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Excel Health Careers CNA Training, Tacoma & Des Moines:
With two training facilities in Tacoma and Des Moines WA, Excel Health Careers CNA Training provides a fully-accredited three-week Certified Nursing Assistant training program, as well as shorter-term Nurse Delegation, First Aid and HIV Prevention programs. Opened in 2002, Excel Health Careers CNA Training is fully-licensed by the state of Washington. Classes are designed to give students flexible options - with day, evening, and weekend classes available from both of our training facilities.

Why Choose Excel Health Careers CNA Training?

The school opened in 2002 and has been preparing students to be nurse assistants, acquire First Aid/CPR card, HIV, Nurse Delegation and Fundamentals of Care-giving since then. Here are 7 key reasons to join us:

- At Excel Health Careers CNA Training, we will help you get started in pursuing your career in healthcare.
- We have over 10 years of experience in CNA Training.
- We are licenced by the state of Washington under Chapter 28C.10 RCW.
- Our program is approved by the State of Washington Department of Health and Social Services, as meeting the federal and state regulations for nursing assistant training.
- Our training is only 3 weeks long
- Our students who work as CNA earn well above $13.00 an hour
- We guarantee you quality, professionalism and satisfaction.

Accredited Nursing Assistant & Healthcare Programs:


Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program:
Duration: 3 weeks. Training Modules:

- CPR and First Aid
- Control of HIV and other infections
- Personal Care Skills
- Clinical internship
- Vital signs 

Further programs include:
- Core Basic Training
- Dementia Specialty Caregiver
- Dementia Specialty Manager
- Mental Health Long-Term Care Worker
- Mental Health Manager Specialty
- Nurse Delegation for Nursing Assistants
- Nurse Delegation with emphasis on Diabetes
- First Aid/CPR Training
- HIV/AIDS Prevention Program 

Student Testimonials:
"I am glad I went to Excel Health Careers to get my CNA Training. The school has great class choices that try to fit into your schedule as much as possible and even more important there is always someone there to help or assist you. Incredible!"
- Jacqueline (CNA, Gardens at Issaquah)

"Excel Health Careers CNA Training is a great place because our questions are always answered. We get equal opportunities no matter where we come from or what our believes are! I thank them for everything they have done for me."
- Hamdi (CNA, Bellevue Health Care Facility)

"I wanted to become licensed nurse and being a CNA was a good start. Mary was there as a guide for me because she has gone through it all and she is easily approachable. She encouraged me to pursue my goals and she also let me know that she shall always be there for me. I feel like Mary's daughter!"
- Genevieve, (CNA, Providence Health Care)

Email: Contact Us
Address: Ste A. 1612 S Mildred St, Tacoma, Washington, 98465, USA
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