Free CNA Training by State

You can have a rewarding career providing basic care for patients and clients in a range of healthcare settings if you train to become a CNA.  When working as a nursing assistant your responsibilities can include:  bathing patients, assisting patients with grooming, feeding patients, changing patients who are incontinent, helping patients walk and monitoring vital signs (just to name a few duties).

It is not possible to work as a certified nursing assistant until you select and enroll in a training program that has been approved by the state in which you are planning to work.  You will need to complete all segments of the training program including the theoretical and clinical instruction.  There will be a certification exam that you will need to pass before receiving certification. You can search for free cna training if you are concerned about affording the tuition.

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Scholarships and Grants (Click Here)

Nursing assistant training programs are often available through community colleges, technical schools and other educational facilities.  You should locate a few cna training programs at colleges in your area.  Contact the school to determine if the nursing assistant training courses make you eligible to apply for scholarships.  You can receive free cna training if your scholarship covers the entire price of tuition and expenses.

When attending a certified nursing assistant program at a college or university, you might qualify to apply for financial aid in the form of grants.  This is particularly true for schools that offer you credit hours for training as a CNA.  The financial aid office of a school can help you determine if you can apply for financial assistance.

The CNA/HHA Scholarship Program provides scholarships for eligible students who might otherwise not be able to afford tuition and fees associated with training to become certified nursing assistants or home health aides.  These scholarships are often available through healthcare facilities and other certified nursing assistant training providers.

 

Nursing Care Facilities (Click Here)

It is often possible to access CNA training through nursing care facilities.  You might very well be able to receive your training for free through one of these facilities.  Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities must employ high quality nursing assistants.  In order to attract potential nursing assistants, these facilities will hire individuals to train as certified nursing assistants.  The individuals will sign a contract agreeing to work for the nursing home for a specific amount of time (often 6 months to one year) as long as their training fees are paid for them.

Many nursing care facilities will hire men and women who have just recently received their nursing assistant certification.  In most states, these healthcare providers will reimburse people for the fees they paid to receive their nursing assistant training and certification.

Employment and Training Programs (Click Here)

You can receive free cna training as a result of financial assistance from employment and training programs in your state or local area.  For example, individuals who are unemployed can often receive assistance paying for training programs (such as CNA courses).  Many states offer training opportunities for displaced homemakers as well.  These programs help to ensure that individuals who are not currently working can access training for a new career.  Contact unemployment agencies, income assistance office and other programs in your area to search for help receiving free cna training.

If your state offers Offices of Adult and Continuing Education or The Workforce and Continuing Education Departments, you should contact local offices if you are looking for cna programs.  There are often programs through these departments that offer help with training expenses.  You are more likely to be able to receive help if you have little or no income, are a single parent or are facing some other type of hardship. For More info on the Workforce Investment Act Click Here

State Board of Nursing (Click Here)

Call the State Board of Nursing if you want to start a career as a certified nursing assistant but are unsure of how to finance your training.  Many states offer special programs to help individuals afford entry-level training for healthcare and other occupations.  The State Board of Nursing should be able to help direct you to any programs in your state.  They should also be able to direct you to cna training providers in your area that offer free cna training.

The State Board of Nursing can direct you to the Nursing Aide Registry or other agencies in your state if they do not handle information pertaining to nursing assistants (though in most states the board of nursing does deal with nursing assistant information).  Contact these agencies as well if you are looking for free cna training options.

Your Employer

If you are working in a healthcare setting and wish to start a career as a cna, you should talk to your employer.  If your employer utilizes certified nursing assistants, the employer might be willing to pay for your training.  This is especially true if you are a motivated and hard-working individual.  It is likely that you will be required to continue working for your employer as a CNA for an agreed upon amount of time if they pay for your training.

*By taking your time to look into various cna training options, you should be able to find opportunities for free cna training.

