Washington CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Washington you need to satisfy the Washington State Board of Nursing (Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission), WA Dept of Health's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Washington requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | Washington State Board of Nursing (Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission), WA Dept of Health |
Washington publishes no continuing-education or in-service hour requirement for NAC renewal — the official DOH page states there are no CE requirements. No paid-work-hours requirement is published as a condition of routine annual NAC renewal.
Full CNA renewal guide for Washington (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Washington CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
Washington CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Washington?
Washington does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Washington publishes no continuing-education or in-service hour requirement for NAC renewal — the official DOH page states there are no CE requirements. No paid-work-hours requirement is published as a condition of routine annual NAC renewal.
Do online CNA CE courses count in Washington?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Washington State Board of Nursing (Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission), WA Dept of Health. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Washington CNA CE?
Washington generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Washington State Board of Nursing (Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission), WA Dept of Health.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Washington State Board of Nursing (Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission), WA Dept of Health. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.