There is no need to feel overwhelmed by the potential cost associated with CNA training. It is possible to find low cost and free CNA training. With a little research and time, you will find the most affordable option for certified nursing assistant training.
If you are currently working in a healthcare facility, you could approach your employer about the possibility of training to become a nursing assistant. If your facility trains their certified nursing assistants directly, you might be asked to train for your new career at no cost to you. The facility might not offer training directly but still be able to help. They might be willing to pay all or part of your tuition for training offered at another location. You must show your motivation, interest and enthusiasm when looking to your employer to help with CNA training.
It is sometimes possible to receive training at no cost to you if you have been interviewed and hired for a job as a certified nursing assistant. IT is sometimes possible to be hired before you have your certification. The employer might then offer you access to free CNA training as long as you come work for them.
If you are not working through no fault of your own and wish to start a new career, training to be a nursing assistant might be an option. Talk to an unemployment officer or someone at a job placement agency for details about potential free or low cost CNA training programs. You might be able to start your new career without breaking your bank.
The options above might not always fit your particular situation. This does not mean that you cannot still find affordable training options. Contact the nursing department of one or more local healthcare facilities for referrals to colleges and other organizations offering CNA training programs. You can then take the time to research all programs to find out if any offer low cost training.
There are even some CNA training classes that can be completed on the Internet. Of course, this does not work for your hands on training. By taking some of the coursework online, you might be able to save some money on tuition. This will help you to make your training more affordable
If you are taking a training program through a college or university, make certain that the program is not eligible for any type of financial aid or scholarships. If you find out that it is, you should apply for the the scholarships or financial aid. Any money that you receive towards the cost of the training program will make it more affordable to you. In some cases, you might even get enough help to cover the entire cost of the program.
Take your time to search for various CNA training options. You might find that is it not as difficult as you think to find low cost opportunities when you want to start a career as a certified nursing assistant.
my certification expired last summer and i just need to take the test again do i need to retake classes?
Hi Wendy, it depends on the rules your state has. Most states will require you to have worked around 150 hours in the last 2 years as a CNA to qualify for renewal.
im struggling trying to find CNA tranign in my area that don’t cost an arm and leg . if you know of any please help me, im a single mother of two so i really cant afford that high of a price
Hi Sheree, I understand your situation. Read our detailed post on how to get CNA Training for free