CNA Classes in Yakima, WA
4 nurse aide training programs in the Yakima metro area are approved by the state (Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), list dated October 2026), in 3 cities.
Updated October 2026 · Data: Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) (October 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
- State-approved programs
- 43 cities
- Training required
- 108+ hr40 clinical
- Yakima median pay
- $47,080metro
How much does CNA school cost in Yakima?
No school in Yakima reported CNA graduates to IPEDS for 2023–24, so there is no local published price; the state-approved programs listed on this page set their own fees, so ask each one for its total. For comparison, the median published price nationwide is $1,382 (96 schools). Exam fees, background checks and uniforms are usually extra.
Compare with other states: how much CNA classes cost nationwide, by state and school type.
4 state-approved CNA programs in the Yakima area
Source: Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON): approved nursing assistant training programs, list dated October 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost. Programs tagged High school are run by public school systems; ask whether they take adult students.
One of these programs is run by a nursing home. A Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home can't charge an aide it employs or has offered a job: see free CNA classes in Washington.
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Yakima Valley School -- Yakima County
609 Speyers Rd, Selah WA 98942 · (509) 698-1245 -
Emerald Care
209 North Ahtanum Avenue, Wapato WA 98951 · (509) 504-9583 -
Goodheart Training - Yakima
303 Holton Ave., Yakima WA 98902 · (509) 439-5258 -
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
1120 South 18th St, Yakima WA 98901 · (509) 573-5522
CNA Classes in Yakima: FAQ
How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Yakima area?
4 nurse aide training programs in the Yakima, WA metro area are on the official Washington list (Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON), October 2026), across 3 cities.
How much do nursing assistants make in Yakima?
Certified Nursing Assistants in the Yakima, WA metro earn a median $47,080 a year ($22.63/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $49,180 statewide and $42,260 nationally.
How long does CNA training take?
Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.