CNA Classes in District of Columbia: 13 State-Approved Programs
District of Columbia approves 13 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026.
District of Columbia requires 125 training hours (40 clinical), 50 above the federal minimum of 75, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 6 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in District of Columbia earns $47,700 a year ($22.93 an hour), 13% above the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).
CNA classes in District of Columbia at a glance
- •13 approved programs on the official state list, across 1 cities.
- •Required training: 125 hours, 40 of them clinical.
- •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c).
- •Typical pay once certified: $47,700 a year in District of Columbia.
- •After the exam, certification is listed on the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry.
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.
Showing 13 of 13 state-approved CNA programs in District of Columbia.
Washington 13 programs
Academy of Hope APCSCNAFull Approval
2315 18th Place, NE, Washington, 20018
(202) 269-6623
Accessibility Excellence Academy HealthcareCNALevel III Conditional Approval-BON
1818 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 232, Washington, 20002
(202) 735-0989
Allied Health & Technology InstituteHHA, CNA, and BridgePending OSSE appeal
2000 Rhode Island Avenue, NE 2nd FL, Washington, 20018
(202) 526-3535
Calvin Coolidge Senior High School (DCPS)CNA & BridgeFull Approval
6315 5th Street, NW, Washington, 20011
(202) 671-6080
Carlos Rosario International School CharterCNAFull Approval
514 V Street, NE, Washington, 20002
(202) 797-4700
Health Write Training CenterCNA, HHA, and BridgeFull Approval
2303 14th Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, 20009
(202) 600-7411
Immaculate School of AlliedHHA
2514 24th Street, NE, Washington, 20018
(240) 304-6890
Innovative Institute, INCHHAPending OSSE appeal; CLOSED
1805 Montana Avenue, NE, Washington, 20002
(202) 747-3450
Opportunities Industrialization Center of WashingtonHHAClosed July 5, 2024
3016 Martin Luther King JR, Avenue, NE, Washington, 20032
(202) 373-0330
Summa Prime School of HealthcareCNALevel III Conditional Approval-BON
2701 Military Road NW #7, Washington, 20015
(240) 415-8083
Time for ChangeCNAFull Approval
101 Xenia Street SW, Suite 200, Washington, 20032
(202) 655-5803
Trinity Washington University HealthCNAFull Approval
125 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, 20017
(202) 884-9000
University of District of Columbia Community CollegeCNAFull Approval
5171 South Dakota Avenue, NE, Washington, 20017
(202) 274-5941
Source: District of Columbia approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 13 programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNA classes are there in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's official approved-program list names 13 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Washington. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How long is CNA training in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia requires 125 total training hours, including 40 clinical hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 6 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.
Are there free CNA classes in District of Columbia?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. Ask nursing facilities near you which run their own approved programs.
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. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry if you are unsure.
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About this list
Programs are mirrored from District of Columbia's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.