CNA Classes in Mount Vernon, WA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Mount Vernon has 3 CNA training programs on Washington's approved list. Washington requires 108 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Mount Vernon area is $49,020 a year, about the same as the Washington figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Mount Vernon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Mount Vernon | 2120 E Division St, 98274 | Nursing Home, Private | — |
| Northwest Career And Technical Academy | 2205 W. Campus Place, 98273 | High School | — |
| Pennant at Mira Vista Care Center | 300 S 18th St., 98274 | Private | — |
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 Mount Vernon
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mount Vernon, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Mount Vernon.
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 Mount Vernon
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Mount Vernon
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.
CNA classes in other Washington cities
- Spokane (9)
- Federal Way (8)
- Vancouver (7)
- Everett (6)
- Tacoma (6)
- Lakewood (5)
- Olympia (5)
- Puyallup (5)
- Bellingham (4)
- Longview (4)
- Moses Lake (4)
- Renton (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Mount Vernon
- How many CNA classes are in Mount Vernon, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Mount Vernon. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Mount Vernon?
- Typical CNA pay in the Mount Vernon area is $49,020 a year, or $23.57 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Washington figure is $49,180.
- How long is CNA training in Mount Vernon?
- Programs in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Mount Vernon.