HCA Bridge to CNA Program
HCA (Home Care Aide) Bridge to NAC (Nursing Assistant Certified)
ProCare Academy recognizes Home Care Aids desire to further their education to a nursing assistant certified (NAC). This course provides the basic understanding and skills required for nursing assistants in today’s healthcare settings. There are multiple learning opportunities with a comprehensive lecture, hands on practice, and supportive learning environments. Basic focus includes basic adult and geriatric care, an introduction to pediatric care, and meets all Washington State and OBRA requirements.
Program includes 36 hours of lecture/lab/clinical training. You will need to create a user account on our website before you can register for this program.
When you find the class you want to join please contact us or stop by and see us. Student's are not able to register for the Bridge class without assistance. Walk-in office hours: Mon/Tues/Fri 1:30pm-5:30pm in Lakewood and Wed/Thur 1:30pm-5:30pm in Olympia.
Costs:
| Registration Fee (non-refundable): | $40.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $500.00 |
| Textbook & Workbook Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics 6th ed | $60.00 |
| Gait Belt | $15.00 |
| Scrub Top | $20.00 |
All fees are due and payable before the start of class. The registration fee is non-refundable; see our refund policies about other fees
Equipment Required
Shoes – Clean and in good repair (athletic/tennis shoes work great – any color)
Watch with a second hand (recommended)
Textbooks (Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics 6th ed)
Gait belt (recommended)
Scrub top (any shade of grey is okay for the bridge program)