CNA Classes in Tacoma, WA: 6 State-Approved Programs
Tacoma has 6 CNA training programs on Washington's approved list. Washington requires 108 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Tacoma area is $51,990 a year, 6% above the Washington figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Tacoma
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 Pacific Ridge | 3625 East B Street, 98404 | Nursing Home | — |
| Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound | 630 S Pearl. St, 98225 | Nursing Home | — |
| Bates Technical College | 1101 South Yakima Avenue, 98405 | College | — |
| Supreme Nursing Academy of Givers | 6430 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 101, 98409 | Private | — |
| Tacoma Community College | 6501 S 19th St, 98466 | College | — |
| Visiting Angels | 1401 S Union Avenue, 98405 | Nursing Home | — |
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 Tacoma
CMS lists 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tacoma, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Tacoma.
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 Tacoma
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Tacoma
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)
- Lakewood (5)
- Olympia (5)
- Puyallup (5)
- Bellingham (4)
- Longview (4)
- Moses Lake (4)
- Renton (4)
- Seattle (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Tacoma
- How many CNA classes are in Tacoma, WA?
- Washington's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Tacoma. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Tacoma?
- Typical CNA pay in the Tacoma area is $51,990 a year, or $25.00 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Washington figure is $49,180.
- How long is CNA training in Tacoma?
- Programs in Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
- 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 11 nursing homes in Tacoma.