Bridge Programs

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(MA to NAC/CNA) Medical Assistant Alternative Training Program MA's can take this bridge to CNA in 5 days for a total of 36 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 (optional)
• Gait Belt
• Watch with seconds. (optional)

Upcoming Hybrid Course Schedule for MA to NAC/CNA.     

Theory: May 26th, May 27th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): June 3rd, June 4th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: June 17th, June 18th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): June 24th, June 25th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: July 7th , July 8th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): July 12th, July 13th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: July 16th, July 17th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): July 23rd, July 24th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: August 5th, August 6th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): August 12th, August 13th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.        

Theory: September 2nd, September 3rd       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): September 9th, September10th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.     

Theory: September 20th, September 21st       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): September 27th, September 28th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory. 

Theory: October 6th, October 7th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): October 13th, October 14th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory. 

Theory: November 10th, November 12th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): November 18th, November 19th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory. 

Theory: December 9th, December 10th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): December 15th, December 16th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the 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 5 days for a total of 36 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 (optional)
• Gait Belt
• Watch with seconds (Optional)

Upcoming Schedule for hybrid HCA to NAC/CNA 

Theory: May 26th, May 27st       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): June 3rd, June 4th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: June 17th, June 18th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): June 24th, June 25th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: July 7th , July 8th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): July 12th, July 13th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: July 16th, July 17th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): July 23rd, July 24th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.             

Call 253-252-3956 or Email customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstitute.com to enroll.

Theory: August 5th, August 6th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): August 12th, August 13th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.        

Theory: September 2nd, September 3rd       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): September 9th, September10th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory.     

Theory: September 20th, September 21st       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): September 27th, September 28th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory. 

Theory: October 6th, October 7th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): October 13th, October 14th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory. 

Theory: November 10th, November 12th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): November 18th, November 19th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the lab and theory. 

Theory: December 9th, December 10th       

 Time: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM       

Lab (In person): December 15th, December 16th.          

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm            

Clinicals will be announced of six hours after the completion of the 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 6 days for a total of 38 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 6 days for a total of 38 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.

Hybrid - Class:

Tuition: $750

Registration fee: $50

Book cost: $50(+tax)

Online Service Charge: $50

Total: $900