Updates

Free CNA Training available in Pennsylvania
This is provided by St Annes home who have an earn while you learn program. You must commit to working for them for a fixed period after getting certified. The only catch is that there’s only 12 positions available. Get more info here: http://www.stannehome.org/career_opportunities.asp
(thank you to Arnold Maendel for letting us know about this opportunity)

122 Responses to Free CNA Training by State

  1. Michelle November 9, 2010 at 5:22 pm #

    I already have a school picked. I live in Palm Bay Florida. The school is state certifed however I cannot find any scholarships available for this school. It is just a training school. There are no credits involved and it is only an 8 week CNA course. I am trying to get financial assistance (NOT FINANCIAL AID as this school does not take that) through a job workforce center in my town. They want me to first apply for three scholarships, as they are just a last resort, but I cannot find any scholarships available for the school I am trying to attend. Any advice? I really need this!

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  2. Kim November 10, 2010 at 2:22 pm #

    Hello. Does anyone here know when the next CNA program will be posted for Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Sayville NY? Thanks.

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    • Kim November 10, 2010 at 2:26 pm #

      I did contact them directly, and they told me it would be up on their wesite, but I dont see where it would be posted, and they were of little to no help in explaining how to navigate the website to find this information.

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  3. anne November 20, 2010 at 6:25 am #

    anyone who knows where i can do the CNA program in nevada? i did these in a different country and i hate i have to do it all over again.

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  4. Shani Lawson November 22, 2010 at 7:48 pm #

    Hello, I am looking for a totally free cna class in Detroit, MI starting soon. If anyone knows of one please let me know. You can email me at (removed). I would appreciate any information you may have. Thank You.

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  5. claudia booms January 6, 2011 at 2:11 am #

    I already took the cna wriien and practical exam and pase=sed in Fl. How do I get certified and registered in Georgetown, Kentucky?

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  6. LaToya young January 19, 2011 at 3:38 pm #

    im looking for free c.n.a training bradenton fla

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  7. kaylah January 20, 2011 at 5:35 pm #

    I was just woundering if anyone knew of a class. That i can take in rockdale thats were i live. or if their is any near by me. ( free CNA traniing )

    call me at 724 992 4153 Thanks alot kaylah.

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  8. Tenasha Trammell January 23, 2011 at 4:49 pm #

    hi my name is tenasha trammell iam looking for a cna class in the chester county area and i would liketo start ASAP s is you can help me please do so that you so much .

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  9. marie charles January 24, 2011 at 3:11 pm #

    Hi I am Marie I am looking for free cna tranning class in Attleboro MA. Thank you.

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  10. Dakota Baswell January 25, 2011 at 6:41 pm #

    I am looking for CNA classes around Corinth

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    • Admin February 18, 2011 at 11:38 am #

      Have you tried any nursing home near your area?

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  11. dominic January 25, 2011 at 10:29 pm #

    is there a free training cna program or equivalency for a bsn graduated in a different country like philippines?

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    • Admin February 18, 2011 at 11:37 am #

      Hi Dominic,
      Federal guidelines state that specific topics have to be covered as part of CNA Training. If you’re moving to the US and want to become a CNA you will need to take the classes. Its only for around 4 to 6 weeks though.

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  12. Lisa January 28, 2011 at 4:04 pm #

    Hi

    I have a HHA cert from the state of New York that I completed over 10 years ago. Have been living in CT and raising my four children, looking to either find a FREE refresher course for my HHA or FREE CNA Training. I cannot pay for any tution at this time with only my husband working and supporting a family of 6 with one of our children who is disabled. Thank so much!

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    • Admin February 13, 2011 at 10:09 pm #

      Hi Lisa,
      I’d suggest contacting a nursing home near you. Since they are always looking for CNA’s they might be willing to pay to get you trained if you’re willing to commit to working for them for a set number of years. Its the best way to get training. other options may include contacting workforce and unemployment programs but those can be difficult and time consuming.

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  13. LUCY LEE February 2, 2011 at 1:13 pm #

    I was wondering if there was any free cna classess in nashvill,tn.

