Program Length & Schedule

 

Total Program Hours: 40 hours (5 days)

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Schedule

• In-person classroom & skills lab:

  • Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Clinical Experience (1 mandatory day):

  • Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Conducted at a clinical nursing facility under the supervision of a nursing instructor

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​Sequence of Instruction & Clock Hours

• Classroom Instruction: 17 hours

• Skills Lab: 15 hours

• Clinical Experience: 8 hours

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Program Objectives

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Our program is designed to meet the objectives for standards of practice and competencies for nursing assistants according to the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC-246-841-100).

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Program objectives include:

• Prepare students for the Washington State DOH Nursing Assistant Certification exam. 

• Develop essential competencies for working within a healthcare team. 

• Foster skills in patient rights, communication, safety, infection control, and personal care. 

• Train in hands-on nursing assistant skills such as vital signs, personal hygiene, bed making, nutrition, cognitive impairment care, and end-of-life care. 

• Promote professional behavior, respect, and quality of life in caregiving. 

 

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate nursing assistant competencies required for NAC certification

• Apply safety and infection control practices in clinical settings

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members

• Perform delegated nursing assistant tasks under the supervision of licensed nurses

• Successfully complete the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification examination

 

Admission Requirements

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To enroll in the HCA–NAC Bridge Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

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Required Credentials:

• Active Washington State Home Care Aide (HCA) license

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English Proficiency (WAC 490-105-140)

• Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

• High school diploma from a school where English is the primary language, or

• High school equivalency or GED certificate, or

• Passing score on an approved English proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)

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Additional Requirements

• Pass background check

  • A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a student but may affect clinical placement and future employment.

• Negative 2-step TB skin test within the last 12 months or a negative chest X-ray

• Ability to physically perform nursing assistant duties, including standing, lifting, moving, and transferring patients

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Tuition & Fees – NAC/CNA Program

 

Program Tuition

• $600 (w/o taxes) (Save $50 — normally $650)

  • Includes:

    • $50 non-refundable registration fee

    • Background check

    • Student ID

Required Materials

• Textbook & Workbook: $30.00

 

Additional Licensure & Exam Fees

(Paid separately by the student)

• Washington State Skills Exam: $100.00

• Written Exam Fee (Credentia): $55.00

• Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification Application (DOH): $85.00​​