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Home Care Aide to Certified Nurse Assistant Bridge
Sarr Care Academy
ETPL
The Home Care Aide to Certified Nurse Assistant Bridge Program provides online theory, hands‑on skills training, and clinical experience designed to transition active Washington State Home Care Aides into eligibility for CNA testing. Students complete self‑paced online coursework, participate in structured skills lab instruction, and complete one clinical day in an approved long‑term care facility. The program builds on existing HCA knowledge and prepares graduates to apply for the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified examination.
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
Yes
Program details
3 Weeks
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
N/A
Credits
62
Clock Hours (Total)
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Completion – Certificate of Completion – HCA to CNA Bridge
Education Prerequisites
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Current Washington State Home Care Aide Certification Applicants must hold an active WA State HCA credential in good standing.
CPR/First Aid Certification Must be current and issued by an approved provider (AHA, Red Cross, HSI, or equivalent).
Government‑Issued Photo Identification
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Background Check Must be completed and cleared prior to participation in clinical skills training.
Current Negative TB Test
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
This program provides test preparation for the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC/CNA) examination. Students receive instruction, skills practice, and exam‑focused preparation aligned with the Washington State Board of Nursing requirements. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to apply for and take the state CNA Knowledge and Skills Exams through an approved testing vendor.
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Gender
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Race
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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