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Getting Free Training
- Free CNA Training (Make sure you select your state and see the options available because we have options listed specifically for each state in the US)
CNA License issues, Transferring, Renewal, Expiration as well as CEU Requirements
- CNA Certification FAQ (Scroll down and see the FAQ and also check your state specific page. On the state specific pages we have info for renewing, license transfer as well as expired license help. We have also answered questions in the comments section under each state page. )
- Keeping Your CNA License Active
- Free CNA Inservices
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Hi I’m interested in getting free classes in the NYC area
Hi Zaheeda, why don’t you get in touch with a few local nursing homes in your area.
Hey Sandra,
I’m trying to get into a CNA program but its too expensive. I see the free CNA training offer and i’m very interested in your offer. I live in orange county but i am willing to take CNA training in NYC if you please can let me know where your located ill appericate it.
Hi, we don’t offer the CNA training ourselves. We’re an online guide for CNA training.
If you’re looking for free CNA training in NYC, you might want to check out: http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/new-york/
I am interest to free cna in plano or garland area texas. thank you.
Hi Ukana,
Why don’t you check out these nursing homes and see if they can offer you on the job training:
Collinwood Nursing & Rehab
maps.google.com – (972) 423-6217 – 1 review
Peoplecare Horizon Centers: Park
http://www.thicare.com – (972) 422-2214 – More
Sunrise of Plano
http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com – (972) 985-9181 – 1 review
Hey i am looking for nursing aid training in alexandria, va and the surrording areas can you please help me find some
Hi I would like to know where in Gaffney South Carolina they offer free CNA classes. I had my license in NY which it has been expired for some time. Please let me know.Thank u
Hi Karen, I can’t find one closer to Gaffney,
perhaps you can see the training options in SC and then find one that might be nearer to you. CNA classes in SC
can u help with free cna classes in St.Louis
i would like to become a traveling cna i already have my cna lisence
Is there an age limit in PA for CNA work? My niece passed her CNA certs and was ‘hired’ at a facility and then told she had to be 18 to work a lift. This does not make sense since she worked a lift to pass her test? thanks
It depends on the facility. Due to the stress level of the work, some facilities requires their CNA’s to be above 18.
My CNA certification just expired 8/14/2010, how can I be re-certified without taking the classes again?
Hi Daphne,
Provided you completed your CEU and working requirements for the last two years, you should easily be able to renew your application. Check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-certification/ and see the specific renewal instructions for your state by clicking on the links in the right navigation bar.
Would a misdemeanor conviction of harrassment 9 years ago prevent me from being eligible to be licensed as a CNA?
Hi Colette, It really depends on the state you’re applying in. Why don’t you call up the nursing board in your state and see what they say. You can check out the nurse aide registries by state
hi,i would like to get some information about free cna training in norwalk ct
I bet this will help Free CNA training in Connecticut
i would like to attend free cna classes can someone send me info for va beach virginia
Have you checked out our dedicated page for free CNA classes in Virginia?
I work for a hospital and they only offer tuition reimbursment, but my funds are tight being a single mother and I can’t afford to pay for the classes up front. Do you have any suggestions for free or very low cost CNA classes in Columbia, SC? I already checked with the red cross and they don’t offer the classes and the local One Stop is based on the amount of money you make and I am not eligible, but most of my money that is brought in is sent right back out for bills. Any suggestions you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hi sarah,
Have you checked out our free CNA training page? We have a specific one for the state of South Carolina.
I’ma certified nursing assistant in florida planning to move to gurnee Illinois how do I get cerified for Illinois Can’t find a job in Florida due to hireing freezes
You can get in touch with the Illinois nursing board and send them your current certification. If you’ve worked for a certain amount of hours (as per regulation) you should have no problem in getting certification in Illinois via reciprocity
Hi, I am a single mother of two. I’m not working at this time and have always wanted to work in the medical field. Due to no income I am in GREAT need of infromation on free CNA certification classes in cherokee county,SC. Thanks and God Bless.
Hi Brandi,
Check out our dedicated page for Free CNA training in South Carolina
Let me know if you can’t find anything useful and I’ll try and look for something in your area.
Hi my name is Dorothy and I am unemployed , looking for free cna training in atlanta, georgia
See our dedicated page for free CNA classes in georgia
I just moved to Orlando, FL and I’m looking for free CNA classes. Where can i go to receive free CNA classes here in Orlando, FL?
