Built for Your Healthcare Career
At Puget Sound Nursing, we believe quality education should be accessible and efficient.
Receive your CNA Certificate of Completion in as little as 4 weeks through Puget Sound Nursing’s accelerated program. Our high-quality education is delivered by a masters-prepared nursing staff in Federal Way, ensuring you are well prepared for your career in healthcare. Phlebotomy and CPR classes are offered here as well.
Why Choose Puget Sound Nursing?
Accelerated Program
Complete your CNA certification in just 4 weeks through our intensive, focused program designed to get you career-ready quickly.
Expert Instruction
Learn from masters-prepared nursing professionals who bring real-world experience and deep expertise to every lesson.
Hybrid Learning
Our flexible hybrid format combines online interactive learning with hands-on in-person skills practice to fit your schedule.
Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Healthcare Starts Here
Gain the skills, certification, and confidence you need through our CNA, Phlebotomy, and CPR training programs in Federal Way, WA.
What We Offer
Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence
Explore Puget Sound Nursing’s accelerated CNA, Phlebotomy, and CPR programs — flexible, hands-on training designed to prepare you for real-world healthcare success.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
Accelerated Training for a Lasting Career
Earn your CNA Certificate of Completion in as little as four weeks through Puget Sound Nursing’s hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant program. Designed for flexibility and quality, our program combines interactive online instruction with in-person skills training in Federal Way.
NA students will receive a Certificate of Completion and are prepared to take the Washington State CNA Certification Exam (please note skills testing is determined by NA program and written testing is $55 through Credentia online). Link is provided for Nursing Assistant Registration Application Packet here.
Program Structure
- Clinical site training: on-site training at a skilled nursing facility— 40 total hours
- Online Asynchronous Classes: online, self-paced classes — approx. 35 total hours
- In-Person Labs: Hands-on clinical skills training (Saturday/Sundays, 9 AM–3:30(AM class) /4 PM-10:30 PM(PM class) — approx. 33 total hours
HeartCode AHA CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) Classes
Hybrid CPR Certification with Hands-On Practice
Our HeartCode American Heart Association (AHA) BLS course provides essential CPR training through a convenient hybrid format — blending online self-paced modules with in-person skills practice.
Program Details
- Certification: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Format: Online learning + in-person skills assessment
- Curriculum: Covers CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED use; and team-based response
- Scheduling: Flexible — class times vary, based on availability
Phlebotomy Program
Earn your Phlebotomy Certificate of Completion in as little as 5 weeks through Puget Sound Nursing’s Phlebotomy Program. 50 hours of in-class hands-on lab training on venipuncture and capillary techniques including a minimum of 30 successful venipuncture sticks and 10 successful capillary sticks. This training program will prepare you to apply for a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy credential and take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam widely recognized and accepted by WA state employers (NHA certification is not legally required for licensure
Outcome:
Phlebotomy students will receive a Certificate of Completion and are able to apply for a phlebotomy certification from a national examination organization listed in Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) Certification Application Packet.(please note DOH requires passing a background check and submitting a $145 fee).
In-Person classes with labs: Hands-on skills training in class M-F evenings 6-8 PM— approx 50 hours of didactic instruction.
Instruction: Taught by master’s-prepared nursing professionals dedicated to student success
Student Support & Resources
Guidance Every Step of the Way
Puget Sound Nursing supports students beyond the classroom, helping you meet Washington State requirements for nursing assistant certification and background checks.
Essential Links
- Background Checks: DSHS – Washington State Background Check Portal
- NAR/NAC Application Instructions: DOH – Apply Online
- Mail-in License Application Packet: DOH – License Renewals
- State Exam Registration: ExamRoom.ai – CNA State Exam
- Mail-in MA-P Certification Application Packet: DOH MA-P Certification Application Packet
Learning Platforms
Canvas: For online learning and coursework access
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Essentials 8th edition
Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care Long-Term Care 5th edition
We Don’t Just Teach — We Prepare You for Success
Our approach is built on comprehensive preparation.
We combine rigorous academic instruction with hands-on practical skills, ensuring you’re not just certified — you’re confident and ready to excel in your healthcare career from day one.