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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 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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: $750
Registration fee: $50
Book cost: $50(+tax)
Total: $850
Online Class :
Tuition: $750
Registration fee: $50
Book cost: $50 (+tax)
Total: $850
Upcoming Course Schedule
Online CNA Bridge
Theory : December 27 and 28, 2021 Time : 12pm to 4pm
Lab: January 31, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Clinical will be announced after completion of lab and theory.
Theory: January 10 and 11, 2022 Time: 12N to 4pm
Lab: January 31, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Clinical will be announced after completion of lab and theory.
In person CNA Bridge
Theory: February 7 and 8, 2022 Time: 12N to 4pm
Lab: February 28, 2021 Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Clinical will be announced after completion of lab and theory.
Theory: March 7 and 8 ,2022 Time: 12pm to 4pm
Lab: March 28, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.
Theory: April 4 and 5 ,2022 Time: 12pm to 4pm
Lab: April 25, 2022 Time: 8am to 4:30pm
Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.
Theory: May 2 and 3, 2022 Time: 12N to 4pm
Lab: May 23, 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.