CNA Classes in Shoreline, WA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Shoreline has 3 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 Shoreline
Each program below appears on Washington's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avamere Richmond Beach | 19235 15th Ave. NW, 98177 | Nursing Home | — |
| Nursing Assistant Training Institute | 15235 Aurora Ave N Ste. 101, 98133 | Private | — |
| Shoreline Community College | 16101 Greenwood Ave North, 98133 | 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 Shoreline
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Shoreline, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Shoreline.
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 Shoreline
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)
- Puyallup (5)
- Bellingham (4)
- Longview (4)
- Moses Lake (4)
- Renton (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Shoreline
- How many CNA classes are in Shoreline, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Shoreline. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Shoreline?
- Programs in Shoreline 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 Shoreline?
- 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 Shoreline.