Nurse Aide Training Programs in Washington

If you are searching for an affordable CNA training course in the Seattle, Washington area, then the Nursing Assistant Training Institute may be the school offering just what you're looking for. This private nurse aide school in Washington State has been preparing certified nurse assistants for over twenty years, and its CNA training curriculum has been fully approved by the Washington State Department of Health. Nurse aide trainees will complete an average of forty (40) hours of instruction in the classroom setting plus fifty-two (52) hours of clinical training. This five week long program offers a convenient schedule which allows students to attend classes three times per week, either during the day or in the evenings.

Each day consists of four hours of classroom and laboratory instruction. Clinical experiences are conducted in long-term care facilities, require five to seven days to complete, and average eight hours per day. This on-the-job CNA training, also known as clinical time, can be scheduled in the morning or afternoon, depending on each student's preference. Nurse aide instructors include an experienced registered nurse (RN), an occupational therapist, and a CPR instructor. Classes are available every month, and the average cost of this CNA program is $655. Successfully completing the nurse aide course allows students to challenge the CNA certification exam in the state of Washington.

Nurse Assistant Classes in Snohomish County

Caregiver Tech CNA/NAC Program - Lynnwood
15121 Highway 99, Lynnwood, WA 98087
Phone: (425) 775-2676

Warm Beach Health Care Center - Stanwood
20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA 98292
Phone: (360) 652-7585

Regency Care Center of Arlington
620 South Hazel, Arlington, Washington 98223
Phone: (360) 403-8247

Josephine Sunset Home - Stanwood
272nd Place NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292
Phone: (360) 629-2126

Life Care Center of Bothell CNA Program
707 228th Street SW, Bothell, Washington 98021
Phone: (425) 481-8500

Delta Rehabilitation Center Nurse Assistant Program - Snohomish
1705 Terrace Drive, Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone: (360) 568-2168

CNA Classes in Spokane County

American Institute of Medical Careers - Spokane
4000 E. Boone Avenue, Suite #200, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 850-0033

Health Care Training Center - Spokane
12308 East Broadway, Spokane, Washington 99216
Phone: (509) 893-1776

Regency at Northpointe Nurse Aide Course - Spokane
1224 East Westview Court, Spokane, WA 99218
Phone: (509) 465-8800

Providence St. Joseph Care Center - Spokane
17 East 8th Ave., Spokane, Washington 99202
This nursing assistant program is closed.

N.W. Pathways NAC Training Center - Spokane
4105 West Kathleen Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99208
Phone: (509) 496-2550

Fairfield Good Samaritan Center Nursing Assistant Program
503 South Good Samaritan Road, Fairfield, WA 99012
Phone: (509) 283-2118

Avalon Care Center at Northpointe Nurse Aide Training Course - Spokane
9827 North Nevada, Spokane, Washington 99218
Phone: (509) 468-7000

Riverview Lutheran Care Center CNA Training Course - Spokane
East 1841 Upriver Drive, Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: (509) 489-4466

Sunshine Terrace Nurse Aide Training - Spokane
1102 South Raymond, Spokane, Washington 99206
Phone: (509) 926-3547

Cherrywoods Assisted Living - Spokane
100 East Dalke Ave., Spokane, WA 99207
Phone: (509) 489-2289

Manor Care Health Services Nursing Assistant Course - Spokane
6025 North Assembly, Spokane, Washington 99205
Phone: (509) 326-8282

CNA Schools NW, LLC - Spokane
1817 E. Springfield Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: (509) 496-0495

Spokane Community College CNA Training Program - Spokane Campus
1810 North Greene Street, Spokane, Washington 99217
Phone: (509) 533-8151

North Central Care Center Nurse Aide Training - Spokane
1812 North Wall, Spokane, WA 99205
Phone: (509) 328-6030

Spokane Professional-Technical Skills Center
4141 North Regal Street, Spokane, Washington 99207
Phone: (509) 354-7418

Rockwood Retirement Communities C.N.A. Class - Spokane
2903 East 25th Ave., Spokane, WA 99223
Phone: (509) 536-6665

Nursing Assistant Programs in Stevens County

St. Joseph's Hospital - Chewelah
P.O. Box 197, Chewelah, WA 99109
Phone: (509) 935-5265

