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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:
Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98661 (360) 699-6398Walla Walla Community College
500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 522-2500Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 682-6800Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P Smith Dr, Aberdeen, WA 98520 (360) 532-9020Green River College
12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092 (253) 833-9111Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 (425) 564-1000Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 752-7000Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 383-3000Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 736-9391Highline College
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198 (206) 878-3710Everett Community College
2000 Tower St, Everett, WA 98201 (425) 388-9100Lake Washington Institute of Technology
11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 739-8100Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (253) 589-5800Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple St, Longview, WA 98632 (360) 442-2311Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036 (425) 640-1459Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 793-2222Columbia Basin Job Corps
6739 24th Ave NE Bldg 2402, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 762-5581Columbia Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
6739 24th Ave NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 793-1663Skagit Valley College
2405 E College Way, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-7600South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 (360) 596-5200Columbia Basin College
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-0511Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-9277Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 (425) 235-2352North Seattle College
9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 934-3600Seattle Central College
1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 934-3800South Seattle College
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 (206) 934-5300Olympic College
937 Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 432-5400Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 (206) 546-4101Spokane Community College
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217 (509) 533-7000Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 680-7000Tacoma 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.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 20,730 | $23.23 | $48,440 |
Kennewick-Richland, WA | 1,470 | $21.69 | $45,130 |
Bellingham, WA | 840 | $21.51 | $42,130 |
Wenatchee, WA | 510 | $21.42 | $45,120 |
Olympia-Tumwater, WA | 1,010 | $21.34 | $45,050 |
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 550 | $21.55 | $44,980 |
Longview, WA | 540 | $21.29 | $44,390 |
Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 1,020 | $21.46 | $45,690 |
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 3,310 | $20.78 | $43,800 |
Walla Walla, WA | 410 | $20.48 | $43,830 |
Yakima, WA | 1,480 | $20.49 | $41,980 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2023
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:
Washington State Department of Social & Health Services
Residential Care Services
PO Box 45600
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: (360) 725-3571
Fax: (360) 493-2581
Email: [email protected]
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