See our dedicated page for free CNA classes in Florida
Hi, my husband just got out of the military and his benefits are not acceptiable to me, I am a stay at home mother of three. I’m not working at this time and I am also looking and have always wanted to work in the medical field. Due to no income I am in GREAT need of infromation on free CNA classes near Arkansas City KS, 67005. thank you
Hi Charissa,
Your best bet is to look at nursing homes in your area of Arkansas that have open vacancies for CNA’s. Usually, they’ll hire you before certification and then pay for your training as long as you agree to work for them for a long period after.
can anybody help me find any free cna traning in springfield mass thanks 🙂
Hi Vanessa,
– Try looking for nursing homes near you with active CNA vacances. Usually, they’d be willing to pay for your training if you agree to work for them for a longer period.
– The Job Corps offers free CNA classes in massachusetts. Lookup their locations in Massachusetts here: http://www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/centerlocations.aspx?statename=ma
Hi, I was wondering if I had to retake the CNA class to get certified in MS. I have taken the class here in Arkansas and am in the process of moving back to MS. I have my certificate stating the hours I took during the class and passed the class part. However, I have not as of yet become certified. I was going to retake the exam here in AK but since I am having to move back to MS I decided to wait and try to get certified in MS.
Hi,
Since you haven’t been certified in AK, you will not have the option of apply for transfer through reciprocity.
I belive you will have to take the training in MS. You can however contact the Nursing board in MS for clarification.
I live in Colorado Springs CO .You were saying that job corp offers free training I was wondering is there an age limit ?
Hi Tammy,
Yes there is. The Job Corps only takes students between the ages of 16-24.
Read their FAQ http://www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov/en/faqs.aspx
Thank you !
Well the Jobcorps won’t work for me. I am well over the age requirements ! so do you know of any free CNA Classes here in ColoradoSprings CO ?? Thank you !
hi Sandra,
thanks alot for the mail directing me to Carol school for free cna training. i went to the stite but unfortunately, they only accept women who are Baltimore city residents, thus I live in silver spring maryland, so am disqualified. I am anxiously waiting for another opportunity for me. thanks alot and God bless you.
is it possible to just test out for the state of calif. for my cna? moved from az. with lapsed
cna cert#995543599 have worked with in home care on my own taken online cna test with good results cant afford cna classes would like your help and direction please.
Have you tried transferring your CNA certification to California?
hi i’m live in central falls RI lookin for a free cna classes
See http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/rhode-island/
hey looking for the free cna classes in greenville sc please contact me at my email (removed)
Hi India, Have you checked out our dedicated page for free CNA classes in South Carolina?
I am looking for a program in Detroit, MI
See:
Hazy Institute of Learning Nurse aide classes – Detroit
7436 Mettetal Street, Detroit, MI 48228
Health Care Solutions and Career Group CNA Training Class – Detroit
15800 West McNichols Road, Detroit, Michigan 48235
Precise Health Care Training Institute Nurse Aide training – Detroit
11000 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221
CNA STUDENT PLEASE READ(SKILLS VIDEO)
Hello my name is Brett Urie and I’m going to be taking the State of Florida’s CNA Licensing exam very soon. I sent my package into Prometric and I’m waiting to hear back from them. I have taken a very good course here in Boca Raton but I still think extra review for the Skills part of the test would be smart. To have something that I could review the next week or two from my own house would be perfect. Is this what your company is offering. If it is please send me the link so I can purchase as soon as possible! I really appreciate any help you can give me and once again it’s only the skills part of the exam I need the help with.
Sincerely,
Brett Urie
Hi Brett, have you checked out our CNA Skills page: http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-skills/
Thank you for the info but I am a Michigan resident that has been unemployed for a year and do not have the funds to take a class out of state but keep me informed and especially if there are classes available in michigan thanks again
Did you try any of the training centers over at http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-classes/cna-training-in-michigan/
Hi Sandra:
Thanks for the information about free CNA training at Job Corps however I am older
than the age limit. Do you know of any hospitals in Houston, TX that offer free CNA
training? Thank you. Tonia
Did you check out the specific texas page http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/texas/
looking for free cna or nursing home with job available training in or around hopewell virginia
Jessica, Have you checked out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/virginia/
I’m in Jackson Ms do you know of any cna training within the Mississippi area?
