Noncredit Nursing Assistant Programs
Begin your journey in healthcare. Our noncredit nursing assistant courses combine practical skills, real-world experience,
and supportive instruction to prepare you for certification and entry-level patient
care roles.
The noncredit CNA Fast-Track course provides the basics in care-giving skills for entry-level employment in healthcare. It includes instruction of personal care skills, roles and responsibilities of nursing assistants, communication skills, and safe and emergency procedures.
This course fulfills the CNA prerequisite for the Wenatchee Valley College nursing program.
See the steps to earn an Nursing Assistant Certified credential within a WVC nursing assistant class: Path to NAC Credential WVC
Applications are accepted for open classes only (see class schedules below).
1. Complete the CNA FastTrack application and the following requirements:
- TB test (negative blood test or at least the first step of the 2-step PPD skin tests)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
- Current season flu vaccination (fall, winter, and early spring classes)
Details and instructions for these requirements are outlined in the application.
Completion of the two background checks will be required after registration.
2. Bring completed application and official documentation of requirements to our office to register for class.*
- Incomplete requirements or unofficial documentation will not be accepted
- If requirements are incomplete registration will not be processed
- Full payment is due at the time of registration, or submit a completed Commitment to Pay form FastTrack from a third party
- Information and due dates for the DSHS background check and the Complio national background
check will be provided at time of registration
*If you are out of the area, we can explore other options. Please reach out.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions - we are happy to help!
email: ceinfo@wvc.edu | phone: 509.682.6900
SUMMER - WENATCHEE CAMPUS
Schedule in development. Please check back.
Waitlist Process
If a class is full, students can bring in their completed paperwork (a grace period
may be extended for background checks) for review. If application and documentation
are in order, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available we will
reach out.
- 20+ days before class starts, you will have 3 business days to submit paperwork and register
- 10-19 days before class starts, you will have 2 business days to submit paperwork and register
- Less than 10 days before class starts, you will have 24 hours (not counting weekends/holidays) to submit paperwork and register.
- Theory and skills in the classroom/lab
- Clinical experience at a local long-term care facility
- WA DOH Nursing Assistant Certified Credential application
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid
- WA DOH NAC skills exam (first attempt)
*Note that attendance is mandatory for all course elements
- Minimum 80% grade for classroom portion (theory, skills, BLS/First Aid) AND full attendance
- Pass clinical experience competency with skills and safety
- Pass the NAC skills exam
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the NAC written exam. The written exam (additional cost) is administered by the testing agency Credentia. Students will receive information about this in class.
The full class fee is due at the time of registration. The CNA FastTrack class is noncredit and ineligible for financial aid. There are no payment plan options.
- Needs-based financial assistance may be available for eligible students through the WVC Student Grants Center.
Please note that applying for and securing grant funds can take time. It is recommended to begin this process as soon as possible. - Some employers may reimburse or pay for training.
Students seeking financial assistance through grants, employers, or others must secure the funding or submit a completed Commitment to Pay form FastTrack at the time of registration.
This noncredit "bridge" course provides training for Home Care Aides to transition to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA). Training includes classroom/lab instruction and hands-on clinical experience at a local long-term care facility. Basic Life Support training is included.
Students who successfully complete the coursework and meet instructor evaluation
requirements will take the Washington state nursing assistant skills exam on the final
day of class (first attempt included in the course). Passing the skills exam is required
to pass the course. After successfully completing the course, students become eligible
to take the written certification exam (scheduled separately).
*This program is available to home care aides who can provide proof of active Washington State Home Care Aide Certification.*
Applications are accepted for open classes only (see class schedules below).
1. Complete the HCA to CNA Bridge application and requirements:
- TB test (negative blood test or at least the first step of the 2-step PPD skin tests)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
- Current season flu vaccination (fall, winter, and early spring classes)
Details and instructions for these requirements are outlined in the application
Completion of the two background checks will be required after registration.
Documentation of active WA Home Care Aide certification is due 2 weeks before the start of class.
2. Bring completed application and official documentation of all requirements to our office to register for class. *
- Incomplete requirements or unofficial documentation will not be accepted
- If requirements are incomplete registration will not be processed
- Full payment is due at the time of registration, or submit a completed Commitment to Pay form CNA Bridge from a third party
- Information and due dates for the DSHS background check and the Complio national background
check will be provided at time of registration.
*If you are out of the area, we can explore other options. Please reach out.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions - we are happy to help!
email: ceinfo@wvc.edu | phone: 509.682.6900
August 31 - September 8 Registration: OPENS JUNE 15th
WENATCHEE CAMPUS
$675 +expenses incurred to fulfill entry requirements
| August 31 | M | 7:30AM - 11:30AM | |
| September 1-2 | Tu, W | 7:30AM - 4:30PM | |
| September 3-4 | Th, F | 6:00AM - 3:00PM | Clinicals |
| September 8 | Tu | Announced in class | NAC Skills Exam |
Waitlist Process
If a class is full, students can bring in their completed paperwork (a grace period
may be extended for background checks) for review. If application and documentation
are in order, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available we will
reach out.
