CNA Classes in District of Columbia: 13 State-Approved Programs
District of Columbia's approved nurse aide training list names 13 CNA programs in 1 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. District of Columbia requires 125 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in District of Columbia is $47,700 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
All state-approved CNA programs in District of Columbia
Every program below appears on District of Columbia's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
13 of 13 programs shown
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington · 13 programs | |||
| Academy of Hope APCS Full Approval | 2315 18th Place, NE, 20018 | CNA | (202) 269-6623 |
| Accessibility Excellence Academy Healthcare Level III Conditional Approval-BON | 1818 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 232, 20002 | CNA | (202) 735-0989 |
| Allied Health & Technology Institute Pending OSSE appeal | 2000 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 2nd FL, 20018 | HHA, CNA, and Bridge | (202) 526-3535 |
| Calvin Coolidge Senior High School (DCPS) Full Approval | 6315 5th Street, NW, 20011 | CNA & Bridge | (202) 671-6080 |
| Carlos Rosario International School Charter Full Approval | 514 V Street, NE, 20002 | CNA | (202) 797-4700 |
| Health Write Training Center Full Approval | 2303 14th Street NW, Suite 100, 20009 | CNA, HHA, and Bridge | (202) 600-7411 |
| Immaculate School of Allied | 2514 24th Street, NE, 20018 | HHA | (240) 304-6890 |
| Innovative Institute, INC Pending OSSE appeal; CLOSED | 1805 Montana Avenue, NE, 20002 | HHA | (202) 747-3450 |
| Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington Closed July 5, 2024 | 3016 Martin Luther King JR, Avenue, NE, 20032 | HHA | (202) 373-0330 |
| Summa Prime School of Healthcare Level III Conditional Approval-BON | 2701 Military Road NW #7, 20015 | CNA | (240) 415-8083 |
| Time for Change Full Approval | 101 Xenia Street SW, Suite 200, 20032 | CNA | (202) 655-5803 |
| Trinity Washington University Health Full Approval | 125 Michigan Avenue, NE, 20017 | CNA | (202) 884-9000 |
| University of District of Columbia Community College Full Approval | 5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE, 20017 | CNA | (202) 274-5941 |
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Programs: District of Columbia approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Free CNA training in District of Columbia
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry. How the District of Columbia registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in District of Columbia
- How many CNA classes are there in District of Columbia?
- District of Columbia's approved-program list names 13 CNA training programs in 1 cities, with the most in Washington. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does District of Columbia require?
- District of Columbia requires 125 hours of training, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in District of Columbia?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
- How do I check that a CNA program in District of Columbia is state-approved?
- Every program on this page comes from District of Columbia's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry with questions.