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  14. joan lee February 3, 2011 at 4:00 pm #

    i would like to know ifb there is any free cna courses in new york

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  15. Ashley Fisher February 4, 2011 at 7:12 pm #

    I am looking for a free CNA class in Black Mountain, North Carolina.. I have looked all over the place and can not find anywhere offering them. I am very limited to transportation right now so the class has to be in Black Mountain.. If anyone can help please let me know. I would really appreciate it..

    Thanks

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  16. Tanieka February 6, 2011 at 7:36 pm #

    I was wondering if there where nursing homes in Philadelphia,PA that provided CNA training

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  17. carolyn Parker February 7, 2011 at 9:34 pm #

    I am seeking employment at a nursing home in richmond virginia offering cna training

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  18. Dezaray February 10, 2011 at 5:06 pm #

    Hi, I’m in real bad need of work so i decided to go with CNA classes..Unfortunately i don’t have the 600 dollars to take the class due to the lack of employment in the woodstock virginia area. I already contacted all of the nursing homes in my surrounding area, but none of them do it. I dont hafve a car or anyone to drive me to where the classes are being held, so i was kind of thinking about maybe any colleges around the woodstock virginia area that may offer take financial aid to take the class. If you know any plz contact me @ kennyz_boo1823 thats my yahoo e mail…Thanks!

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    • Admin February 13, 2011 at 9:41 pm #

      Have you tried out any of the nursing homes near your area?

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  19. Narriman March 31, 2011 at 4:59 pm #

    Hello. I recently lost my GA certification and was wondering if there are any CNA training programs that are free or provide fincial aid in GA.

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  20. Sacha May 25, 2011 at 1:00 pm #

    I was wondering if there was free CNA training in Fall River,MA.

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  21. zazzette hopkins May 26, 2011 at 2:40 pm #

    i am trying to find a shool or program that offer free cna classes in milwaukee wi

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  22. Lorna May 29, 2011 at 3:49 pm #

    Need to know if there are any nursing homes in Charlotte NC, Concord or Matthews area that offers free Cna training.

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  23. Mary Ellen May 30, 2011 at 12:18 am #

    I would like to finda a facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho that is willing to provide training for a person interested in Certified Nursing Assisting. I have taken a course in Phlebotomy, and am going for my certification. I love people, and believe we learn from others how to provide the best posible care and service. Not all people whom have a desire to give care, can afford the cost of the education. And I have found that not all areas have the training facilities to provide necessary classes. I would appreciate any information, or help in becoming a dedicated CNA trainee/student.
    Thank you!

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  24. robyn moore June 5, 2011 at 7:15 am #

    Hello there,I have been working as an Home care provider for the past7 years.In Oct.2001 I received. my cert. as a Certified Nurses Aide.in N.ca.my cert. didn’t expire for 4 years due to all of the in service hours I put in.I recently moved back down to So.Ca.And i am seeking Facilities in the Ontario areas that offer C.n.A. training programs.I am ex-pd.with wound vacs,pic lines,G.T.feeding,Wound care,cock pouches(general term for a special procedure that reroutes the bladder from vaginal to stoma for catheterizing for urine) Quads,Alzheimer’s, dementia. Can you please help me find a location?I am a single mother trying to start all over again and only working part time.I’ve been searching on line but when I think I found a solid link it sends me to “Medical assistant. No thank you. I like hands on,exposure,dealing with patients,or residents that really depend on our knowledge,experience,and compassion,and some times knows more than our charge nurses,LOL Thank you,Robyn Moore Ontario,Ca.

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    • jeanie July 21, 2011 at 10:58 pm #

      here did you go at school in ontario ca.

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  25. Kayla June 8, 2011 at 2:21 am #

    I took the CNA Training course a few years ago, and i never went and took my exam to be certified. I was wondering, since it’s been so long..do i have to retake the course?

    & I was wondering will nursing facilities hire you if you do not have the certification, and perhaps train you there to get it..im just so unsure if ive waited too long and wont remember.

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    • Admin June 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm #

      To answer your first question, you have 2 years from when you did the training to take the CNA certification exam. Some nursing homes will train you to become CNA’s provided you agree to work for them for a specified number of months after you get certified.

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