State terminology: Certified nurse aide (CNA). DC Health certification checklists ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Official directory reviewed.
Directory overview
10 programs are listed in the reviewed directory for the District of Columbia. Before enrolling, confirm current approval for the exact training site with the state. Ask the program about total cost, schedule and clinical placement.
The linked DC Health list is dated 2024. Confirm a program’s current approval, cost, schedule and clinical placement with DC Health and the program.
CNA training programs in the District of Columbia
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by DC Health, Board of Nursing. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.
| Program | Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Hope APCS | Washington | 2315 18th Place NE, 20018 | 202-269-6623 |
| Accessibility Excellence Academy | Washington | 1818 New York Avenue NE, Suite 232, 20002 | 202-735-0989 |
| Allied Health & Technology Institute | Washington | 2000 Rhode Island Avenue NE, 2nd Floor, 20018 | 202-526-3535 |
| Calvin Coolidge High School DCPS | Washington | 6315 5th Street NW, 20011 | 202-671-6080 |
| Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School | Washington | 514 V Street NE, 20002 | 202-797-4700 |
| Health Write Training Center | Washington | 2303 14th Street NW, Suite 100, 20009 | 202-349-3934 |
| Summa Prime School of Healthcare | Washington | 2701 Military Road NW, #7, 20015 | 240-415-8083 |
| Time for Change | Washington | 101 Xenia Street SW, Suite 200, 20032 | 202-655-5803 |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington | 125 Michigan Avenue NE, 20017 | 202-884-9000 |
| University of the District of Columbia-Community College | Washington | 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE, 20017 | 202-274-6950 |
How does CNA training work in the District of Columbia?
- The Board of Nursing’s 2021 CNA guidance describes a 125-hour curriculum: 65 classroom hours, 20 lab hours and 40 clinical hours. The 2024 regulation requires a Board-approved curriculum; confirm the current hour total with the Board.
- The standard examination route accepts a Board-approved CNA training program completed within 24 months; the current regulation requires a Board-approved model curriculum including classroom, skills laboratory and supervised practice.
Read the full District of Columbia training guide →
How should you verify a program before enrolling?
- Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
- Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
- Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
- Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
- Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.
What if a program is not on this list?
A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.
How much does CNA training cost in the District of Columbia?
This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.
We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.
Where does this list come from?
DC Health’s currently linked CNA training-program list (dated 2024) ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.
Publisher: DC Health, Board of Nursing.
Training costs & funding → Read the District of Columbia state guide