Bridge Programs

(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 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
• Watch with seconds
•  (Please Note: If possible you can find your own Clinicals or  if you are working at a assisting living faciality you can get it signed off with a Charge Nurse.)  

(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
• (Please Note: If possible you can find your own Clinicals or  if you are working at a assisting living faciality you can get it signed off with a Charge Nurse.) 

(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: $750

Registration fee: $50

Book cost: $50(+tax)

Total: $850

Online Class :

Tuition: $750

Registration fee: $50

Book cost: $50 (+tax)

Total: $850

Online CNA Bridge.

Theory: March 19,2022 

 Time: 9am - 5pm 

 Lab(In person): March 30, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm 

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.  

Theory:  April 4 and 5 ,2022

 Time: 12pm - 4pm 

Lab(In person): April 26, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory:  April 16 ,2022 

 Time: 9am - 5pm 

 Lab(In person): April 26, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm  

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.  

 Theory: May 2 and 3, 2022

 Time: 12pm - 4pm 

Lab(In person): May 25, 2022 

Time: 8am to 4:30pm 

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

   Theory: June 6 and 7, 2022  

Time: 9am - 1pm or 5pm-9pm

Lab(In person): June 28, 2022  

Time: 8am to 4:30pm  

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: June 18, 2022  

 Time: 9am - 5pm   

Lab(In person): June 28, 2022   

Time: 8am to 4:30pm   

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: July 11, and 12, 2022    

Time: 12pm - 4pm   

 Lab(In person): August 2, 2022    

Time: 8am to 4:30pm    

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.  

Theory: July 23, 2022     

Time: 9am - 5pm   

  Lab(In person): August 2, 2022     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm    

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: August 8, and 9, 2022     

Time: 12pm - 4pm     

Lab(In person): August 30, 2022     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm     

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: August 20, 2022      

Time: 9am - 5pm     

 Lab(In person): August 30, 2022     

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm      

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.    

Theory: September 12, and 13, 2022      

 Time: 9am - 1pm and 5pm-9pm     

Lab(In person): October 4, 2022      

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.     

Theory: October 10, and 11 , 2022        

Time: 12pm - 4pm    

Lab(In person): November 1, 2022        

Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.      

Theory: October 22, 2022        

 Time: 9am - 5pm    

 Lab(In person): November 1, 2022      

   Time: 8am to 4:30pm        

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.       

Theory: November 7, and 8,2022         

 Time: 9am - 1pm or 5pm-9pm     

Lab(In person): November 29, 2022      

    Time: 8am to 4:30pm         

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory

Theory: November 19,2022           

Time: 9am-5pm      

Lab(In person): November 29, 2022           

Time: 8am to 4:30pm           

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory 

Theory: December 5, and 6, 2022           

 Time: 12pm-4pm       

Lab(In person): December 27,2022          

Time: 8am to 4:30pm            

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory 

Theory: December 17, 2022          

   Time: 9am-5pm      

  Lab(In person): December 27,2022

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.