CNA Programs in Washington

There are many terrific benefits to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Washington, including an abundance of employment opportunities, flexible schedules, job security, and a good median salary.

Requirements to Become a CNA in Washington

The first step involved in becoming a CNA in Washington is to enroll in and complete a CNA program that is state-approved. According to rules set by the state of Washington, CNA programs must consist of at least 85 hours of training. Further, your program must include a mixture of classroom lectures and clinical training.

After completing your CNA training, you will be able to sit for the state's CNA Certification Exam. Passing this exam will place your name on the state's Nurse Aide Registry.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Washington

Of course, you will want to choose one of the best schools in Washington for your training. To help you with that, we are listing some of the top schools in the state below:

1. Clark College

   1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 (360) 699-6398

2. Walla Walla Community College

   500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 522-2500

3. Wenatchee Valley College

   1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 682-6800

4. Grays Harbor College

   1620 Edward P Smith Dr, Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 532-9020

5. Green River College

   12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092 (253) 833-9111

6. Bellevue College

   3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 564-1000

7. Bellingham Technical College

   3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 752-7000

8. Whatcom Community College

   237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 383-3000

9. Centralia College

   600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-9391

10. Highline College

    2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 (206) 878-3710

11. Everett Community College

    2000 Tower St, Everett, WA 98201 (425) 388-9100

12. Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 739-8100

13. Clover Park Technical College

    4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 589-5800

14. Lower Columbia College

    1600 Maple St, Longview, WA 98632 (360) 442-2311

15. Edmonds Community College

    20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 (425) 640-1459

16. Big Bend Community College

    7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 793-2222

17. Columbia Basin Job Corps

    6739 24th Ave NE Bldg 2402, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 762-5581

18. Columbia Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

    6739 24th Ave NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 793-1663

19. Skagit Valley College

    2405 E College Way, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-7600

20. South Puget Sound Community College

    2011 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 (360) 596-5200

21. Columbia Basin College

    2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-0511

22. Peninsula College

    1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-9277

23. Renton Technical College

    3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 (425) 235-2352

24. North Seattle College

    9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 934-3600

25. Seattle Central College

    1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 934-3800

26. South Seattle College

    6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 (206) 934-5300

27. Olympic College

    937 Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 432-5400

28. Shoreline Community College

    16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 (206) 546-4101

29. Spokane Community College

    1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217 (509) 533-7000

30. Bates Technical College

    1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 680-7000

31. Tacoma Community College

    6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466 (253) 566-5000

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Washington

CNAs are needed in Washington, and the demand is expected to rise over the next eight years. Overall employment of CNAs in Washington is projected to grow by 11.6% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs make a median salary of $46,430 per year in Washington.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Washington below to get a detailed picture.

Washington Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in Washington, you can contact the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, Residential Care Services at: