Bridge Programs

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(MA to NAC/CNA) Medical Assistant Alternative Training Program MA's can take this bridge to CNA in 3 days for a total of 24 hours. After completing this course MA's will be able to take state exam.

Documentation verifying current MA National Certification is required prior to enrollment. 

- (AAMA or AMT or NHA or NCCT) 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Have a Valid Medical Assistant License from one of these accrediting bodies: AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, CAAHEP, ABHES
• Must pass CELSA Test with 75% passing grade (if applicable). Test may be retaken, free of charge.
• Current Medical Assistant Certificate or transcript from a school accredited by ABHES (the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) or CAAHEP (the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).
• Must complete DSHS background check. You can fill the form for free here:   https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/bcs/
• Complete a background inquiry form. Any record of crimes against persons will prevent an individual from working in this field. You can order the form here:    WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol  ($11)
• Provide documentation of a completed two step tuberculosis test. If the results are positive a chest x-ray result must be provided. Must be within one year. 
• Covid Vaccine Documentation
• Royal Blue Scrubs
• White Nursing Shoes
• Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
• Gait Belt
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Upcoming Hybrid Course Schedule for MA to NAC/CNA. 

  Theory: February 27  

Time: 9am - 5pm 

Lab (In person): March 3 

Time: 8am to 4:30pm  

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: March 27

Time: 9am - 5pm

 Lab (In person): March 31    

Time: 8am to 4:30pm    

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.  

Theory: April 17     

Time: 9am - 5pm   

  Lab (In person): April 28     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm    

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: May 2    

Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): May 5     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm     

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: June 6      

Time: 9am - 5pm     

 Lab (In person): June 9   

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm      

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.    

Theory: July 5      

 Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): July 7      

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.     

Theory: August 8         

Time: 8:00AM - 2:30PM    

Lab (In person): August 9        

Time: 8:00AM to 4:30pm       

 Clinicals(In-person): August 10th      

Theory: August 24         

 Time: 8:00AM - 4:30PM    

 Lab (In person): August 25      

   Time: 8:00AM to 4:30pm        

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.       

Theory: September 24th, September 25th           

Time: 8:00AM-2:30PM      

Lab (In person): September 28th, September 29th          

Time: 8am to 4:30pm           

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: October 5th, October 6th           

 Time: 8:00AM-2:30PM       

Lab (In person): October 12th, October 13th          

Time: 8am to 4:30pm            

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.       

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.  

(HCA to NAC) Home Care Aide Alternative Training Program 
Home Care Aides can take this bridge to CNA in 3 days for a total of 24 hours. After completing this course HCA's will be able to take state exam. 

Students must have an active HCA license to enroll in this course.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass CELSA Test with 75% passing grade (if applicable). Test may be retaken, once, free of charge.
• Current Home Care Aide License
• Must complete DSHS background check. You can fill the form for free here:   https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/bcs/.
• Complete a background inquiry form. Any record of crimes against persons will prevent an individual from working in this field. You can fill out the form here:   WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol 
• Provide documentation of a completed two step tuberculosis test. If the results are positive a chest x-ray result must be provided.
• Covid Vaccine Documentation
• Royal Blue Scrubs
• White Nursing Shoes
• Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
• Gait Belt
• Watch with seconds

Upcoming Schedule for hybrid HCA to CAN/CNA program.

  Theory: February 28  

Time: 9am - 5pm 

Lab (In person): March 3 

Time: 8am to 4:30pm  

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: March 28

Time: 9am - 5pm

 Lab (In person): March 31    

Time: 8am to 4:30pm    

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.  

Theory: April 18   

Time: 9am - 5pm   

  Lab (In person): April 28     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm    

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: May 2   

Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): May 5     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm     

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: June 6     

Time: 9am - 5pm     

 Lab (In person): June 9   

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm      

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.    

Theory: July 5    

 Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): July 7      

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.     

Theory: August 8         

Time: 9am - 5pm    

Lab (In person): August 11        

Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

 Clinicals(In-Person): August 18th.      

Theory: August 24         

 Time: 8:00AM - 4:30PM    

 Lab (In person): August 25      

   Time: 8:00AM to 4:30pm        

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.       

Theory: September 14th, September 15th       

 Time: 8:00AM - 2:30PM    

Lab (In person): September 21st, September 22nd     

    Time: 8am to 4:30pm         

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.

Theory: September 25th, September 26th           

Time: 8:00AM-2:30PM      

Lab (In person): September 27th, September 29th          

Time: 8am to 4:30pm           

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: October 5th, October 6th           

 Time: 8:00AM-2:30PM       

Lab (In person): October 12th, October 13th          

Time: 8am to 4:30pm            

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.  

(MA to CNA) Nursing Assistant Alternative Training Program for Medical Assistant Certified Medical Assistants can take this bridge to CNA in 3 days for a total of 24 hours. After completing this course MA's will be able to take state exam.

Documentation verifying current MA National Certification is required prior to enrollment. 

- (AAMA or AMT or NHA or NCCT)  

(HCA to NAC) This is a Home Care Aide alternative training program. Home Care Aides can take this bridge to CNA in 3 days for a total of 24 hours. After completing this course HCA's will be able to take the Nursing Assistant Certified state exam. 

Students must have an active HCA license to enroll in this course.

Documentation versifying current HCA Washington state license prior to the enrollment.

In Person Class:

Tuition: $750

Registration fee: $50

Book cost: $50(+tax)

Total: $850

Online Class :

Tuition: $750

Registration fee: $50

Book cost: $50 (+tax)

Total: $850