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Bridge Programs
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
- Watch with seconds
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
- Watch with seconds
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: $50 (+tax)
Total: $635
Online Class :
Tuition: $510
Registration fee: $50
Entrance exam fee: $20
Book cost: $50 (+tax)
Total: $635
Upcoming Course Schedule- Online and In -Person
Online CNA Bridge
Theory: December 14 and 15, 2020. Time: 12N to 4 PM
Lab: December 21, 2020
Clinical will be announced after completion of lab and theory
January 13 and 14, 2021. Time: 12N to 4pm
Lab: January 18, 2021
Clinical will be announced after completion of lab and theory
Theory: February 15 and 16, 2021
Lab: February 22, 2021
Clinical will be announced after completion of lab and theory
Theory: March 15, and 16, 2021
Lab: March 22, 2021
**Class schedule and clinical rotation days and times can change without notice, please call or email for verification**
Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.