If you are considering a career as a CNA, you should consider attending training through the American Red Cross. There are CNA training classes through the Red Cross in 36 cities throughout the United States. You will benefit from a training course with a solid reputation that will prepare you will for a career as a nursing assistant if you are fortunate enough to have Red Cross training available in your area.
You will be more than ready to sit for the certified nursing assistant certification examination after completing a course offered by the Red Cross. Your training will include classroom experience as well as practical skills training. The CNA training course will teach you to take vital signs and provide a range of services for patients who are sick or injured. For example, you will learn to help feed patients, to reposition those who are unable to move on their own and to change patients who are unable to use the restroom on their own.
A Red Cross CNA Course will help you learn how to communicate with patients including those who are having difficulty understanding you or those who are frightened and anxious. You will learn how to protect the privacy of each of your patients. The course will help you to learn the best ways to aid a patient in maintaining their dignity.
It is important for you to realize that you should attend every scheduled class during your training. It is possible that you will not be allowed to complete the course if you are missing classes or always arriving late. When you take the certification exam, you will need to earn an 80% or better in order to pass the test and receive your certification.
The basic curriculum for Red Cross CNA training will be the same throughout the country. If you live in a state where you are able to perform more duties than a certified nursing assistant in another state, you will also learn how to complete those tasks. All Red Cross CNA training programs are designed to meet all state and federal requirements for certification.
The hours of training you must complete for your CNA training, will also vary among states. Some courses will be as short as 3 weeks of full time training, while others will be more than 6 weeks of training. Some Red Cross chapters are able to offer both daytime and evening courses in order to fit in with your schedule.
You should also be aware that the cost for CNA training will also depend on the city where you are attending training. Some cities offer training for as little as $660 while other programs cost over $1700. The price will often depend on the number of hours that you must receive training in that particular state. This training is still not expensive when you consider the high quality of education you will receive through the Red Cross. It is well worth the investment if you are looking to be well prepared for your certification examination and then for your new career.
Enrolling in a Red Cross Training Course
If you are interested in receiving nursing assistant training through the American Red Cross, you will need to search for any chapters in your area that offer training. You can do so by contacting the Red Cross chapter in your area and asking for a referral to chapters in your state that offer nursing assistant training.
You cannot attend CNA training through the Red Cross until you are 18 years of age or older. In order to complete training, you will need to be in overall good health. If you have a health condition that you believe could hinder your abilities to work as a CNA, you should discuss this with the instructor for the course to determine if training is a good fit for you.
Generally speaking, you cannot enter into the Red Cross training program if you have been convicted of a felony within the last 7 years. You should also note that certain crimes committed will prevent you from ever being able to work as a certified nursing assistant. You should not have any communicable diseases and will need to be tested for TB in order to be enrolled in the course.
You are well on your way to starting a career in healthcare when you enroll in The Red Cross program. This is one of the best training programs available and will have you well prepared for your certification exam.
