CNA bridge training offered

The Care Careers Academy will offer a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) “Bridge Program” for Home Care Aids (HCA’s) who want to obtain CNA Certification without having to attend a full 107 hour CNA class. The Bridge class is a 24-hour course that will be held November 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will need to take and pass the state CNA Certification Test to obtain certification. Prerequisites for enrollees consist of having an up-to-date certification from Washington State as a Certified Home Care Aid.

CNA training allows graduates to work in nursing homes, Home Care and Home Health, Hospice care, work with the disabled, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals. CNA training is a pre-requisite for many nursing schools. To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement services call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit http://www.carecareersacademy.com. The school is located across the street from St. John Medical Center at 862 15th Ave., Longview.