Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant Resources

CNA Skills Video

Youtube link:

CNA Skills Videos

Nursing Assistant - Certified license (CNA)

Apply for New License

Instructions: www.doh.wa.gov – OnlineLicensing

Online application: secureaccess.wa.gov/myAccess/saw

Paper application: www.doh.wa.gov/Documents

Renewal of License

Online application: secureaccess.wa.gov/myAccess/saw

Existing User instructions: www.doh.wa.gov/ExistingUser

Non-Refundable Fee Type	Fee amount
Application for certification	$85
Certification renewal	$95

Nursing Assistant - Registered license (NAR)

Instructions: www.doh.wa.gov – OnlineLicensing

Online application: secureaccess.wa.gov/myAccess/saw

Paper application: www.doh.wa.gov/Documents

Non-Refundable Fee Type	Fee amount
Application	$85

Check license status

License Verification: fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/

Department of Health: 360-236-4700

Credentia State Testing

Credentia Login: login

Online Written Test information: https://credentia.com/online-exams

Skills Packet: WA-Handbook.pdf

Customer Service: 888-252-8712

WA DOH Frequently Asked Questions

doh.wa.gov/NursingAssistantFAQs

FAQ

I passed my CNA tests, what do I do now?

Congratulation on passing your exams! Now you will need to apply for your CNA license through the Department of Health. Find the links above in the CNA section.

Do I have to renew my license?

Your license expires every 1 year on your Birthday.

Do I need an NAR and a CNA?

No, Your CNA license will replace your NAR license.

Should the student’s enrollment be terminated or should the student withdraw for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule.

Sparrow Healthcare Education, LLC will refund all money paid if the applicant is not accepted. This includes instances where a starting class is canceled by Sparrow Healthcare Education.
Sparrow Healthcare Education, LLC will refund all money paid if the applicant cancels within five business days (excluding Sundays and holidays) after the day the contract is signed or an initial payment is made, as long as the applicant has not begun training.
The registration fee is a fee charged to process the student application and establish a student record system. The registration fee will be obtained by Sparrow Healthcare Education, LLC if the student cancels after the fifth business day after signing the contract or making an initial payment.

If training is terminated after the student enters classes, Sparrow Healthcare Education will retain the registration fee plus a percentage of the total tuition in the following table:

If the student completes this amount of training:	Sparrow Healthcare Education will keep this percentage of the tuition cost:
One week or up to 10%, whichever is less	10%
More than one week or 10% whichever is less but less than 25%	25%
25% but less than 50%	50%
More than 50%	100%

If a student completes and receives certifications, the below fees will be retained in addition to the percentage of total tuition.
- HIV/AIDS 7-Hour certification: $75.00
- AHA First Aid/CPR infant, child, adult: $50.00
When calculating refunds, the official date of a student’s termination is the last day of recorded attendance:
1. When Sparrow Healthcare Education receives notice of the student’s intention to discontinue the training program;
2. When the student is terminated for a violation of a published school policy which provides for termination; or,
3. When a student, without notice fails to attend classes.
All refunds will be paid within 30 calendar days of the student’s official termination date.