CNA Training in Seattle, WA
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Seattle.
Washington CNA Requirements at a Glance
Training Hours
85 hours minimum (most programs run 108+ hours)
Minimum Age
18
Exam Vendor
Credentia
Time to Cert
5–10 weeks for entry-level NA-R; full NA-C requires up to 4 additional months under federal OBRA rules
Programs in Seattle
Seattle Central College - Nursing Assistant Certified
1701 Broadway
Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) Training
Duration: 8-9 weeks
Phone: (206) 934-5278
Becoming a CNA in Washington
Becoming a CNA in Washington — formally called a Nursing Assistant-Certified or NA-C — follows a uniquely flexible two-tier pathway that no other state quite matches. You can either apply for the full NA-C credential after completing training, or apply first for the entry-level Nursing Assistant-Registered (NA-R) credential, start working in a nursing home for pay, and then complete the full NA-C training and exam within four months under federal OBRA rules. Most no-experience candidates choose the NA-R-first pathway because it lets them start earning a CNA wage 4 to 6 weeks earlier than the traditional training-then-test sequence.