HCA/MA to CNA bridge training course offered

The Care Careers Academy is offering a daytime Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Bridge program for Home Care Aides (HCAs) and Medical Assistants (MAs). This course will start Tuesday, December 6 and includes classroom instruction, skills training and five hours of clinical experience. Prerequisites for enrollees consist of having an up-to-date certification from Washington State as a Certified Home Care Aide or Medical Assistant. Students will need to take and pass the state CNA Certification Test to obtain certification. Evening classes will return in May 2017.

CNA certification allows graduates to work in a variety of medical settings including nursing homes, doctor’s offices, retirement homes, adult family homes and hospitals, as well as in-home senior/disabled care. CNA training is also a prerequisite for many nursing schools. There is currently a high demand for CNAs locally and throughout the United States. Nursing Assistant careers hold one of the top five positions for job growth in the nation due to the aging population.

To learn more about career opportunities, tuition, schedules and job placement call Care Careers Academy at 360-636-4045 or visit http://www.carecareersacademy.com. The registration office is located at Elder Options across the street from St. John Medical Center at 872 15th Avenue, Longview.