Adult CPR/FA AED and BLS courses are not necessarily 6 hours long
Skill testing is 30 minutes long. Make arrangement by calling 206 271 1946
CNA course requirements include:
2 Steps TB Test Results less than 1 year old
Valid ID
$ 725.00 tuition cost
Pass math and English entrance exam or unofficial college transcript showing at least 30 credits
Functioning email address
Due to COVID-19, WA DoH recommends the NAR pathway to NAC licensing which entails the following:
Apply for NAR license - if you don't have a SSN, contact obraregistry@dshs.wa.gov and ask for candidate ID number.
Complete the online sessions offered by Excel Health Careers Training (EHCT) via ZOOM. Skill demonstrations will be substituted by EHCT skill videos.
Get a (paid) job using your NAR license and work a minimum of 40 hours - this job will substitute for your clinical training.
Come to EHCT to do your written final exam. After passing, you get a certificate of completion. You can work as a CNA.
When the WA CNA state exam re-opens, return to EHCT to get skill training and testing. This is called circling back.
The above steps need not be taken sequentially; we actually advise you to complete the above steps concurrently.
NOTE: 3 days out 10 days of the first days extend by 2 hours.
CNA course includes:
HIVAIDS Course
AHA Adult CPRFA/AED
NOTE: The last day is a clinical day with different hours (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
HCA - CNA course requirements include:
2 Steps TB Test Results less than 1 year old
Valid ID
$ 485.00 tuition cost
Valid/current HCA license
Functioning email address
Due to COVID-19, WA DoH recommends the NAR pathway to NAC licensing which entails the following:
Complete the online sessions offered by Excel Health Careers Training (EHCT) via ZOOM. Skill demonstrations will be substituted by EHCT skill videos.
Get a (paid) job using your HCA license and work a minimum of 40 hours - this job will substitute for your clinical training.
Come to EHCT to do your written final exam. After passing, you get a certificate of completion. You can work as a CNA.
When the WA CNA state exam re-opens, return to EHCT to get skill training and testing. This is called circling back.
The above steps need not be taken sequentially; we actually advise you to complete the above steps concurrently.
Keep your receipts carefully. Some or all of the trainings costs are reimbursable. Inquire around because some employers help with training costs upfront.