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Are there any Free CNA Training Classes?

If you are interested in becoming Certified Nursing Assistant, but cannot invest thousands of dollars, then you can consider undergoing Free CNA Training! Yes you read it right; there are Free CNA Training programs available which can help you to become a professional Certified Nursing Assistant without spending a single penny.  Various healthcare facilities like hospitals as well as some of the vocational training organizations often arrange Free CNA Training classes.  Apart from this, you can also opt for online CNA training; however, to become a Certified Nurse you need to pass a state exam which is not covered in  online CNA training.

There is bit difference between CNA training courses and classes. CNA training classes gives practical knowledge of work of a nursing aide which is very essential, whereas CNA training courses mostly cover theoretical knowledge.

You can start searching for nursing homes and hospitals in your area which conduct free CNA training classes in exchange of you working for them. The easiest way to do this is scan your phone directory and look up for hospitals and health care centers and give them a call to know if they conduct any free CNA training programs. Various hospitals have a deal with local colleges so they tend to offer free training program to college students.

Second option is to search for local Regional Occupation Program (ROP) in your area. In case if CNA Training is not free then it will surely be offered for low cost of about hundred dollars. One low cost option for getting CNA certification is the Red Cross CNA Training

Apart from all these above mentioned options, HHA /CNA Scholarship Program is also available which sponsor CNA and HHA training for eligible candidates who intend to become Certified Nurse Assistants or Home Health Aides for serving in healthcare industry.

Other options for Free CNA training

The US Armed Services also offer various training programs to become Certified Nursing Assistants. The Air Force Aid Society’s (AFAS) Spouse Employment Program in association with Spectrum Medical Services recently approved to offer some facilities which include CNA Training Program. Through this program, the AFAS will sponsor for 10 active-duty military members’ spouses to become Certified Nursing Assistants. If you are a spouse of an active-duty military member and are really interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant just call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at the AFB and get yourself enrolled.

If you are already a CNA and are working in a healthcare facility for some time, you should enquire if your employer may also be willing to sponsor your Registered Nurse (RN) certification.

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  1. Leah Coleman - December 15th, 2009 at 11:32 am

    I am looking for affordable CNA training please contact me and let me know how I can sign up.

  2. Joann Llanes - December 21st, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    I would like to enroll in a free cna class in Kailua Kona or Kealakekua area. Please call me or email me.

    Phone: (808) 937-3032
    Email: joanninkona@aol.com

    Mahalo.
    Joann

  3. Ben - December 26th, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    I agree, Red Cross CNA Training is a great, low cost way of training to become a CNA. Thanks for the great article.

  4. Sarah - January 5th, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Thanks for this useful info. Are there any Free CNA Training courses near Irvine, CA?

  5. Sherl - January 17th, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Please send me information regarding
    Free CNA Training in the Dayton, Ohio area.

  6. Cari - January 29th, 2010 at 1:54 am

    I need to know where is the nearest free CNA training ? I have no job, no unemployment and know one to help me. I am a single mother. My zip code is90019,. I live in Los Angeles Ca.

  7. CNA Training Pro - January 29th, 2010 at 5:57 am

    Cari, We understand your situation. You can find free CNA training at many health care facilities throughout California; however, most free CNA training programs would require the student to be an employee and sign on a contract to work for the facility for a predetermined period of time upon successful completion of the CNA Training and CNA certification.

  8. Anita Clark - February 8th, 2010 at 11:40 am

    Please send informatiuon about red cross free CNA classes. Thank You

  9. Tiffany - February 18th, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I am looking for Free or Low cost Cna Training program near Louisville, Kentucky could you please help me. I am a single mother and need a job asap!!!

  10. CNA Training Pro - February 18th, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Hi Tiffany,

    Thanks for visiting this site. We understand your concern.

    Please note that there are no free CNA training classes in Louisville, Kentucky; however, you can enroll in Kentucky state work program which will pay you up to $3,000 to undergo CNA training programs. You’d not have to repay this loan, so essentially it becomes a free CNA training program. For more details please inquire at NIA center off 29th and Broadway. Good luck!

