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
• 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.)  

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 15     

Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): May 26     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm     

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: June 19      

Time: 9am - 5pm     

 Lab (In person): July 7    

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm      

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.    

Theory: July 10      

 Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): July 14      

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.     

Theory: August 4         

Time: 9am - 5pm    

Lab (In person): August 11        

Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.      

Theory: September 13         

 Time: 9am - 5pm    

 Lab (In person): September 15      

   Time: 8am to 4:30pm        

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.       

Theory: October 3        

 Time: 9am - 5pm    

Lab (In person): October 6     

    Time: 8am to 4:30pm         

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.

Theory: November 13           

Time: 9am-5pm      

Lab (In person): November 17           

Time: 8am to 4:30pm           

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: December 11           

 Time: 9am-5pm       

Lab (In person): December 15          

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
• (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.) 

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 16   

Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): May 26     

Time: 8am to 4:30pm     

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.   

Theory: June 20     

Time: 9am - 5pm     

 Lab (In person): July 7    

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm      

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.    

Theory: July 11     

 Time: 9am - 5pm     

Lab (In person): July 14      

 Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.     

Theory: August 5         

Time: 9am - 5pm    

Lab (In person): August 11        

Time: 8am to 4:30pm       

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.      

Theory: September 14         

 Time: 9am - 5pm    

 Lab (In person): September 15      

   Time: 8am to 4:30pm        

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.       

Theory: October 4     

 Time: 9am - 5pm    

Lab (In person): October 6     

    Time: 8am to 4:30pm         

 Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory.

Theory: November 14           

Time: 9am-5pm      

Lab (In person): November 17           

Time: 8am to 4:30pm           

Clinicals will be announced after completion of lab and theory. 

Theory: December 12           

 Time: 9am-5pm       

Lab (In person): December 15          

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