The Nursing Assistant Alternative “Bridge” Program is designed for the Home Care Aid Certified caregivers. The curriculum is 40 hours total and is taught over a Five-day period. The course equips students with the Nursing Assistant Certified standards of practice and competencies not taught in the 75-hour Home-Care Aid Training (HCA).
After the successful completion of all student work (assignments, written work and practical exams) and the clinical experience, students will receive a New Chapters’ certificate of completion and will then be eligible for the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification Examination.
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The nursing assistant training program consists of 120 hours.
The first phase of the program, the preclinical phase, is made up of classroom lecture, discussion, videos, and projects, seven hours of HIV/AIDS education and certification, CPR/First Aid education and certification. Successful completion of all student work, as well as written and practical exams, will allow a student to move into the clinical experience phase of their training.
The clinical experience phase of the program consists of 40 hours of clinical experience at a healthcare facility working with patients or residents. During this phase of the program, students will be required to meet a list of clinical objectives for course completion. Students will be supervised at all times by a New Chapters State approved Licensed Nurse while at the clinical facility.
Upon successful completion of the clinical experience, students will receive a New Chapters’ certificate of completion and will then be eligible for the Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification Examination.
A CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator) course is a short but intensive training program designed to teach individuals with little or no medical background the critical, lifesaving skills needed to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies until professional medical help arrives.
The course typically adheres to the standards set by major organizations like the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
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The Mental Health (MH) Specialty Training Certificate is a required certification in Washington State for long-term care workers who support residents living with mental illness in facility settings.
This training is mandatory for compliance in settings like Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living Facilities that serve clients with mental health needs.
The 8-hour curriculum focuses on building the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and person-centered care for individuals with mental health conditions:
Boundaries and Approaching Behaviors: Setting professional boundaries and implementing person-centered approaches to manage challenging or confusing behaviors.
Understanding Mental Disorders: An introduction to common mental illnesses and how they affect an individual’s thinking, feeling, and behavior.
Trauma-Informed Care: Learning how a person’s history of trauma can impact their current needs and how to provide compassionate, supportive care.
Communication Dynamics: Utilizing respectful, effective, and therapeutic communication to build trust and promote wellness.
Crisis Management & Suicide Prevention: Recognizing warning signs of crisis or self-harm and knowing the appropriate response and intervention resources.