  11. TJ - March 7th, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Im looking for afordable or free Cna classes in Detroit,dearborn or Melvindale,michigan….please help me I been looking for classes for months.

  12. Aahfe McConner - March 17th, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    Hello,
    I Am looking for free CNA training near Waterford Michigan could u email the info please and thank you.. :)

  13. kimberly burns - March 31st, 2010 at 8:19 am

    I am looking for free nursing training willing to learn and work hard.please i need help

  14. Mary Ellen - April 11th, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Hello, I’m looking for information regarding free or low cost CNA training in the Danbury, New Haven area in Connecticut. I’m currently living in Sandy Hook Connecticut. Thank you.

  15. Rochelle Hassel - April 13th, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Please help im looking for a place in MI that offer free CNA training prefer Nursing Home or Hospital.Your HELP is needed Greatly

  16. Nataha - April 16th, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Hi

    I was once a CNA..It has been about 4 yrs and right now I’m interesting on getting back the certification
    my question is What do I need to do? Do I do the whole training all over again?

  17. CNA Training Pro - April 18th, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Natasha, please check our post on renewing CNA license at
    http://www.cnatrainingpro.com/renewing-cna-license.html

  18. Stephanie Rankin - April 27th, 2010 at 9:28 am

    HI, i’m looking for a cna training course for free or very low cost in or near detroit MI please help

  19. Sonja Jefferson - May 17th, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Hello I worked in a nursing home before but did not receive my certification so I would like to know where I can get some free training to become a CNA. I don’t have any money, so what do I need to do.

  20. Ameer - May 28th, 2010 at 11:21 am

    I am looking for a CNA training program that I can enroll in for free.

  21. LATOYA - June 13th, 2010 at 8:16 am

    LOOKING 4 FREE CNA COURSE TO TAKE IN DETROIT, MI AREA IF ANYONE KNOW OF ANY PLEASE EMAIL… THANKS

  22. Brittany Bovard - June 23rd, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I am trying to find out if the Altoona Area Red Cross offers phlebotomist training. I am low income and wondered if there is anything thing available where I could train for free or low cost.

  23. tiffany kleiner - July 1st, 2010 at 7:20 am

    I would like to apply for the cna classes. Possibly the free ones. I’m 20 years old and taking a semester of nursing school.

  24. nicole - July 1st, 2010 at 7:27 am

    I am looking to enroll in a free CNA class in my area or closes area around me Linwood, Michigan . I would greatly appreciate your help in accomplishing my goal and hows to go about doing it. THANK YOU
    Nicole

  25. Esperanza Cruz - July 5th, 2010 at 10:12 am

    I have had my CNA certification before. But it expired because after I had my son I never went back to work. I have no job but need one really bad. Do i need to do all the training again? I have no money for classes if thats what I need. So what do I do?

  26. alphonse - July 12th, 2010 at 11:50 am

    i am looking for free cna training program

  27. mary - July 15th, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    hi,i am interested in cna and would like to know if you have a list of nursing homes offering this or hospitals and i work for them since can’t afford to pay for a school.Thank you.

  28. mary - July 15th, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    i live in houston and would like to know hospitals or nursing homes offering cna training

  29. Stephenie Morris - July 19th, 2010 at 12:12 am

    My daughter-in-law graduated from your Portland Oregon Free Training Program recently and I am also interested. I am a Displaced Libraian of 12 years and have been doing limited Homecare for my now 80 yr. old mother, my husband when he had his heart attack,and became familiar with kidney desease when my father underwent dialysis for 12 years. This has been my life and will continue to be. I figure I must learn more; and I still need to make an income while I do healthcare so I may as well combine these interests. Please inform me of how to contact Portland Training…

  30. marissa - July 30th, 2010 at 11:12 am

    i am looking to becoming a CNA but i havent yet got my highschool deploma or GED and its kinda hard beacause im only 18 with a two year old on my own and i dont have money to enroll my self into school is there any way you can help me?


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