Seattle Central College
1701 Broadway
Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) Training
- Duration:
- 8-9 weeks
- Phone:
- (206) 934-5278
CNA Classes in Seattle, WA
5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Seattle. Tuition ranges from Free. Washington requires 85 hours minimum (most programs run 108+ hours) of training and uses Credentia for the competency exam.
Programs in Seattle
5
Tuition Range
Free
State Required Hours
85 hours minimum (most programs run 108+ hours)
Exam Vendor
Credentia
All CNA Programs in Seattle
Kline Galland Academy
7500 Seward Park Avenue South
Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C)
- Duration:
- ~4.5 weeks
- Cost:
- Free
- Phone:
- (206) 725-8800
Bailey-Boushay House
2720 East Madison Street
Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C)
- Phone:
- (206) 640-6905
Kin On Health Care Center
4416 South Brandon Street
Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C)
- Duration:
- 7-8 weeks
- Cost:
- Free
- Phone:
- (206) 721-3630
Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West
1703 California Avenue SW
Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C)
- Cost:
- Free
- Phone:
- (206) 937-9750
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Seattle
How many CNA training programs are available in Seattle, WA?
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Our directory lists 5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Seattle, WA. All programs must meet Washington's minimum of 85 hours minimum (most programs run 108+ hours) and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Seattle?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Seattle ranges from Free. Kline Galland Academy lists the lowest tuition at Free. 3 programs in Seattle offer no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($155 total ($55 written/oral + $100 skills)), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Seattle?
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Kline Galland Academy offers the shortest published program in Seattle at ~4.5 weeks. Washington requires 85 hours minimum (most programs run 108+ hours) of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (206) 725-8800 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Seattle, WA?
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To work as a CNA in Seattle, you must meet a Washington-approved training program of at least 85 hours minimum (most programs run 108+ hours), pass the Credentia competency exam (Two-part National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam: a 70-question multiple-choice written (or oral) knowledge test plus an in-person skills evaluation), and clear a Washington State Patrol criminal background check plus federal FBI fingerprint clearance. Most candidates complete the full process in 5–10 weeks for entry-level NA-R; full NA-C requires up to 4 additional months under federal OBRA rules.
Are there free CNA classes in Seattle?
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Yes. 3 Seattle programs on this directory offer no-cost CNA training: Kline Galland Academy, Kin On Health Care Center, Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.