CNA, DSHS Caregiver, and CPR/First Aid Courses

Courses offered include: CNA, HCA/75 hours, HCA to CNA Bridging, CEUs, CPR/First Aid/AED, Mental Health and Dementia Specialty, Nurse Delegation and Diabetes, Safety and Orientation.

Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA

Learning Mode:

In person

Cost

$950.00

Length

3 weeks, 4 days for the day or evening class; 8 weekends for the weekend class.

Requirements

Skill Labs

33 hours

Clinical

Nursing home

Description

The CNA training introduces the learner to the role of the nurse assistant in the long-term care, foundations of resident care, understanding residents, body systems and related conditions, confusion, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease, personal care skill, basic nursing skills, nutrition and hydration and rehabilitation and restoration care. In addition to clinical rotations, there are theory and skill lab sessions.

Job Outlook

The demand for nursing assistants is expected to stay strong in Washington State and across the country over the next decade. Graduates who pass the State NAC exam will have the best job opportunities in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. With experience, NACs may also secure positions in hospitals. In 2024, the median hourly wage for nursing assistants in Washington State was $19.01, while those in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area earned a median wage of $24.12 per hour. Common employers include hospitals, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

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Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Skill Testing

Learning Mode:

Blended/hybrid learning.

Cost

$50.00

Length

1 hour

Requirements

Skill Labs

30 minutes

Clinical

None.

Description

Heartcode Adult CPR/First Aid/AED course is for long term care workers in community settings such as skilled nursing facility, assisted living homes, senior living, home care agencies and adult family homes. Our instructors are qualified to teach and certify in both American Red Cross and American Heart Association curricula. The adult CPR/First Aid/AED covers single rescuer CPR, use of AED and face shield, and first aid and related injuries and conditions.

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BLS Course Skill Testing

Learning Mode:

Blended/hybrid learning.

Cost

$40.00

Length

0.5 hours

Requirements

Skill Labs

30 minutes

Clinical

None.

Description

Heartcode Basic Life Support course is for healthcare providers in hospital, clinical and medical settings. BLS certification is normally an application requirement for healthcare programs such as RN, LPN, Respiratory Therapy. Our instructors are qualified to teach and certify in both American Red Cross and American Heart Association curricula. The BLS course covers single and 2 rescuer CPR, use of bag valve mask and AED and chain of survival.

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