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    • Hybrid-Online/ Campus
      • Medical Assistant
      • Medication Assistant
      • Nursing Assistant
      • Bridge Programs
      • Home Care Aide
      • Continuing Education
      • ECG Technician
      • Phlebotomy Technician
      • Testing Center
      • Online CNA Class
      • Online Medical Assistant
    • Specialty Courses
      • Nurse Delegation
      • Dementia
      • Mental Health
      • HIV / AIDS
      • CPR/ AED/ CLS/ First Aid
      • Safety and Orientation
    • Enrollment
      • Additional Requirements
      • Tuition & Scholarships
      • Financial Aid
      • Careers
  • Home
  • Hybrid-Online/ Campus
    • Medical Assistant
    • Medication Assistant
    • Nursing Assistant
    • Bridge Programs
    • Home Care Aide
    • Continuing Education
    • ECG Technician
    • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Testing Center
    • Online CNA Class
    • Online Medical Assistant
  • Specialty Courses
    • Nurse Delegation
    • Dementia
    • Mental Health
    • HIV / AIDS
    • CPR/ AED/ CLS/ First Aid
    • Safety and Orientation
  • Enrollment
    • Additional Requirements
    • Tuition & Scholarships
    • Financial Aid
    • Careers

Nursing Assistant Certification Program

Begin your healthcare career as a certified nursing assistant with our affordable, three-week course, including immediate job placement opportunities.

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Why Choose Health Professions Institute

Small Class Sizes

Affordable, Intensive Training

Affordable, Intensive Training

20-person classes guarantee hands-on instruction from teachers with decades of experience.

Affordable, Intensive Training

Affordable, Intensive Training

Affordable, Intensive Training

Our CNA program allows students to graduate in three weeks, ready to enter the growing nursing assistant career market.

In-Demand Career

Affordable, Intensive Training

In-Demand Career

U.S. Department of Labor expects CNA employment needs to grow by 11% through 2026.

Begin your healthcare career with Health Professionals Institute Today

Becoming a certified nursing assistant gives you the foundation for a successful healthcare career. Whether you pursue further certifications like an MA-C or later study to become an RN, your CNA certification allows you to build a career in a growing job market. 


Certified nursing assistants are vital components of healthcare facilities and have a direct, powerful impact on patients. If you are a compassionate, thoughtful, and curious individual, a CNA career might be for you.

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Nursing Assistant Program Description

An affordable, intensive education awaits

The Nursing Assistant Certification Program also provides the foundation for rapid career growth and expertise at a lower cost than other programs while delivering more than 100 hours of education, including CPR/First Aid and HIV/AIDS training, over the three-week course. 


A career as a certified nursing assistant includes:

  • Helping with medical procedures
  • Answering patient calls
  • Detailing patients’ health issues
  • Taking patients’ vital signs
  • Feeding patients


Graduates can be assisted with immediate job placement opportunities through our affiliate company, Dependable Staffing Agency, after completion of state exam.

State Exam Information

  • After completion of the required 118 hours of your nursing assistant program, you will be eligible to take your state exam.
  • Due to COVID, there is a state waiver in place, along with the delay in state exam scheduling. You may apply for the NAR (Nursing Assistant Registered license) that will make you eligible to start work in a facility as a new hire. This allows you to not only work, but also allows you to complete your required 56 clinical hours to be signed off by the LPN or RN supervisor, so you can receive your course completion certificate.
  • When applying for the NAR, there is a fee required by the state that is not part of the fees of this course. Please check DOH website for current fee rates.
  • State fee application rates: $65 until October 1st then after October 1st increased to $85.
  • Apply for NAR online through the DOH website:  https://www.doh.wa.gov/
  • Please Call Us at (253) 252-3956 if you have any questions regarding this process.

Program Description

Assistant Nursing Certification Program Description

Begin your healthcare career with Health Professionals Institute Today

At HPI, we educate the future of healthcare. In just three weeks, you can be part of that future with a Certified Nursing Assistants certification. Our experienced instructors will give you the tools to build a career as an integral part of a hospital, nursing facility, or residential care facility. If you are dedicated to helping others and making a difference, a career as a CNA might be right.


A career as a certified nursing assistant includes:

  • Helping with medical procedures
  • Answering patient calls
  • Detailing patients’ health issues
  • Taking patients’ vital signs
  • Feeding patients


An affordable, intensive education awaits.

The Nursing Assistant Certification Program also provides the foundation for rapid career growth and expertise at a lower cost than other programs while delivering more than 100 hours of education, including CPR/First Aid and HIV/AIDS training, over the three-week course. 