Red Cross CNA Classes Accross the US
| Chapter Name | City | State | Phone |
| Madison/Marshall County | Huntsville | AL | 256-536-0084 |
| American Red Cross of Central Alabama | Montgomery | AL | 334-260-3980 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 310-445-9900 |
| Inland Empire | San Bernardino | CA | 909-888-1481 |
| American Red Cross, Sonoma & Mendocino Counties | Santa Rosa | CA | 707-577-7600 |
| South Central Connecticut | New Haven | CT | 203-787-6721 |
| Northeast Florida | Jacksonville | FL | 904-358-8091 |
| Central Panhandle | Panama City | FL | 850-763-6587 |
| Space Coast | Rockledge | FL | 321-890-1002 |
| Tampa Bay | Tampa | FL | 813-348-4820 |
| Southwest Georgia | Albany | GA | 229-436-4845 |
| Northeast Georgia | Gainesville | GA | 770-532-8453 |
| Coosa Valley | Rome | GA | 706-291-6648 |
| Hawaii State | Honolulu | HI | 808-734-2101 |
| Louisville Area | Louisville | KY | 502-589-4450 |
| American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay | Cambridge | MA | 617-274-5200 |
| Berkshire County | Pittsfield | MA | 413-442-1506 |
| Pioneer Valley | Springfield | MA | 413-737-4306 |
| Greater Westfield | Westfield | MA | 413-562-9684 |
| American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts | Worcester | MA | 508-595-3700 |
| Central Maryland | Baltimore | MD | 410-624-2000 |
| Southeastern Michigan | Detroit | MI | 313-833-4440 |
| Central Minnesota | St. Cloud | MN | 320-251-7641 |
| American Red Cross of the Twin Cities Area | Minneapolis | MN | 612-871-7676 |
| Elizabeth H. Dole Chapter | Salisbury | NC | 704-633-3854 |
| Granite | Concord | NH | 603-225-6697 |
| New Hampshire Gateway | Nashua | NH | 603-889-6664 |
| New Hampshire West | Keene | NH | 603-352-3210 |
| Great Bay | Portsmouth | NH | 603-766-5440 |
| Greater Cleveland | Cleveland | OH | 216-431-3010 |
| Keystone | Johnstown | PA | 814-255-1550 |
| Southeastern Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | PA | 215-299-4000 |
| Allegheny Region | Reno | PA | 814-677-2024 |
| Black Hills | Rapid City | SD | 605-342-4010 |
| Hiwassee Chapter | Cleveland | TN | 423-472-1595 |
| Knoxville Area | Knoxville | TN | 865-584-2999 |
| Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 703-549-8300 |
| Greater Richmond | Richmond | VA | 804-780-2250 |
| Green Mountain | Bennington | VT | 802-442-9458 |
| Chippewa Valley | Altoona | WI | 715-834-4182 |
| Lakeland | Green Bay | WI | 920-468-8535 |
Please tell me where I can get Red Cross CNA training where I live.
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Hi Lisa. Unfortunately there are no Red Cross Chapters in your area that offer CNA training. You can check out these other accredited training institutes:
The Center for Allied Health and Nursing Education – Hackensack
387 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
The HoHoKus School at Bergen Regional Medical Center Nursing Assistant Course
230 East Ridgewood Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652
Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education – Paramus
400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
Hope this helps. Wishing you success as a future certified nursing assistant.
how can I get sined up for cna traing today
Hi Savannah,
Simply call up a Red Cross Chapter from the list above and ask them when they have their next round of Red Cross Nurse Aide classes.
is there any by where i live? i would like to take the class
Shannon, Unfortunately there is none in your area. You could opt for a nursing home or a community college.
what if i can not come up with the tuition for the cna training? do you offer a pay as you go or a payment plan?
Hi Shirl, I’m afraid we’re not the Red Cross.
I’m sure if you call them up they might be willing to take you on on a Pay as you go plan.
Are there any red cross training classes in my area please let me know as soon as you can.
Hi Sheratta, I guess you forgot to mention where you live
To elaborate: I’m in Chicago and would prefer a 3 week Red Cross class in any location. Would also be interested recommendations for a shorter summer CNA class in the Chicago area or an online course. I start school full time in September I would like to complete a course before then. Thanks again for any advice!!
Jessica,
I’m afraid there are no Red Cross chapters near Chicago or for that matter in the whole state of Illinois. You might want to check out our list of chapters above to see if you’ll be able to take classes in another state.
Hi i am located in newjersey and would like to know are there any cna classes offered from the red cross
Hi Tenesia, Unfortunately there are no Red Cross chapters in new Jersey. You might want to check out other Cna Classes in New Jersey
I was would like to know of any cna programs that offer free training or financial aid/ scholarships. I reside in Knoxville, TN.
Hi miss Rudi,
Check out http://cnatraininghelp.com/free-cna-training/tennessee/
Hope that helps
Are, there any red cross chapters. in long Beach, Calif.
Thanks!
Hi Char,
Unfortunately there aren’t. The only centers in CA are in LA, San Bernardino and Santa Rosa