CNA Classes in Bellingham, WA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Bellingham has 4 CNA training programs on Washington's approved list. Washington requires 108 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Bellingham area is $48,040 a year, about the same as the Washington figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bellingham
Each program below appears on Washington's official approved list. 2 of them are run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Park Health & Rehabilitation | 2726 Alderwood Ave, 98225 | Nursing Home | — |
| Bellingham Technical College | 3028 Lindbergh Ave, 98225 | College | — |
| Spring Creek Assisted Living Facility | 223 East Bakerview Road, 98226 | Private | — |
| Whatcom Community College -- Whatcom County | 237 W Kellogg Rd, 98226 | College | — |
Programs: Washington 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 Bellingham
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bellingham, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bellingham.
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 Bellingham
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Bellingham
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Washington's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Washington Nursing Assistant Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Washington registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Bellingham
- How many CNA classes are in Bellingham, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Bellingham. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Bellingham?
- Typical CNA pay in the Bellingham area is $48,040 a year, or $23.10 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Washington figure is $49,180.
- How long is CNA training in Bellingham?
- Programs in Bellingham follow Washington's requirement of 108 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Bellingham?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Bellingham.