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CNA FastTrack

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 safety and emergency procedures.

This course fulfills the CNA prerequisite for the Wenatchee Valley College nursing program.

Applications are accepted for open classes only (see class schedules below).

1.  Complete the CNA FastTrack application and the following requirements:

  1. TB test
    Negative blood test or at least the first step of the 2-step PPD skin tests (the second step must be completed on schedule and submitted when complete)

  2. Hepatitis B vaccination or positive titer

  3. 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


Please reach out to us if you have any questions - we are happy to help!   
email:  ceinfo@wvc.edu   |   phone: 509.682.6900

July 6 - August 4    WENATCHEE CAMPUS    

Registration:  Opens May 4th
Class Status:  FULL - Waitlist

Click HERE for Application

$1,675 to register. See Estimated Expenses below for additional information

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. Application, documentation, and payment will be due to secure a spot.

  • 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 (additional fee, see Estimated Expenses below)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid
  • WA DOH NAC skills exam (first attempt)

*Note that attendance is mandatory for all course elements

  1. Minimum 80% grade for classroom portion (theory, skills, BLS/First Aid) AND full attendance
  2. Pass clinical experience competency with skills and safety
  3. 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 takes time. It is recommended to begin this process as soon as possible.

  • Some employers may reimburse or pay for training. It is the student's responsibility to communicate with their employer, make arrangements, and understand any obligations/expectations. 


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.