Nurse Delegation Core Basic: Self Study course: (9 hours)

The 9-hour DSHS Nurse Delegation Core Basic course prepares HCAs and NACs to perform specific nursing tasks—such as medication assistance and patient-specific procedures—under the supervision of a registered nurse. The training explains Washington State laws and requirements for safe nurse delegation, including RN instruction, oversight, and ongoing patient assessment. Students learn the responsibilities, limits, and skills needed to support delegated care in approved settings.
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Course Overview

Nurse Delegation Core Basic: Self Study course: (9 hours)
  • This is the 9-hour Washington State DSHS certification course for Nurse Delegation Basics. This course provides basics for RN delegated tasks such as medication assistance, and patient specific procedures per rules and regulations regarding nurse delegation.
  • Students must be able to perform the physical aspects of the skills performance evaluation and have prior certification as a Home Care Aide or Nursing Assistant. You must be either an NAC or an HCA in order to be delegated.

What Is Nurse Delegation?

The Nurse Delegation Program, under Washington State law, allows nursing assistants working in certain settings to perform certain tasks–such as administration of prescription medications or blood glucose testing–normally performed only by licensed nurses. A registered nurse must teach and supervise the nursing assistant, as well as provide nursing assessments of the patient’s condition.

Course Includes

1 Lesson

Structured learning modules covering nursing delegation and diabetes care

19 Topics

Comprehensive coverage of evidence-based clinical practices

5 Quizzes

Reinforce learning with assessments throughout the course

Course Certificate

Professional credential upon successful completion

Course Content