St. Joseph's Hospital at Jenkins High School - Chewelah
P.O. Box 197, Chewelah, WA 99109
Phone: (509) 935-5265

Pinewood Terrace Nursing Center CNA Program - Colville
P.O. Box 559, Colville, Washington 99114
Phone: (509) 684-2573

Nurse Aide Schools in Washington State ( Page 8 )

Nursing assistant programs prepare individuals for challenging the nurse aide certification exam and for entry level positions in health care environments. Each state has the authority to decide how many hours of training a nursing assistant course must consist of, as long as the minimum federal requirement of seventy-five hours is met. Students interested in attending CNA classes have a wide array of choices when it comes to selecting a training facility.

Nursing assistant courses are conducted at nursing homes, vocational schools, private schools, and community colleges. Program length, admission requirements, and cost of training vary depending on the policies of every training facility. Several states have implemented legislation which requires licensed long-term care facilities to reimburse CNA employees for the costs associated with training. An individual who has paid for nursing assistant training classes and who becomes employed by a nursing home within a year of obtaining certification, is eligible for financial reimbursement. Compared to other training programs in the health care field, nursing assistant classes are relatively short and inexpensive. Obtaining state certification as a CNA is the main requirement for securing a nurse aide job at a nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility.

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions

Name: Pervin H. Date posted: August 01, 2013 - 04:30 AM
Message: Hi, I am moving from Red Spring to Seattle around September. I am getting divorced and like to move back to Seattle. Like any divorced woman I don't have lots of money but I need to get back on my feet soon. How and where can I get help to go to a CNA class? After rent, a place to live, buying furniture and moving expenses I will not have much money for the CNA class. Is there any free class I can go to? Help me please, I don't have family or anyone to show me the way in America, I am Turkish-American and I have no family here or friend.


Name: Admin Date posted: August 02, 2013 - 04:04 PM
Message: There are several community colleges and long-term care facilities in Seattle which have received state approval for their nursing assistant training programs. There is a cost associated with completing any coursework at a community college, including nurse aide programs. Nursing homes may be willing to train potential students for free as long as there is a need in their facility for additional certified nurse assistants. My advice is to call the long-term care facilities around the area where you are moving to and ask if they offer CNA training classes. In case there are no classes scheduled in the upcoming months you always have the option of enrolling at a community college. Two-year colleges try to keep the price of nurse aide programs affordable for interested students and might even help you find sources of financial assistance. Again, it is smart to contact the community colleges in your area and set up an appointment to speak with an academic advisor or a CNA program coordinator.


Samantha on September 07, 2009 at 04:10 PM
I just moved to Washington State and I am trying to get my nurse aide license switched from Indiana to Washington but I am have trouble finding out how to go about it. Any suggestions?


Admin on September 08, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Since you hold an active nursing assistant certification in Indiana, you are eligible to apply for certification by endorsement in Washington State. The Washington Department of Health reviews your application and grants you certification if you meet the state's educational and training requirements. The nurse aide certification by endorsement application may be found here: Certified Nursing Assistant Endorsement Application Packet. Print and read the instructions carefully before you complete the form. If you have further questions regarding the endorsement process you may call the Washington Department of Health nursing assistant certification line at: (360) 236-4700. Good luck!


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CNA Training Requirements

There is a wide disparity between CNA training requirements among the states. The difference lies in the mandatory number of total training hours necessary to complete state-approved CNA classes.


While according to federal law each nursing assistant course should contain a minimum of seventy-five (75) instruction and clinical hours, individual states have the liberty to mandate extra training requirements for certified nursing assistants. The majority of states exceed the threshold federal minimum requirements for nurse aide training programs because they are considered insufficient to result in an optimal and safe level of care for clients.


A review of nationwide state requirements for nurse assistant courses has found that the following states have mandated highest number of CNA program hours: Maine with a minimum of 90 hours of theory, 20 hours of laboratory skills and 70 hours of clinical instruction for a total of 180 hours; California with one hundred and sixty (160) training hours; Delaware and Oregon each requiring one hundred and fifty (150) hours; followed by the state of Alaska with one hundred and forty (140) hours; Virginia, Arizona, and West Virginia have a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) training hours for state-approved classes.

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