NAC Application Instructions

Completion of the NAC Virtual Information Session is required for admission to the program. Be sure to print and sign the last page to turn in with your other NAC admission requirements. 

First time BC students and previous BC students who are returning after four or more quarters must apply for general admission to BC first. Current BC students may skip this step. 
Complete this step at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. Processing time is typically 5-10 business days. 

Quick Tips 

• Follow the Quick Start Instructions provided on the site.  Make sure to complete the application process by clicking on the Submit Button located at the bottom of the college listing of choices. 
• Allow up to 4-7 business days for the college to process your application. You will receive a Welcome Letter email with instructions for your next steps. 
• The college places a $66 admission/placement fee on your account at the time we process your application. You pay this fee at the time you pay your first quarter tuition. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.

Functional Abilities Required for Nursing Assistant Program 

Acceptance into the program is based on the first completed applications received.  Bellevue College’s NAC program has partnered with Castle Branch for collection of all admission requirements. The fee for CastleBranch is $135.99. The NAC application is your CastleBranch account.

Please follow the CastleBranch order instructions link below for Bellevue College Nursing Assistant Certified application.

The NAC program’s CastleBranch package code includes the following:

• Background Check ($86)
  • Statewide Criminal Background Check 
  • Nationwide Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Scan 
  • Nationwide Record Indicator with SOI 
  • Social Security Alert 
  • Residency History

• Medical Document Manager ($49)
  • Required Immunizations for NAC program*  
    • For immunization guidance, review the IMMUNIZATION TUTORIAL OR contact program manager, Lamont Thomas at: lamont.thomas@bellevuecollege.edu | 425.564.2627
  • Student Authorization for Release of Record
  • Virtual Information Session Certificate of Completion
  • Clinical Onboarding Student/Instructor Information
  • Criminal History Disclosure Form

Applications will not be processed until all required documents have been completed in Castle Branch. 

• BLS Certification
  • This requirement is not part of the CastleBranch application but must be fulfilled prior to the first day of orientation for the current academic quarter cohort.

You may choose between the two BLS Provider Skills links listed below for your BLS Provider Certification.

• American Heart Association BLS Provider certification
• Bellevue College BLS provider Skills Session Registration

NOTE: Red Cross and other AHA certifications are not accepted.

Once your application has been completed by CastleBranch, you may submit your NAC application below.

Summer applications are now closed | SUBMIT APPLICATION

You will need to complete your Castle Branch To-do List Summary Report BEFORE starting the NAC program application. Where do I find this?