CNA Classes in Puyallup, WA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Puyallup has 5 CNA training programs on Washington's approved list. Washington requires 108 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Washington is $49,180 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Puyallup
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park Technical College at the Pierce County Skills Center | 16117 Canyon Road East, 98375 | High School | — |
| Emerald Ridge High School | 12405 184TH ST E, 98374 | High School | — |
| Pennant at Rainier Rehabilitation | 920 12th Ave. SE, 98372 | Private | — |
| Puyallup High School | 105 7th St. SW, 98371 | High School | — |
| Rogers High School | 12801 86th Ave E, 98373 | High School | — |
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 Puyallup
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Puyallup, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Puyallup.
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 Puyallup
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Bellingham (4)
- Longview (4)
- Moses Lake (4)
- Renton (4)
- Seattle (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Puyallup
- How many CNA classes are in Puyallup, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Puyallup. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Puyallup?
- Programs in Puyallup 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 Puyallup?
- 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 5 nursing homes in Puyallup.