CNA Classes in Spokane, WA: 9 State-Approved Programs
Spokane has 9 CNA training programs on Washington's approved list. Washington requires 108 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Spokane area is $47,240 a year, 4% below the Washington figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Spokane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera Care East | 414 South University Road, 99206 | Nursing Home | — |
| EmpRes at Royal Park | 302 E Wedgewood Ave, 99208 | Private | — |
| New Chapters In Healthcare Education | 320 W Spofford Ave, 99205 | Private | — |
| Newtech Skills Center | 4141 N Regal Street, 99207 | High School | — |
| Providence Health Training | 1313 N Atlantic Ste 4900, 99201 | Private | — |
| Regency at Northpointe | 1224 E Westview Ct., 99218 | Nursing Home | — |
| Sparkle Training Center | 220 E Wellesley Avenue, Ste #201, 99207 | Private | — |
| Spokane Community College | 1810 N Greene Street (Ms2090), 99217 | College | — |
| Vital Healthcare Training | 6704 N Nevada st Ste 7, 99208 | 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 Spokane
CMS lists 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Spokane, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Spokane.
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 Spokane
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Spokane
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
- Federal Way (8)
- Vancouver (7)
- Everett (6)
- Tacoma (6)
- Lakewood (5)
- Olympia (5)
- Puyallup (5)
- Bellingham (4)
- Longview (4)
- Moses Lake (4)
- Renton (4)
- Seattle (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Spokane
- How many CNA classes are in Spokane, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Spokane. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Spokane?
- Typical CNA pay in the Spokane area is $47,240 a year, or $22.71 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Washington figure is $49,180.
- How long is CNA training in Spokane?
- Programs in Spokane 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 Spokane?
- 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 13 nursing homes in Spokane.