CNA Classes in Washington, DC: 13 State-Approved Programs
Washington has 13 CNA training programs on District of Columbia's approved list. District of Columbia requires 125 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Washington area is $45,730 a year, 4% below the District of Columbia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Washington
Each program below appears on District of Columbia's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Where CNAs work in Washington
CMS lists 17 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Washington, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Washington.
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.
CNA pay in Washington
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Washington
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take District of Columbia's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the District of Columbia registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in Washington
- How many CNA classes are in Washington, DC?
- District of Columbia's approved nurse aide training list names 13 CNA programs in Washington. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Washington?
- Typical CNA pay in the Washington area is $45,730 a year, or $21.99 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The District of Columbia figure is $47,700.
- How long is CNA training in Washington?
- Programs in Washington follow District of Columbia's requirement of 125 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Washington?
- 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. CMS lists 17 nursing homes in Washington.