Training to become a CNA in Indiana requires you to attend a state approved training program. These programs provide you with the knowledge you need to provide basic nursing care and personal care duties. It is not mandatory to have a high school diploma in order to train to work as a certified nursing assistant. See free CNA training options below:
Some career training colleges also offer certified nursing assistant training courses. These courses are typically inexpensive and can prepare you well for your new career. In some cases, the programs through career schools will make you eligible for grants and scholarships offered by the state of Indiana. You might find that you are able to access enough grants and scholarships to cover any costs associated with training.
If you are a displaced homemaker (having lost income through a spouses death, a divorce or a spouses disability), you might be able to receive funding to train for a career. You could inquire as to whether or not you could receive help to pay for a state approved CNA training course. Displaced workers, who have been laid off as a result of downsizing or the closing of a business, often qualify for assistance with training for a new career as well.
Direct CNA Training Opportunities
Paid Training at Miller’s Merry Manor
They are currently looking at hiring basic nursing assistants for trainee positions. You will get paid while you are trained and most likely get a job working at their facility upon successful completion of your state exam. Not only is the training free, you’re getting a salary while doing it. They are an excellent place to work and provide good benefits. For more details, contact them on the following address: 259 West Harrison Street Mooresville, IN 46158. Phone: 317-831-6272
Free CNA Training from Golden Living Center
Classes will be available in Elkhart in late January 2012. To apply you must pick up a form by January 20th (9:00am) at any of these locations: GLC – Fountain View 609 W. Tangle Wood Lane Mishawaka, IN 46545 GLC – Countryside 811 E. 12th Street Mishawaka, IN 46544 EOE. You can also call them on 574-293-0364
You must undergo a drug screening as well as a background check before you are eligible for the training. You will be expected to work at the facility upon completion of the training. Please confirm this with the facility to avoid disappointment afterwards.
Low Cost Training
Indiana Health Careers Training offers one of the cheapest training options in Indiana. They have a training center located in Sellersburg which offers CNA training for $450. WHile most other training centers charge upwards of $800 they provide quality training at half the cost. If you’re working and can not attend the week day classes, they have weekend classes as well. There is no GED requirement and you also get a free training DVD when you join. They can be contacted on the following numbers: 812-246-5753 or 1-877-667-4183
Kingston at Dupont
They have a CNA position open at the moment. No experience nor training is completely necessary. they will train you if they feel you have the passion to work as a CNA at their facility. You have to finish your training in the timeframe specified by the state of Indiana to be eligible for employment. More details can be found at http://goo.gl/4OzUk
St Vincents
Winchester-473 E Greenville Av, IN Phone: 1-855-562-2824
This is a catholic nursing home established under Ascension Health. For a limited time they are offering training to patient Care Techs (a fancy term for CNA’s). While this training is for CNAs it does require you to have a basic life support certification. This isn’t common for these type of positions since they should ideally teach you this at the training. Not a
Comfort Keepers (HHA)
1001 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201, United States, +1 812-372-2222
Looking to become a CNA? This place could get you started on your career path for free. All you need is an interest and passion for being a caregiver. They will train you to become a home health aide. This can be a stepping stone to a career as a CNA.
Institutions That May be Able To Help
Wabash Centers Employ Abilities
Address: 2000 Greenbush Street Lafayette, IN 47903
Phone: 765-423-5531
Indy Pendence Job Corps Center
Address: 222 East Ohio Street – Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-524-6788
Nursing homes in Indiana that could Potentially offer CNA training for free
Note: They do not have free training at present. This list will help you locate ones near your area so that you may contact them IF they have an active vacancy.
