CNA Bridge Programs For MA's and HCA's

(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).
• Washington State Medical Assistant 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 order the form here:    WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol  ($11)
• Provide documentation of a completed two step tuberculosis test. This means take this skin test twice. T.B must be within one year. 
• Or you can take QuantiFeron T. B test and must be within one year. 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.

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Morning Class

Theory Date: 09/07/2026 and 09/08/2026. 

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)  

 Theory: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lab: 09/14/2026 and 09/15/2026 

Lab Hours: 14, in person

Lab: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clinical Date: 09/21/2026, Hours: 6,

Clinical Hours: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm 

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Evening Class

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)

Theory Date: 09/21/2026, 09/22/2026, 09/23/2026   

Theory: 6 PM to 11:30 PM

Lab: 08/24/2026 and 08/25/2026 

 Lab Hours: 14 in person at the Campus

 Lab:  4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Clinical:9/28/2026, Hours: 6,

Clinical: 6am to 12noon

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 Morning Class

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)

Theory Date: 10/12/2026 and 10/13/2026. 

Theory: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lab: 10/19/2026 and 10/20/2026, 

Lab Hours: 14 in-person

Lab: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clinical:10/21/2026, Hours: 6

Clinical: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Evening Class

Theory Date: 10/26/2026 and 10/27/2026. 

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)  

 Theory: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lab: 11/02/2026 and 11/03/2026 ,

Lab Hours: 14 In-person

Lab: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clinical: 11/09/2026, Hours: 6,

Clinical: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm

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(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 for QuantiFERON TB  ( tuberculosis) blood 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 (optional)
• Gait Belt
• Watch with seconds (Optional)

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 (HCA to NAC) Home Care Aide Alternative Training Program 

Morning Class

Theory Date: 09/07/2026 and 09/08/2026. 

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)  

 Theory: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lab: 09/14/2026 and 09/15/2026 

Lab Hours: 14, in person

Lab: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clinical Date: 09/21/2026, Hours: 6,

Clinical Hours: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm 

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(HCA to NAC) Home Care Aide Alternative Training Program  

Evening Class

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)

Theory Date: 09/21/2026, 09/22/2026, 09/23/2026   

Theory: 6 PM to 11:30 PM

Lab: 08/24/2026 and 08/25/2026 

 Lab Hours: 14 in person at the Campus

 Lab:  4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Clinical:9/28/2026, Hours: 6

Clinical: 6 AM to 12noon

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Morning Class

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)

Theory Date: 10/12/2026 and 10/13/2026. 

Theory: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lab: 10/19/2026 and 10/20/2026, 

Lab Hours: 14 in-person

Lab: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clinical:10/21/2026, Hours: 6

Clinical: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm

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(HCA to NAC) Home Care Aide Alternative Training Program 

Evening Class

Theory Date: 10/26/2026 and 10/27/2026. 

Theory Hours: 16 (online live on Zoom)  

 Theory: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Lab: 11/02/2026 and 11/03/2026 ,

Lab Hours: 14 In-person

Lab: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Clinical: 11/09/2026, Hours: 6,

Clinical: 6:00 am to 12:30 pm

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📞 Call us 206-966-7334
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(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: $950 (+Tax) 

Registration fee: $50 (+Tax)

Book cost: $75(+tax)

Online Portal Charge: $100 (+Tax)

State Exam: $150 Skill only

Total: $1325.00 (+Tax)