Renton home care aides with an active Washington HCA credential can reach NA-C through a 40-clock-hour bridge in Federal Way for $800 tuition, in 5 weekdays or about 2.5 weekends, then apply to Valley Medical Center and nursing facilities.
Renton's nursing assistant market: Valley Medical Center with more than 4,000 employees, Kaiser Permanente and Providence operations in the city, skilled nursing and adult family homes, and Seattle hospitals by bus and light rail.
Renton residents have Valley Medical Center in town and a 4-week, 108-hour CNA course about 15 miles south in Federal Way. Compare program types, the $1,100 tuition, the $155 exam, and the bus, light rail, and driving options.