaborate with fellow students in direct learning experiences in a lab, classroom and clinical settings.
• Prepare to take OSBN (Oregon State Board of Nursing) Certification exam.

Classroom portion is a total of 10 days (4 days per week) and the Clinical portion is a total of 5 days. In addition to classroom and clinical hours, we include 2 certification testing preparation days and an opportunity to test at the institute.

• Describe the health care team and the roles of the nurse assistant.
• Identify the scope of practice for the nurse assistant, including ethical and legal responsibilities.
• Provide quality and safe nurse assistant care in performance of procedure skills for the patient.
• Apply knowledge and skills when caring for a patient with acute, chronic, or terminal health careneeds.
• Demonstrate assisting with rehabilitation and restorative nursing care to the adult and older adult.

The Nursing Assistant course of Sapphire Health Services Nursing Assistant Training Program is designed to prepare students to pass the Certified Nursing Assistant test offered through Oregon State Board Nursing.

Students are not employees. Employment opportunities for students are available with one of our Sapphire locations upon successful course completion.

Employees of Sapphire Health Services are eligible for tuition reimbursement for Healthcare Professional Courses including nursing school after 1-year of successful employment.

• Provide residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Be an integral part of the team caring for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation residents.
• Foster a supportive, compassionate environment for our residents and their families.
• Support residents with mobility and transfers, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Assist with feeding and ensuring residents receive proper nutrition.
• Learn to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Observe and report any changes in resident health status to supervising nurses.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Engage residents in activities to enhance their physical and emotional well‑being.
• Gain hands‑on experience with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed nurses.
• Practice infection control protocols and safety procedures.
• Assist with maintaining accurate patient records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Strong interpersonal and…