Have you checked out http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-classes/cna-training-in-mississippi/
I am looking for free CNA classes in Northern CA. Can’t afford the classes @ $800. Please send me in the right direction.
have you checked out our California page? http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/california/
i was wondering who i contacted about felonies and what states do not allow people with them. i would like to talk directly to a person about this issue. i have called many places and they are all automated, and i would like to speak with a real person.
You should still be able to get a license with a criminal record. There may be obvious exceptions for people with severe, violent and abusive criminal records. Those would be handled on a case by case basis.
Finding a job after you’re certified depends on the state and criminal offense, drug offenses are typically more frowned upon and if you have any history of client abuse or have been convicted for mistreatment it will likely affect your getting hired. If you have a criminal record you can expect to experience more hassle when finding a job, especially in California.
Looking for CNA classes in N. Louisiana very hard to find I called all the resources that are free, no results. In South Louisiana resources and classes are plentiful free and paid. In North Louisiana where I am very few resources that are free and inexpensive. I finally found a place they will train you and employ. I made an application (CNA expired) just hope I can get in and soon, cause I love this field of work. Once I get it back will never let it go again. Thank You for your website it an inspiration.
Thank you for your kids words. To help others, kindly send us the name of the facility where you’re getting trained for free. We’ll list it on our website.
Thanks sandra:
But i already been to job Corps and it did not work out do u know anyother like it or maybe a nursing home in my area.
Hi sandra,
I do appreciate all your effort to inform me about CNA free taining, but I, have this problem and I, know you can be a good adviser, I, have this strongh passion for health care career, the problem is that I, want it online because I, live in spain and do not speak spanish but English please could you sent me news letters of any good school with online CNA training.
Hi Joy,
While you can do the theory part of CNA training online, you’ll still need to do the clinicals at a certified facility. There’s no getting around that.
Should i try to get my GED b4 i go in to my local care center and ask for training?
Yes.. Having a GED or high school equivalency increases your chances of getting free training since it shows you’re responsible enough. It is however not a must.
Thank you for the reply, but I’m looking for free CNA traing classes near Easton MD…..if you know of any, I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know.
Hi im looking for the free cna classes in kokomo ind and what are the requirements for a cna class.
The requirements depend on the training center or nursing home. Most of the time however all you need is to show a high school diploma and you’ll be eligible for the classes.
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for sending the info re. Job corps, but that is not for me. If you can send me info on free CNA courses near Athens Ga. or places that are not too expensive, I would really appreciate it.
Diane
Hi Dinane,
Thank you for your kind words. The email goes out to a huge list of people so I’ve been unable to segment it to send opportunities relevant to each person’s state. I also update the state specific pages on our website so you can keep checking those for more opportunities as and when they come up. You can check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/ and then click on the links to the right specific to your state.
Free Cna classes in Kent country Delaware?
Hi Danasia,
Check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/delaware/
Hello, do you know of some free cna training courses in maryland? thanks
Check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/maryland/
Hi alot of the places that are listed online are old and they don’t offer the Cna class’s any more thanks
Hi, I want to thank you for your info. on FREE CNA CLASSES. I also, found a free CNA class listed on the internet from Homestead Schools Inc. located at 23844 Hawthorne Bl. #200, Torrance, CA 90505. Hopefuly this will help someone else. I have not contacted the school to verify this info. but this is what is stated on the website for Torrance Adult Schools. Good luck.
HI,everybody, I live in Philadelphia, I have a question, Where can I take a CNA training ? I cann’t find it ,Can anyone help me ? Thankyou very much.
Lucy
Have you checked out http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-classes/cna-training-in-pennsylvania/
Hi i was wondering if you new of any free cna training courses in the tampa florida area.
Check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/florida/
My cousin is a CNA and she lives in arizona and has a license there and was wondering what she would have to do to get a CNA job in ohio. Would she be able to jus transfer her license to ohio or would she have to take classes?
She’d need to contact the Ohio NA registry and get her license transferred from Arizona.
