Certified nursing assistants play a vital role as entry level healthcare workers. There is an increasing demand for qualified nursing assistants in Indiana. CNAs provide basic support services for patients and work under the direction of nurses. You can become a CNA in Indiana by completing a CNA training program and challenging the CNA competency test. CNA training programs are available in various locations throughout Indiana including two-year college campuses. CNA training program typically last for several weeks or even for a college semester. Find a school from the accredited list below.
One of the top CNA training programs in Indiana is offered at Ivy Tech College (Bloomington Campus). Their nursing assistant training program is 120 hours with 40 of those hours being completed in a classroom setting and 80 hours in a clinical setting. Students of the CNA training course must have a high school diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years of age. If you do not live in the Bloomington area, you can search for other high quality (state approved) CNA training programs. More campuses of the Ivy League College might also offer or begin offering CNA training programs. You will need to take and pass the certification exam after finishing the training program.
Featured CNA Training courses in Indiana
Ivy Tech Community College – Fort Wayne
3800 Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: (260) 482-9171
Miller’s Merry Manor Nurse Aide Training Program – Fort Wayne
5544 East State Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46815
Phone: (260) 749-9506
Omega Healthcare Systems Health Education Center – Fort Wayne
519 Oxford Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
Phone: (260) 418-9461
The CNA class at Omega lasts for 105 hours. 30 of which are classroom based and 75 are clinical. The program covers many topics such as body mechanics, safety of residents, introduction to long term care and cognitive impairment. You are required to pass a basic math and english exam (by 80%) as well as come out clean on a criminal background check. if you’re working somewhere or are busy during weekdays, it will be very convenient to attend classes at Omega since their course is taught only on weekends and lasts for the duration of 7 weeks.
Renaissance Village Nursing Aide Course – Fort Wayne
6050 South CR 800 E-92, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Phone: (260) 625-3545
Hearts of Indiana Nurse Assistant Course
126 West State Street, Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: (618) 262-1337
Vincennes University
850 College Ave Jssper, IN 47546
Tel: (812)481-5909
The Waters of Princeton Nursing Aide TrainingProgram
1020 West Vine Street, Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: (812) 385-5238
Indiana Academy Nurse Assistant Classes – Cicero
24815 State Road 19 North, Cicero, Indiana 46034
Phone: (317) 984-3575
Riverview TCU – Noblesville C.N.A. Training Class
395 Westfield Road, Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: (317) 770-2870
Theracare, Inc. – Fishers
9957 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038
Phone: (317) 841-7005
Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Aide Program – Plymouth
635 Oakhill Avenue, Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Phone: (574) 936-9981
Pilgrim Manor Nurse Assistant Training – Plymouth
222 Parkview Street, Plymouth, IN 46563
Phone: (574) 936-9943
The Lane House Nurse Aide Program – Crawfordsville
1000 Lane Avenue, Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933
Phone: (765) 362-0007
Grandview Health and Rehabilitation Center CNA Training Classes – Martinsville
1959 East Columbus Street, Martinsville, Indiana 46151
Phone: (765) 342-7114
Miller’s Merry Manor CNA Training Course – Mooresville
259 West Harrison Street, Mooresville, IN 46158
Phone: (317) 831-6272
MJS College
8315 Virginia St, Suite 16 Merrill-ville, IN 46410
Tel: (219)769-2047
The nurse aide course at MJS requires you to have either a GED or a high school diploma. It lasts for 5 weeks and covers the basics in nursing skills that allow you to assist in a healthcare facility under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tuition fees for the program is $750 and includes the cost of uniform as well as the state exam fee. Because you will need to be able to lift patients while working as a CNA, MJS requires you to undergo a thorough physical exam to see if you’re fit enough to work as a CNA. Classes are normally held 4 days a week (Friday is for clinical sessions). Each class normally lasts for 6 hours from 9:oo am to 3:00 pm.
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