Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC) Resources
CNAs/NACs provide hands-on care (including bathing, dressing, and any other basic daily activities) to patients in medical settings under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. They can work in more advanced medical environments, such as nursing homes and hospitals, as well as adult family homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care.
If you're looking to advance your caregiving career, you have a fast track to getting your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate as an HCA through a bridge program.
Food Safety Training
Washington State requires that all food workers have food safety training before handling food served to the public. You are a food worker if you work with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or any surface where people put unwrapped food. Food workers who take a food safety training class and pass the State of Washington exam on food safety basics are issued a Food Worker Card (Food Handler Permit).