Hi I check this web that you want me to check for free CNA classes in baltimore they only accepted Maryland resident only. I live in Virginia was wondering if there any in Va free CNA classes? Thanks
Check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/virginia/
Hi I am a single parent of 1 and I recieve help from AFDC (welfare) and I would like to no if you can send me a list of the programs that offer free CNA training in california
There are no specific programs that offer free CNA training in California. However, you can see our guide for getting free training over at http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/california/
Looking for free cna classes in kingsport/ johnson city tennessee
Have you checked out the options at http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/tennessee/
i’m looking for a free class to renew my license,i live in ulster county ny 12446,thanks
We have a lot of options over at http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/new-york/
To whom it may concern
Hello
My name is Salome Mgaloblishvili, I’m 22 years old from Georgia Tbilisi, I’m the sixth grade student of Georgian Government Medical University faculty of medicine. Next year I’ll have finished my bachelor studying and wish to take CNA, can you tell me is it possible for foreign student to take courses in USA, pass that test and take certificate. If it is possible can you send college web site where i can take this courses and other important details.
Thank you in forward
sincerely Salome
Hi Salome,
You would need to have a valid Visa which allows you to study in the Unites states. I’m not sure a CNA training provider would be able to give a student visa. You will need to contact colleges directly and see what they say.
wondering if CPR and FIRST AID training, counts as CEUs in ohio.
I have been unable to get any answers
I am working as a HHA because of scheduling issues of home life..but i want to keep my STNA
Hi Christy,
They may be valid topics.. but you need to get your CEU’s from an authorized provider of continuing education. If the place where you took the training is accredited than you’ll be able to claim those hours as valid CEU’s
It been a year @ half since i became a cna iam certified but I am scare of the test I think I need help retouch up on something I do remember a lots of training. but Ineed hand on skills touching up like blood pressure, taking blood,bedopening,weighting the patients and so on,if you can give me a feed back tnak you pat slate
Check out CNA skills Guide
if you have acess to a blood pressure cuff you can practice on anyone. The important thing is documentation,even when your just practicing for example , my bp is 120/68 this within normal values for blood pressure .My wt is 156 lbs you would have to convert it into kilograms. weight(wt) this is out of my book hopefully this will help you. 156lbs wt divided by 2.2 = 70.90 kgkg then to convert kg to lbs you multiply by 2.2 .
normal values for blood pressure(bp)*Child 10 years 100/65*Adloescent 16 years- adult 118/75 systolic less than120diastolic less than 80*Prehypertenison 120-139/80-89*High blood pressure Above 140/90
Hi I was wondering if you could tell me a place where I can have my cna training classes paid for I tried a place but no one has any funds please help I really need to get my cna license as soon as possible. Thank you if you can
Check out Free CNA classes Detroit, Michigan
Hi, I have to renew my license in California. It is 48 credits, 24 of which I have taken online. My other 24 looks like they need to be supervised. I work as an independent contractor in a private home. Any ideas on how I can get my supervised hours in?
Hi Monica, the only way would be to work under the supervision of a nurse. You could do that if you had temporary employment in a nursing home or hospital.
Sandra, I’m letting you know I’m in Nebraska. I’m trying to find CNA training in the Milford Nebraska area. Thank you
Hi Jody, You weren’t able to renew your certification? If you do require training once again, check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-classes/cna-training-in-nebraska/
i was wondering if you knew of free cna training in the Campbellsville,Kentucky area. I know of the Elizabethtown and Lousiville area but those schools are to far for me to travel. I took a cna class back in 2003 or 2004 in the Campbellsville area and it was free of charge, the course was about 4-6 weeks long the teacher was great and i learned alot. I just can’t seem to find it on the internet. The school was called Campbellsville L.Y.N.C. Any type of help from you would be great thanks so much.
ive been on this site for 2 hours and still having trouble finding anything out… Im looking for training in the medical field but without having to do more schooling, any ideas?? Cleveland tn area. Thanks
Hi Synthia,
We only provide information on free CNA training. We have detailed a host of ways you can get free training to become a nursing assistant, both on the state specific pages as well as the more generalized page over at http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/
Having prior schooling such as a GED isn’t always necessary.
I am trying to find a web site to take my practice test to become a CNA,Where do I go to find that ?Thansk Carolyn
I believe you’re looking for http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-test/free-cna-practice-test/
Ive already completed my hours and training. I’ve taken the CNA written and skills test. I passed the skills test but failed the written test. The things that were on the test we didnt go over in the training class. I work for a private duty nursing service doing CNA work. I need to get certified asap. do you know of any place in Memphis,TN where I can go get certified
what i would like to know, do i need to take the class again, i have over 20 years in this field and stop working in 2010, because of my childs death and now i am ready to go back to work but my card has expired on september 28,2011. what can i do!
