CNA Classes in Olympia, WA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Olympia has 5 CNA training programs on Washington's approved list. Washington requires 108 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Olympia area is $48,060 a year, about the same as the Washington figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Olympia
Each program below appears on Washington's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennant at Olympia Transitional Healthcare | 430 Lilly Rd NE., 98506 | Private | — |
| ProCare Academy of Washington - Olympia | 3773 Martin Way E Suite A102, 98506 | Private | — |
| Puget Skilled Nursing | 4001 Capital Mall Dr SW, 98502 | Nursing Home | — |
| South Puget Sound Community College | 2421 Heritage Ct SW, 98502 | College | — |
| Woodard Creek NAC Program | 3333 Ensign Road NE, 98506 | Hospital | — |
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 Olympia
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Olympia, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Olympia.
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 Olympia
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Olympia
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)
- Puyallup (5)
- Bellingham (4)
- Longview (4)
- Moses Lake (4)
- Renton (4)
- Seattle (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Olympia
- How many CNA classes are in Olympia, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Olympia. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Olympia?
- Typical CNA pay in the Olympia area is $48,060 a year, or $23.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Washington figure is $49,180.
- How long is CNA training in Olympia?
- Programs in Olympia 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 Olympia?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Olympia.