Bluffton Regional Medical Cent – 303 S Main St Bluffton, Indiana 46714
Bradner Village Health Care – 505 N Bradner Avenue Marion, Indiana 46952
Brandywine Nursing And Rehabil – 745 N Swope St Greenfield, Indiana 46140
Bremen Health Care Center – 316 Woodies Lane Bremen, Indiana 46506
Briarwood Health And Rehabilit – 3640 N Central Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46205
Bridgepointe Health Campus – 1900 College Ave Vincennes, Indiana 47591
Davis Gardens Health Center – 1120 East Davis Drive Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
Dearborn County Hospital-Subac – 600 Wilson Creek Rd Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Dickey Nursing Home Inc – 1007 North 9th St Elwood, Indiana 46036
Dujarie House – 200 River Ridge Dr Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Dukes Memorial Hospital-Ccc – 275 West 12th Street Peru, Indiana 46970
Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitatio – 601 Sheffield Ave Dyer, Indiana 46311
Life Care Centers Of The Willows – 1000 Elizabeth Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Lincoln Centers For Rehabilita – 1029 East 5th Street Connersville, Indiana 47331
Lincoln Hills Healthcare And Rehab – 402 19th Street Tell City, Indiana 47586
Lincoln Hills Of New Albany – 326 Country Club Drive New Albany, Indiana 47150
Lincolnshire Health Care Cente – 8380 Virginia St Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Longworth Villa – 9520 State Road 62 West Charlestown, Indiana 47111
Mount Vernon Nursing And Rehab – 1415 Country Club Road Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
Mulberry Health & Rehab Ctr – 502 W Jackson St Mulberry, Indiana 46058
Muncie Health & Rehabilitation – 4301 N Walnut St Muncie, Indiana 47303
Munster Med-Inn – 7935 Calumet Ave Munster, Indiana 46321
I am seeking a part time job in Healthcare working evenings 3-4 days a week and I am looking for a program that will assist with free training to become a certified CNA. I have 13 yrs. Experience in administration in Healthcare.
l lost my job for thirteen years in Casino in Hammond. l am interested to attend Free CNA trainee i am divorced and no income right now what is the requirements to be qualified to attend Trainee for CNA. Please help me i appreciate if you response on me. Thanks. Melinda
i was wondering if dukes has cna training and will hire you right then! i was a cna in warrensburg MO. about 15 yr. ago but i need to work and go to school for this then go for RN
Hi iam looking for a assited living job in a assited living facility in indianapolis,indiana . I,am not certified, however i do have experience in this field .I was a certified CNA back in 1987 ,I went to school at Ross Medical Center in Roseville, MI, i worked at 2 nursing homes in Detroit, MI also i also worked in Nashville,TN as a PAL in a assisting living facility i did not have to be certified worked there for 15 months also, worked as a Caregiver at a retirement home with one on one patient care ,so i have very much experience in taking care of the elderly if interested you may email .Thankyou in advance Wendy Haywood
Hi, I am a cna and I would like to get my free inservices for the year so, I can work ?
Hello I am Tomeka Range looking to relocate to Indiana. I am in search of a healthcare facility that will provide free cna training for employment. I have been in the healthcare feild for over 10yrs. I am a certified Patient Care Technician since 2005 and I can not seem to find a job with that title. I have currently been a caregiver through an agency since 2001. I am looking forward to relocating asap I am a reliable caring and experienced and have excellent references. If you are interested you may email me. Thank you. Tomeka Range
I have been a housewife for the past seven years and I am currently going through a divorce and must reenter the workforce. I was a cna for 10 years but I need to be recertified. I am looking for a place that offers free or aid for classes. I am living in the Montgomery/fountain county area if any one could help point me in the right direction please email me. Thank You
I’m a Medical Transcriptionist and I’m planning on attending IUN in the fall to begin a RN program. I’m also looking for info on how to get in and get some experience and figured I should start with CNA to begin with. I’m in the Hobart/Merrillville Indiana area. Any information is appreciated. Thank you
Hi i am a single mom of a lovely baby boy. I would like to find a a free cna class in Indianapolis,IN. I am going to be starting RN classes in January. So anything would help right now.
I was a stay at home mom. I previously had a CNA license, but it expired and I did not have any work hours to renew it. I am looking to get my CNA’s back asap. I would really appreciate any help. I live in Sweetser Indiana and I am willing to go to Kokomo, Marion, Huntington, Wabash areas.
My present employer is Nightingale Home Care. I returned to work home health after 8 months of physical therapy and restrictions. But did not pay attention and my CNA register expired that same year (recovering with phys. therapy)
To make it short, I am working but I need to attend weekend studies for certified nursing assistant classes, or and if a nursing facility allows us to work in a unit of their facility completing all assignments for 3 or 4 weekends/or more to be recertified for the CNA
Thank you. There is a weekend class 2 hours from my home (4 weekends in August)
why I am inquiring if there is a school or studies /nursing home/area
that allows working in the facility, completing specific documents and procedures
?
Thanks for the information.
I am inquiring about Indianapolis, Carmel or a Zionsville, Lebanon (all in Indiana)
facilities
Rachel Genovese Hildebrandt
I worked for 15 years as a CNA but became ill and then had to take care my sick grandmother and i need to be re certified and i was wondering if there were any free classes in Brownsburg or Indianapolis and I am willing to work for any facility that offers these classes so please let me know..
thank you
Wesley G.
My name is Dustie. My dream is to become a “CNA” !!! Does anyone know where the closest CNA CLASSES are being held at??