Steps for CNA Licensing
A SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account is your secure online login for Washington State services. If you're applying for your CNA license, you'll use your SAW account to access the Washington State Department of Health licensing portal, submit your application, and track your license status.
HELMS Application: After creating your SAW account, you'll access HELMS (Healthcare Enforcement and Licensing Management System) to apply for your Washington State CNA license, renew your credential, upload required documents, and track your application or license status.
Credentia: Credentia is the testing provider for Washington State's CNA certification exam. You'll use it to register for your exam, schedule your test date, access study resources, and view your exam results.
Think of it like this:
SAW = Your secure login.
HELMS = The Washington State licensing portal.
Credentia = The CNA testing provider.
