Nurse Aide Training Classes in Tennessee

Are there any free CNA training programs in Tennessee? The majority of free nurse aide courses are offered by licensed nursing homes in Tennessee. Students who agree to commit to employment in a nursing home upon graduating from a CNA training program do not have to pay for the tuition or the state certification exam fee. Most long term care facilities do not advertise their cost free CNA training classes except when they acutely need additional certified nurse aides on staff. If you are a dedicated, hard working individual who wants to enter the health care field as a certified nursing assistant, you should contact long-term care facilities in your area and interview for admission into one of their training programs. What are the usual requirements for admission in cost free nurse aide classes? Some facilities require that applicants have a high school education but there are some which will overlook having a diploma or GED.

You must have a clean criminal background check, be in good physical and mental condition, and have a professional attitude. Licensed nursing homes which provide CNA training classes must have state-approved educational programs and adhere to the minimum training requirements for nurse assistants in Tennessee. Seventy-five (75) hours of clinical and theoretical instruction must be completed in order to challenge the CNA certification exam in Tennessee. How long must one work for a nursing facility once they complete a free nursing assistant class? Prior to enrolling in a sponsored training course you should find out and agree upon the facility's work commitment plan. Some nursing homes require a minimum of six months of work while others request approximately one year.

Nursing Assistant Programs in Overton County

Overton County Nursing Home - Livingston
418 Bilbrey St., Livingston, TN 38570
Phone: (931) 823-6403

Tennessee Technology Center Nurse Aide Course - Livingston
740 High Tech Drive, Livingston, Tennessee 38570
Phone: (931) 823-5525

CNA Classes in Washington County

NHC Healthcare CNA Training Program - Johnson City
3209 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, Tennessee 37602
Phone: (423) 282-3311

Four Oaks Health Care Center - Jonesborough
1101 Persimmon Ridge Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Phone: (423) 753-8711

Johnson City Medical Center Nurse Aide Training Program - Franklin Transitional Care
1106 West Market St., Johnson City, Tennessee 37604
Phone: (423) 431-6697

Asbury Centers, Inc. CNA Program - Johnson City
400 North Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37601
This nursing assistant program is closed or currently inactive.

Appalachian Christian Village - Johnson City
2012 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
Phone: (423) 928-3168

David Crockett High School - Jonesborough
684 Old State Rt.34, Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659
Phone: (423) 753-1150

Science Hill High School Technical Center - Johnson City
501 Liberty Bell Blvd., Johnson City, TN 37604
This CNA program is closed or currently inactive.

CNA Programs in Benton County

Camden Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
197 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN 38320
Phone: (731) 584-3500

Nursing Assistant Classes in Hamilton County

Sequoyah High School C.N.A. Class - Soddy Daisy
9517 W. Ridge Trail Road, Soddy Daisy, Tennessee 37379
Phone: (423) 843-4707
This CNA training program is for high school students only (grades 9-12) and not for adults.

Lifecare Center Nurse Aide Training - East Ridge
1500 Fincher Ave., East Ridge, Tennessee 37412
This nursing assistant program is closed or currently inactive.

NHC Healthcare Nurse Assistant Program - Chattanooga
2700 Parkwood Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: (423) 624-1533

Health Careers Training Center - Chattanooga
5708 Uptain Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411
Phone: (423) 892-3848

Red Bank High School CNA Training Course - Chattanooga
640 Morrison Springs Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37415
Phone: (423) 874-1900

Health Care Center at the Standifer Place - Chattanooga
2626 Walker Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 490-1599

Chattanooga State Tech Community College - Nurse Aide Training
4501 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Phone: (423) 697-4400

Alexian Village CNA Course - Signal Mountain
100 James Blvd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Phone: (423) 886-0101

Brainerd High School Nurse Aide Training Course - Chattanooga
1020 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Phone: (423) 855-2615

Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center Nurse Aide Program
701 Sequoyah Road, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
Phone: (423) 332-0060

CNA Schools in Union County

Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation - Maynardville
215 Richardson Way, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807
Phone: (423) 992-5816

Nurse Aide Programs in Montgomery County

Tennessee Heath Careers, LLC Nurse Aide Program - Clarksville
116 North 2nd Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931) 648-2424

CNA Courses in Tennessee ( Page 3 )

Nursing assistant programs prepare individuals for challenging the nurse aide certification exam and for entry level positions in health care environments. Each state has the authority to decide how many hours of training a nursing assistant course must consist of, as long as the minimum federal requirement of seventy-five hours is met. Students interested in attending CNA classes have a wide array of choices when it comes to selecting a training facility.

Nursing assistant courses are conducted at nursing homes, vocational schools, private schools, and community colleges. Program length, admission requirements, and cost of training vary depending on the policies of every training facility. Several states have implemented legislation which requires licensed long-term care facilities to reimburse CNA employees for the costs associated with training. An individual who has paid for nursing assistant training classes and who becomes employed by a nursing home within a year of obtaining certification, is eligible for financial reimbursement. Compared to other training programs in the health care field, nursing assistant classes are relatively short and inexpensive. Obtaining state certification as a CNA is the main requirement for securing a nurse aide job at a nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility.

Nurse Aide Training Programs in Tennessee

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Questions, Comments, Suggestions

Debra M. on August 09, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Will a W2 tax form work for proof of employment in Tennessee?


Admin on August 10, 2009 at 11:31 PM
According to the Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry, acceptable proof of employment for renewing a CNA certificate may be one of the following documents: a pay stub, a payroll printout or a notarized attestation form. A W2 tax form is not considered acceptable proof of employment for a nursing assistant because it does not show what your job duties were. To make sure that this is indeed the case, I suggest that you call the registry to verify that a W2 tax form is not acceptable proof of employment.


I need to find out if I am still a registered CNA in Tennessee, if not, how do I go about in renewing my license?

I would like to know if you can just take the Tennessee state board test after letting your CNA certification lapse to get your certification back. Who do I contact?

I have a CNA license in the state of Tennessee and I want to transfer it to Missouri. What do I need to do and also my name has changed so do I need to take care of that first?

I attended a nursing school in Tennessee but I didn't graduate. Can I take the CNA test now, or do I have to take a training class first?

I recently moved to Johnson City, Tennessee and I would love to start CNA classes as soon as possible. Where can I find a list of CNA courses in Washington County, Tennessee?

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CNA Training Requirements

There is a wide disparity between CNA training requirements among the states. The difference lies in the mandatory number of total training hours necessary to complete state-approved CNA classes.


While according to federal law each nursing assistant course should contain a minimum of seventy-five (75) instruction and clinical hours, individual states have the liberty to mandate extra training requirements for certified nursing assistants. The majority of states exceed the threshold federal minimum requirements for nurse aide training programs because they are considered insufficient to result in an optimal and safe level of care for clients.


A review of nationwide state requirements for nurse assistant courses has found that the following states have mandated highest number of CNA program hours: Maine with a minimum of 90 hours of theory, 20 hours of laboratory skills and 70 hours of clinical instruction for a total of 180 hours; California with one hundred and sixty (160) training hours; Delaware and Oregon each requiring one hundred and fifty (150) hours; followed by the state of Alaska with one hundred and forty (140) hours; Virginia, Arizona, and West Virginia have a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) training hours for state-approved classes.

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