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Nursing assistant (NAC) programs in Spokane & eastern Washington
10 programs open to the public, and 13 run by employers and schools for their own people. Each shows its length, cost and format as the school publishes them, what backs it, and a link to enroll. 62 open CNA jobs in Washington on the board now.
Who approves these: The Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) approves nursing assistant programs. Every program here is on its list, which shows programs with full or conditional approval. Source: WABON's program list.
Programs open to the public
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Providence Health Training (Providence)
Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (Wed/Thu evenings and selected Saturdays; clinicals at Sacred Heart Medical Center)
- Length
- 77 hours classroom/skills + 80 hours clinical
- Cost
- $1,200 total ($1,000 tuition + $150 lab fees + $50 book fee); WA State skills exam included in tuition
Open to the public: 18 or older, a background check and full attendance. Register online; dates aren't posted.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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Sparkle Training Center
NAC/CNA Program
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (classroom, skills lab, clinical practicum at a nursing facility; weekday daytime)
- Length
- 112 hours (approximately 3 weeks)
- Cost
- $950 plus tax (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee, background check and student ID); textbook/workbook $30, state skills exam $100, written exam $55 and certification application $85 are extra
Start dates are on the school's page. Textbook, exam and certification fees are extra.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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Sparkle Training Center
HCA–CNA Bridge Program
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (classroom/skills lab Mon–Thu plus one clinical day)
- Length
- 40 hours (5 days)
- Cost
- $650 (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee, background check and student ID); textbook/workbook $30 and exam/licensure fees (about $240 per the page) extra
For people who hold an active Washington Home Care Aide credential.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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New Chapters In Healthcare Education
Traditional CNA (Nursing Assistant Certified training)
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (classroom, clinical lab and supervised clinical rotations)
- Length
- 120 hours (in as little as 3 weeks)
- Cost
- $1,200 (includes $100 non-refundable registration fee); scrubs, certification fees, TB test, CPR/First Aid and background check extra; monthly payment plans offered
Start schedule on the school's page.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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New Chapters In Healthcare Education
Bridge CNA (HCA to CNA)
- Where
- Spokane, WA
- Length
- 36 hours (about 3 weeks)
- Cost
- $850 (includes $100 non-refundable registration fee); scrubs, certification fees, TB test and background check extra
Needs an active Washington Home Care Aide credential and a high school diploma or GED.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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Vital Healthcare Training
Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Training
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (skills lab + clinical)
- Length
- 4 weeks (page lists 37 hours of skills lab and 40 hours of clinical)
- Cost
- $850 + tax
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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Vital Healthcare Training
HCA to CNA Bridge Course
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (3 class days + 1 clinical day)
- Length
- 4 days
- Cost
- $500 + tax
For current Home Care Aides.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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Spokane Community College
Nursing Assistant Certified (CNA)
- Where
- Spokane, WA · In person (clinical hours off campus at approved facilities)
- Length
- 1 quarter
- Cost
- Not published: ask the school
Apply and be accepted: up to 10 students a quarter, 18 or older.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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River Mountain Training Center (Newport Hospital & Health Services)
Nursing Assistant – Certified (NA-C) Program
- Where
- Newport, WA
- Length
- 4 weeks (134 clock hours), per Career Bridge
- Cost
- Not published: ask the school
The latest course the hospital posts is from 2024: call 509-447-6318 for the current schedule. The state's Career Bridge site lists $910 tuition plus fees and books.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
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Walla Walla Community College
Nursing Assistant (NA 100)
- Where
- Walla Walla, WA
- Length
- 1 quarter (8 credits; described as an 11-week program)
- Cost
- Estimated $1,598.54 for WA residents in 2026–27 (tuition & fees $1,349.72; background check & ID badge $46; bookstore items $202.82); TB screening, vaccines and uniforms extra
Includes CPR certification. Ask whether classes also run at the Clarkston campus.
On the Washington State Board of Nursing's approved nursing assistant program list.
Checked Sep 28, 2026 against WABON's program list and each program's own page. Dates, costs and approvals change: confirm with the program before you pay. A listing isn't an endorsement, and schools don't pay to be listed.
Run by employers and schools
These train their own new hires or students. For the employer programs, you apply for the job first; many pay you while you train.
- Providence (Inland Northwest) · SpokaneEarn to Learn – Student Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program. Paid: you're hired at one of Providence's quarterly hiring events, then trained at Sacred Heart, Holy Family, St. Luke's or the Stevens County hospitals.
- EmpRes at Royal Park · SpokaneNursing assistant training (facility-based). A nursing home's own program; ask the facility whether it trains new hires.
- Caldera Care East · SpokaneNursing assistant training (facility-based). A nursing home's own program; ask the facility whether it trains new hires.
- Regency at Northpointe · SpokaneNursing assistant training (facility-based). A nursing home's own program; ask the facility whether it trains new hires.
- Lakeland Village (DSHS) · Medical LakeNursing assistant training (facility-based). A state DSHS facility's own program; ask whether it trains new hires.
- Colville Health and Rehab of Cascadia · ColvilleNursing assistant training (facility-based). A nursing home's own program; ask the facility whether it trains new hires.
- EmpRes at Buena Vista · ColvilleNursing assistant training (facility-based). A nursing home's own program; ask the facility whether it trains new hires.
- Mt. Carmel Hospital (Providence) · ColvilleNursing assistant training (hospital-based). A hospital program, likely part of Providence's paid Earn to Learn.
- Providence St. Joseph's Hospital · ChewelahNursing assistant training (hospital-based). A hospital program, likely part of Providence's paid Earn to Learn.
- Park Manor Rehabilitation Center · Walla WallaNursing assistant training (facility-based). A nursing home's own program; ask the facility whether it trains new hires.
- Newtech Skills Center (Spokane Public Schools) · SpokaneNursing assistant training (high school skills center). For high school students.
- Clover Park Technical College – Garfield-Palouse High School · PalouseNursing assistant training (College in the High School). For high school students.
- Sea Tech Skills Center (Walla Walla Public Schools) · Walla WallaHealth Science Careers (nursing assistant). For high school students; earn up to 12 college credits toward the NAC exam.
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