CNA Training Programs in Tennessee

If you have been thinking about a career in the healthcare field, then you might want to consider starting out as a certified nurse aide. The time required to complete a CNA training class in Tennessee is only a couple of weeks. Nurse aide programs cost much less than other healthcare educational programs such as nursing. Many licensed practical nurses as well as registered nurses started out by enrolling in certified nurse aide programs, which prepared them for successful nursing careers. As a certified nursing assistant you truly see what it is like to care for residents, help others when they are sick or injured, and function as a member of the health care team in a nursing home, hospital, or home health care agency.

If you choose to pursue a free CNA course at a nursing home, make sure you choose a facility that has a low CNA turnover rate. It is always a positive sign to find out that other certified nurse assistants have been employed for years at the same long-term care facility. Staying with the same employer for years means that the work conditions are good, and the co-workers are professional. Not all nursing homes which offer cost free CNA training will require you to work for their facility. To find out the specific requirements of each individual nurse aide program you are strongly encouraged to contact as many skilled nursing facilities as you can in your area. Pick the best choice for you and do not be afraid to compare and contrast multiple training program offers.

CNA Courses in Sullivan County

The Wexford House - Kingsport
2421 John B. Dennis Highway, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 288-3988

Greystone Healthcare Center Nurse Aide Training Program - Blountville
181 Dunlap Road, Blountville, Tennessee 37617
Phone: (423) 323-7112

Cambridge House - Bristol
250 Bellebrook Road, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (423) 968-4123

Dobyns-Bennett High School CNA Program - Kingsport
1801 East Center Street, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664
Phone: (423) 378-8443

Asbury Centers, Inc. - Kingsport, Baysmont
100 Netherland Lane, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: (423) 245-0360

Brookhaven Manor Nurse Aide Course - Kingsport
2035 Stonebrook Place, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
Phone: (423) 246-8934

Holston Manor - Kingsport
3641 Memorial Blvd., Kingsport, TN 37664
Phone: (423) 246-2411

Nursing Assistant Training Programs in Carroll County

Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center CNA Course
635 High Street, Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344
This nursing assistant program is closed or currently inactive.

Hollow Rock Lifecare Center Nurse Aide Training - Bruceton
105 Rowland Ave., Bruceton, TN 38317
Phone: (731) 586-2061

Mckenzie Health Care Center Nursing Assistant Course
175 Hospital Drive, Mc Kenzie, Tennessee 38201
Phone: (731) 352-3908

Nurse Aide Training Schools in Hawkins County

Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
701 West Main Blvd., Church Hill, TN 37642
Phone: (423) 357-7178

Signature Healthcare CNA Training Course - Rogersville
109 Highway 70 North, Rogersville, Tennessee 37857
Phone: (423) 272-3099

CNA Training Classes in Greene County

Lifecare Center Nurse Aide Training Course - Greeneville
725 Crum Street, Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: (423) 639-8131

Walters State Greeneville - Greene County Center for Tech Night Classes
1121 Hal Henard Road, Greeneville, Tennessee 37743
Phone: (423) 639-0171

Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Inc. Nursing Assistant Program - Greeneville
1420 Tusculum Blvd., Greeneville, TN 37745
Phone: (423) 789-5091

Greeneville-Greene County Center For Tech High School
1121 Hal Henard Rd., Greeneville, Tennessee 37743
Phone: (423) 639-0175

CNA Schools in Johnson County

Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center CNA Training Program
919 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, TN 37683
Phone: (423) 727-7800

Nursing Assistant Training Courses in Giles County

Meadowbrook Nursing Center C.N.A. Class - Pulaski
1245 East College Street, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478
Phone: (931) 363-7548

NHC Healthcare Nurse Aide Program - Pulaski
933 East College Street, Pulaski, TN 38478
Phone: (931) 363-3572

CNA Programs in Tennessee ( Page 4 )

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

Tennessee Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program Providers
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Nurse Aide Programs in the State of Tennessee.

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CNA Training Schools and Programs

CNA classes, schools and programs by state.

Questions, Comments, Suggestions

Arizona B. on August 18, 2009 at 08:04 AM
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? Thanks.


Admin on August 18, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I believe that you might be able to challenge the nurse aide exam and become re-certified if your certification has been expired for less than two years. If your Tennessee CNA certification has expired for more than two years, or you have not worked as a nursing assistant in the last twenty-four months, you must complete a new CNA program and pass the competency evaluation exam in order to become re-certified. You should contact the Tennessee nurse aide registry to verify this information and to get answers to other questions you may have. Good luck!


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?

How does one renew their CNA license in the state of Tennessee?

Is it possible to enroll in a CNA class without a high school diploma or GED?

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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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