PS.send answer to my email
Good Morning,
I am looking for an independent source for a CNA training program as I don’t want to be indebted to work for one particular company or organization. I live in Roseville, CA, and would prefer to stay local if possible. I’ve searched online only to find such training through schools or convalescent facilities. Any suggestions?
Thank-you,
Sincerely
Evie
I am looking for free CNA training in Little Rock AR. My mother has had a stroke & is home now and can’t do anything for herself (left side paralyzed) and I would like to be able to take care of her needs the best way possible. I’ve never had kids so this is a new experience. Also, someone told me if I took the training classes for CNA, I may could get paid for taking care of her. Is that possible? Even with a full time job? Thank you so much for contacting me.
I do not have a high school diploma or GED. Can i still become a cna in the state of Texas?
Yes
Thank you for the job corp that you already proposed.Howerver, it will not fit me since i am an adult age 38.I am looking forward to getting other alternatives you might come across.
Ummm what happened to the videos on this website?
Hi Gabrielle, The videos we have on our CNA skills pages are still there. Which videos were you referring to? Links to all the CNA skills are available on this page: http://cnatraininghelp.com/cna-skills/
Hi,
I was wondering if you can assist me in renewing my CNA license that I recieved in California and I have now recently moved to Ohio. I am not sure about the steps to take in renewing it. Thank you.
Kidan
Hi Kidan, did your license expire already or is it still active. If it is still active, you will need to transfer it to Ohio. For that you will need to contact the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
Thank you very much for your help and your time,UH Continuing Education – Houston, Texas please keep looking out for me.
Hello I just wanted to know more about free Cna training in Philadelphia and wanted to know what all do I need and when can I start. I also would like to know how long is the training?
I just recently moved to another state i transfered my license over to my new state.I am now seeking employment.They wanted me to get something stateing how many years of exp i hav so i can get credit for all the exp i hav.My question is how or where can get info about the first year i got my license.
There are a few ways to go about this. You can contact the CNA board for the state where you got your expereince. They should have on file the record of your employment history as long as the places you worked did a check for your licensure number. You can also simply request your employement record(s) from your past jobs. Hope this helps and good luck!
hi, i want know some infomation about free cna training in geogia, how to get financial aid?
I like to know information about CNA in Mississippi. I went t o college Back in Illinois for CNA but i missed one point to get certified . I am now going to college for ASHS on line Colorado Technical University . I will graduate in 8-11-2015. I have been a Direct care giver in 2006 , Nurse aid in Illinois so i know what the job is about .
Hello,
I am interested in changing a career. I am now enrolled with Lincoln Tech Institute in Brockton Massachusetts and I am training to become a medical assistant but I really want to be a Certified Nurses Aide and this reason was back in the 80’s I was a nurses aide but then when it had to be certified I did not have my high school diploma and I loved the job and helping people. So when in 2010 I went back to high school and I received my high school diploma in 2012 and I was looking into CNA classes but at the time they were all full and the hours was when I was working. Since April of this year I had been laid off and during my job I was going to Lincoln Tech part time until June I now go 24 hours a week I guess through the section 30. As of today I saw this web site and I am interested in changing careers and I want to know what should I do and if I am allowed knowing the started the section 30 and do I have to graduate from here first to decide I am confused would like some positive feed back.
What site do i go to, to download a transfer form to KY? I live in TN but want to transfer my CNA license to KY.
I’m delighted to read these CNA articles. I love nursing (finished my BSN in 1977 and still working hard, I love my patients). It would be helpful to include some topics on safety for CNAs -e.g. patients who are themselves assaultive, While some patients are assaultive due to confusion or dementia or other neurological problems, other patients may end up in a nursing home when they should be in a different facility, and actually have some criminal history. Another good topic for this blog would be safety for CNAs if providing in-home care (and others are coming and going from the home/ neighborhood), or providing night nursing in a nursing home when there are fewer staff on shift etc.
I have my certification in Illinois. I stopped working in 2011 as a CNA. I just moved here to South Carolina and thinking of getting a job as a CNA. I just checked the status of my certificate online in the healthcare worker registry, but it does not say active or inactive. Could someone help me determine if I need to recertify, or could I transfer my certificate to South Carolina? Thank you so much for your time.