
Have you been thinking about enrolling in a nursing assistant program in Washington, but would like some information pertaining to the career? If you would, you are at the right place! There is currently an increasing need for qualified nursing assistants in the state of Washington, and those who choose this field enjoy many benefits, including comfortable salaries, ample employment opportunities, flexible work schedules, and short training courses.
Certification Requirements in Washington
Nursing assistants in Washington are known as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). There are also registered nursing assistants (RNAs) in the state. RNAs, who do not require formal training, employed in a nursing home have four months to complete an approved training program and testing for certification. To become eligible for certification, you must attend a training course that offers no less than 85 hours of instruction. Upon finishing your course, you are required to complete the nursing assistant's competency exam to be certified.
How to Get Your CNA Certification in Washington
After completing the state-approved nursing assistant course, you will be eligible to apply for a CNA certification, and if your application is approved, you will be able to sit and pass the state's certification exam. You can apply online. Simply go to the Washington State Department of Health website and navigate as follows: Licenses/Permits and Certificates, “Professions: New, renew or update,” “N” (under Professions A to Z), Nursing Assistant, Apply for a license, Nursing Assistant Certified Apply Online, Online application instructions are on our website. Follow the instructions there (you will need to create a Secure Access Washington account if you don’t already have one).
How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Washington
At times during your career as a CNA in Washington, you may need to verify your nursing assistant certification. In such a situation, click on Verify your license (Provider Credential Search) on the Nursing Assistant page of the Department’s website. On the page that shows up, you can verify the current status of your certification.
How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Washington
The state of Washington requires all CNAs to renew their certifications every two years. You can do this online by going to the Nursing Assistant page of the Washington State Department of Health’s website and clicking on “Renew your license.”
How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Washington
If your certification has expired, you will need to reinstate your status. Currently, to reinstate a nursing assistant license in Washington, you will need to retake the nursing assistant license exam.
How to Transfer Your RNA Certification from Washington to Another State
If you wish to transfer your RNA license from Washington to another state, you must abide by the transfer requirements of your new state. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing can help you locate the new state’s proper agency for you to contact and learn about the transfer requirements. Although transfer criteria often varies from state to state, common requirements include license verification, a small transfer fee, continuing education classes, and/or competency testing.
Washington Nurse Aide Registry
If you have additional questions, contact the Washington Nurse Aide Registry 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
Registry Search
State-Approved CNA Programs in Washington
Do you need help finding a CNA school in Washington? If so, here are some of the state-approved schools that offer top quality nursing assistant courses.
American Healthcare CNA Training School
6951 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118Avalon Care Center
495 N 13th Ave #1215, Othello, WA 99344Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98007Bellingham Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225Big Bend Community College
7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837Blossom Health Care, LLC
24437 Russell Rd #108, Kent, WA 98032Blossom Nursing Assistant Training School
8730 S Tacoma Way #102, Lakewood, WA 98499Care Plus Home Health, Inc.
1950 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366Career In Caregiving, LLC
305 Linhart Ave NE, Napavine, WA 98532Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531Clark College
1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98661Clark County CNA Training Center
9120 NE Vancouver Mall Loop #266, Vancouver, WA 98662Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499CNA School of Longview - Health Education Center
5612 Ocean Beach Hwy #112, Longview, WA 98632Columbia Basin College
2600 N 20th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301Columbia Basin Job Corps
6739 24th Ave NE Bldg 2402, Moses Lake, WA 98837Columbia Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
6739 24th Ave NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837Columbia Safety, LLC
418 N Kellogg St Suite D, Kennewick, WA 99336Crystal Point CNA Training School
32105 1st Ave S b2, Federal Way, WA 98003Divine CNA
1707 S 341st Pl, Federal Way, WA 98003DT&T Nursing Assistant Training School
148 SW 153rd St #201, Burien, WA 98166Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036Everett Community College
2000 Tower St, Everett, WA 98201Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P Smith Dr, Aberdeen, WA 98520Green River College
12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA 98092Highline College
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198Lake Washington Institute of Technology
11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034Legacy Training Services
404 N Conway St, Kennewick, WA 99336Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple St, Longview, WA 98632Med Prep
1830 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201Med Smart Academy, LLC
1410 7th St C2, Marysville, WA 98270New Chapters in Healthcare Education
320 W Spofford Ave, Spokane, WA 99205North Seattle College
9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103Northwest NAC Training
11606 NE 66th St #101, Vancouver, WA 98662Nursing Assistant Training
699 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188Nursing Assistant Training Institute
18336 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133Olympic College
937 Alpine Way, Shelton, WA 98584Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles, WA 98362ProCare Academy of Washington
9116 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98499ProCare Academy of Washington
3773A Martin Way E #102, Olympia, WA 98506Renton Technical College
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056Seattle Central College
1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133Simmons & Holliday, Inc.
2625 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98506Skagit Valley College
2405 E College Way, Mt Vernon, WA 98273South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512South Seattle College
6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106Sparrow Healthcare Education
11703 E Sprague Ave C2, Spokane Valley, WA 99206Spokane Community College
1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466Walla Walla Community College
500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362Wenatchee Valley College
1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 98801Wesley Homes Montessori
1122 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA 98198Whatcom Community College
237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226