Healthcare Programs
WVC Continuing Education has partnered with WVC Allied Health to offer noncredit
healthcare training options.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Fast-Track Course
The 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. CPR training for healthcare providers is included. Upon successful completion
and evaluation by nursing faculty, students are eligible to take the certification
examination for nursing assistants. This course, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite
for the nursing program.
Training consists of classroom/lab time as well as clinical experience at a local long-term care facility.
Course Entry Process
- Review CNA Fast-Track Requirements/Application. If you can fulfill all requirements by the due dates below, continue to registration.
- You can register at anytime. You do NOT need to complete the paperwork before registering. Please see paperwork due dates below.
- Entry requirements and paperwork MUST BE completed by due dates below. Paperwork may
be submitted by email or regular mail:
- Email: smenley@wvc.edu
- Regular mail:
WVC Continuing Education
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Upcoming classes
Please note: All course elements will meet in-person on the WVC campus and in a local
long-term care facility.
May 22 - June 19, 2023 OPEN!
*Paperwork due by May 15*
July 10 - August 7, 2023 OPEN!
*Paperwork due by July 3*
Sept. 11 - Oct. 9, 2023 OPEN!
*Paperwork due by Sept. 1*
Oct. 30 - Dec. 4, 2023 Registration opens 7/1/23
*Paperwork due by Oct. 23*
For detailed class schedules and registration, please visit our registration site.
M.A. to CNA Bridge Course
This noncredit "bridge" course provides training for certified medical assistants
to transition to CNA. Upon successful completion of the course, this 36-hour training
will allow the certified medical assistant to become eligible to take the Nursing
Assistant Certified exam. The course consists of classroom/lab time as well as clinical
experience at a local long-term care facility. CPR for Healthcare Providers training
is included in this course.
*This program is available to Washington State Certified Medical Assistants. Proof
of certification is required.*
Course entry process
- Review MA-CNA Requirements/Application (rev. 3/23)
- If you can fulfill all requirements, continue to registration
- Entry requirements and paperwork MUST BE completed by due dates below. Paperwork may
be submitted by email or regular mail:
- Email: smenley@wvc.edu
- Regular mail:
WVC Continuing Education
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Upcoming Classes
Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, 2023 OPEN!
*Paperwork due by Aug. 14, 2023
**Registration closes on Aug. 14, 2023
For detailed class schedules and registration, please visit our registration site.
HCA to CNA Bridge Course
This noncredit "bridge" course provides training for home care aides to transition
to CNA. Upon successful completion of the course, this 36-hour training will allow
the home care aide to become eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Certified exam.
The course consists of classroom/lab time as well as clinical experience at a local
long-term care facility. CPR for Healthcare Providers training is included in this course.
*This program is available to home care aides who can provide proof of active Washington
State Home Care Aide Certification.*
Course entry process
- Review HCA-CNA Requirements/Application (rev. 3/23)
- If you can fulfill all requirements, continue to registration
- Entry requirements and paperwork MUST BE completed by due dates below. Paperwork may be submitted by email or regular mail:
-
- Email: smenley@wvc.edu
- Regular mail:
WVC Continuing Education
1300 Fifth Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Upcoming Classes
Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, 2023 OPEN!
*Paperwork due by Aug. 14, 2023
**Registration closes on Aug. 14, 2023
For detailed class schedules and registration, please visit our registration site