Program Requirements

HPI’s nursing assistant certification program accepts a maximum of 10 students in every group. In addition to an interview with our admissions Director, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a high school diploma, GED, Higher Education equivalency, or pass the entrance exam.
  • International students must pass the CELSA Test with a 75% passing grade (if applicable). 
  • Must complete the DSHS background check. 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-steps tuberculosis test or QuantiFERON blood test. If Mantoux and QuantiFERON blood test is positive, they must get a chest x-ray.
  • Clinical facilities may require additional information, Hepatitis B vaccine, or waiver.
  • Facilities also require Covid vaccine Documents.
  • Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope
  • Gait Belt
  • Royal Blue Scrubs
  • White Nursing Shoes
  • Watch with Second Hand
  • (Please Note: If possible, you can find your own Clinicals or if you are working at an assisting living faciality you can get it signed off with a Charge Nurse.) 

Course Schedule

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory February 20, to March 9

Date: Monday-Thursday 

Time: 9 am-1 pm 

Lab (In person): Feb.24 and March 3, 2023.Time:8am to 4:30 pm

Clinicals 56hrs will be announced!

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Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory: March 20 to April 6

Date: Monday-Thursday

Time: 9am-1pm 

Lab (In person): March 24, and 31,

Time:8am to 4:30pm

Clinical 56hrs will be announced!



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Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory: April 24 to May 11

Date: Monday-Thursday 

Time: 9am-1pm 

Lab (In person): April 28 and May 5, 

Time:8am to 4:30pm

Clinical 56hrs will be announced!


Get Started

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory: May 22 to June 8

Date: Monday-Thursday

Time: 9am-1 pm.

Lab (In person):  May 26 and June 2. Time: 8am to 4:30pm

Clinical 56hrs will be scheduled.


Get Started

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory June 26 to July 13 

Date: Monday-Thursday 

Time: 9am-1 pm

Lab (In person): July 30, and July 7

Time:8am to 4:30pm

Clinical 56hrs will be announced!


Get Started

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory: August 7 to August 24. 

Date: Monday-Thursday 

Tome: 9 am-1 pm 

Lab (In person):  August 11, and August 18. 

Time: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Clinical 56hrs will be announced!


Get Started

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Start Date Theory: Sept. 11 to Sept 28

Date: Monday-Thursday

Time: 9am to 1 pm.

Lab (In person):  Sept 15 and Sept 22 

Time: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Clinical 56hrs will be announced!

Get Started

Contact Us

Online CNA Course

Online CNA Course

Any Questions :

Call 253-252-3956 

customerservice@healthprofessionalsinstute.com 

Facts About This Program

As a CNA, you will be making a difference in the healthcare industry and directly helping patients on their road to recovery. At HPI, we are dedicated to ensuring you have the necessary skills and training for a long, successful career.


In-Demand Career 

Certified Nursing Assistant employment needs are expected to grow by 11% through 2026.


Affordable, Efficient Training

One hundred eighteen hours of training over three weeks, including 46 hours of classroom time, 16 hours of laboratory instruction, and 56 hours of internship work.


Begin Your Career Right Away

We assist graduates with immediate job placement opportunities through our affiliate company, Dependable Staffing Agency. 

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Nursing Assistant Certified Program Costs

Class Price

Tuition: $750

Registration fee: $50

Books: $50 (+tax)

Total: $850


These places have helped our students pay for the course in the past:

WorkSourceWA



Short-term and long-term financing is available for those in need. 

We also accept GI Bill® for military personnel.


 ‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."

State Exam Information:

  • After completion of the required 118 hours of your nursing assistant program, you will be eligible to take your state exam.
  • Due to COVID, there is a state waiver in place, along with the delay in state exam scheduling. You may apply for the NAR (Nursing Assistant Registered license) that will make you eligible to start work in a facility as a new hire. This allows you to not only work, but also allows you to complete your required 56 clinical hours to be signed off by the LPN or RN supervisor, so you can receive your course completion certificate.
  • When applying for the NAR, there is a fee required by the state that is not part of the fees of this course. Please check DOH website for current fee rates.
  • State fee application rates: $65 until October 1st then after October 1st increased to $85.
  • Apply for NAR online through the DOH website:  https://www.doh.wa.gov/
  • Please Call Us at (253) 252-3956 if you have any questions regarding this process.

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  • Small class sizes with ideal teacher-to-student ratio and personalized learning.
  • Affordable, industry-leading education with extensive and wide-ranging employment opportunities.
  • CNA employment needs are expected to grow by 11% through 2026.

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  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Testing Center
  • Nurse Delegation
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health
  • HIV / AIDS
  • CPR/ AED/ CLS/ First Aid
  • Safety and Orientation
  • Additional Requirements
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