Program Guides
Lynnwood is the northern end of the 1 Line, so a 4-week, 108-hour CNA course in Federal Way is one train ride away. Compare Edmonds College, facility programs, and the $1,100 private course by calendar, cost, and commute.
HCA-to-CNA Bridge
Bothell Home Care Aides can convert an active HCA credential into NA-C status through a 40-hour bridge for $800: 5 weekdays or about 2.5 weekends in Federal Way, then the $155 two-part state exam under route E6.
Career Preparation
Nursing assistant jobs in Bothell span two counties: EvergreenHealth Kirkland to the south, Swedish Edmonds and Providence Everett to the north, and long-term care in between. Nearby pay runs about $23.73 to $24.89/hr.
Program Guides
Bothell sits on the King and Snohomish county line with public college CNA options in Kirkland and Lynnwood nearby and a 4-week, 108-hour course in Federal Way reached by ST Express 522 and the 1 Line or a 36-mile drive.
HCA-to-CNA Bridge
An Everett home care aide with an active Washington HCA credential can become an NA-C in 40 hours instead of 108. Weekday and weekend bridge formats, the $800 cost, and how to handle the Everett to Federal Way trip for one week.
Career Preparation
Everett posts one of the highest nursing assistant wages in Washington, about $24.89 per hour in August 2026 Indeed data. Where the jobs are: Providence Everett, Kaiser Permanente, nursing facilities, and adult family homes.
Program Guides
Everett is roughly 50 miles north of Federal Way, so most residents compare Snohomish County CNA programs first. What the state requires, what each program type costs, and when a 4-week Federal Way course is worth the trip.