- 20+ days before class starts, you will have 3 business days to submit paperwork and register
- 10-19 days before class starts, you will have 2 business days to submit paperwork and register
- Less than 10 days before class starts, you will have 24 hours (not counting weekends/holidays) to submit paperwork and register.
- Theory and skills in the classroom/lab
- Clinical experience at a local long-term care facility
- WA DOH Nursing Assistant Certified Credential application
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- WA DOH NAC skills exam (first attempt)
*Note that attendance is mandatory for all course elements
- Minimum 80% grade for classroom portion (theory, skills, BLS) AND full attendance
- Pass clinical experience competency with skills and safety
- Pass the NAC skills exam
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the NAC written exam. The written exam (additional cost) is administered by the testing agency Credentia. Students will receive information about this in class.
The full class fee is due at the time of registration. The CNA Bridge classes are noncredit and ineligible for financial aid. There are no payment plan options.
- Needs-based financial assistance may be available for eligible students through the WVC Student Grants Center.
Please note that applying for and securing grant funds can take time. It is recommended to begin this process as soon as possible. - Some employers may reimburse or pay for training.
Students seeking financial assistance through grants, employers, or others must secure the funding or submit a completed Commitment to Pay form CNA Bridge at the time of registration.
This noncredit "bridge" course provides training for a Medical Assistant Certified to transition to a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Training includes classroom/lab instruction and hands-on clinical experience at a local long-term care facility. Basic Life Support training is included.
Students who successfully complete the coursework and meet instructor evaluation
requirements will take the Washington state nursing assistant skills exam on the final
day of class (first attempt included in the course). Passing the skills exam is required
to pass the course. After successfully completing the course, students become eligible
to take the written certification exam (scheduled separately).
*This program is available to Washington State Medical Assistants-Certified. Proof
of credential is required.*
Applications are accepted for open classes only (see class schedules below).
Complete the MA to CNA Bridge application and requirements:
- TB test (negative blood test or at least the first step of the 2-step PPD skin tests)
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
- Current season flu vaccination (fall, winter, and early spring classes)
- Proof of active WA State Medical Assistant Certified license
Details and instructions for these requirements are outlined in the application
Completion of the two background checks will be required after registration.
Documentation of active WA Medical Assistant-Certified credential is due 2 weeks before the start of class.
Bring completed application and official documentation of all requirements to our office to register for class. *
- Incomplete requirements or unofficial documentation will not be accepted
- If requirements are incomplete registration will not be processed
- Full payment is due at the time of registration, or submit a completed Commitment to Pay form CNA Bridge from a third party
- Information and due dates for the DSHS background check and the Complio national background
check will be provided at time of registration.
*If you are out of the area, we can explore other options. Please reach out.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions - we are happy to help!
email: ceinfo@wvc.edu | phone: 509.682.6900
August 31 - September 8 Registration: OPENS JUNE 15th
WENATCHEE CAMPUS
$675 +expenses incurred to fulfill entry requirements
| August 31 | M | 7:30AM - 11:30AM | |
| September 1-2 | Tu, W | 7:30AM - 4:30PM | |
| September 3-4 | Th, F | 6:00AM - 3:00PM | Clinicals |
| September 8 | Tu | Announced in class | NAC Skills Exam |
Waitlist Process
If a class is full, students can bring in their completed paperwork (a grace period
may be extended for background checks) for review. If application and documentation
are in order, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available we will
reach out.
- 20+ days before class starts, you will have 3 business days to submit paperwork and register
- 10-19 days before class starts, you will have 2 business days to submit paperwork and register
- Less than 10 days before class starts, you will have 24 hours (not counting weekends/holidays) to submit paperwork and register.
- Theory and skills in the classroom/lab
- Clinical experience at a local long-term care facility
- WA DOH Nursing Assistant Certified Credential application
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- WA DOH NAC skills exam (first attempt)
*Note that attendance is mandatory for all course elements
- Minimum 80% grade for classroom portion (theory, skills, BLS) AND full attendance
- Pass clinical experience competency with skills and safety
- Pass the NAC skills exam
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the NAC written exam. The written exam (additional cost) is administered by the testing agency Credentia. Students will receive information about this in class.
The full class fee is due at the time of registration. The CNA Bridge classes are noncredit and ineligible for financial aid. There are no payment plan options.
- Needs-based financial assistance may be available for eligible students through the WVC Student Grants Center.
Please note that applying for and securing grant funds can take time. It is recommended to begin this process as soon as possible. - Some employers may reimburse or pay for training.
Students seeking financial assistance through grants, employers, or others must secure the funding or submit a completed Commitment to Pay form CNA Bridge at the time of registration.
Connect with us
| In Person | Phone | |
| Wenatchee Campus Mish ee twie Building Suite 1121 (main floor) |
ceinfo@wvc.edu | 509.682.6900 |