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Medical Assistant Bridge to Nursing Assistant Program Description

(MA to NAC) 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.

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

REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 18 years old
Have High School Diploma, GED, and Higher Education equivalency and pass Entrance Exam.
Pass the entrance exam with 75% passing grade. Exam may be retaken once free of charge.
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:

https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/watch/ ($12)

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
Royal Blue Scrubs
White Nursing Shoes
Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
Gait Belt
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Home Care Aide to Nursing Assistant Program Description

(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
Have High School Diploma, GED, and Higher Education equivalency or pass entrance exam.
Pass the entrance exam with 75% passing grade. Exam may be retaken, once, free of charge.
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: https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/bcs/
Provide documentation of a completed two step tuberculosis test. If the results are positive a chest x-ray result must be provided.
Royal Blue Scrubs
White Nursing Shoes
Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
Gait Belt
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About Our Course

(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.

In Person Class:

Tuition: $510

Registration fee: $50

Entrance exam fee: $20

Book cost: $70(+tax)

Total: $650

Online Class :

Tuition: $510

Registration fee: $50

Entrance exam fee: $20

Book cost: $70 (+tax)

Total: $650