CNA Classes & Nurse Aide Training Programs in Vermont

1. State-Approved CNA Schools & Training Providers in Vermont

All 34 approved regional and county Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEPs) for Vermont are consolidated into the interactive directory below. Filter by county (11 counties/regions), program type, or search by city, ZIP code, or school name:

2. Vermont CNA Curriculum Breakdown, Admission Rules & Tuition Costs

In Vermont, prospective nurse aides must complete a state-approved 80 Hours (30 Clinical) NATCEP curriculum (consisting of 50 classroom/skills-lab hours and 30 supervised clinical hours), pass both components of the Headmaster D&SDT competency evaluation, and clear state criminal background screening prior to active placement on the Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation (LNA).

• Classroom & Clinical Clock-Hour Split (80 Hours (30 Clinical)): Every accredited Vermont NATCEP curriculum includes at least 50 hours of classroom theory and mannequin skills-lab instruction (covering infection control, vital signs, medical terminology, resident rights, and body mechanics) followed by 30 hours of supervised hands-on clinical rotations in a licensed Vermont skilled nursing facility or hospital under a Registered Nurse instructor.
• Pre-Enrollment Screening Requirements in Vermont: Prior to starting clinical rotations, students must complete state fingerprint criminal background screening, submit a negative two-step TB skin test (PPD) or QuantiFERON blood test, provide immunization records, and pass a physical health clearance.
• Free Nursing Home Training & OBRA Tuition Reimbursement: While community colleges and vocational schools in Vermont typically charge $550 to $1,450 for tuition, many skilled nursing facilities listed in the table above sponsor tuition-free in-house CNA classes for new hires. Furthermore, under federal OBRA law (42 CFR § 483.152), any Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facility in Vermont that hires you within 12 months of certification must reimburse your out-of-pocket course and exam costs.

3. Vermont CNA Certification Exam, Registry Lookup & Wage Outlook

Upon graduating from an approved Vermont training program, candidates register with Headmaster D&SDT to complete the two-part state competency examination: a multiple-choice written (or oral audio) knowledge test and a live clinical skills evaluation drawn from the 22 testable CNA clinical skills.

Once you pass both exam components, your active Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential is issued by the Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation (LNA) (Official VT Registry Portal ↗). Across Vermont, certified nurse aides earn a median wage of $22.66 per hour ($47,130 per year), ranging from $37,620 at the 10th percentile to $59,600+ at the 90th percentile in acute care hospitals and metropolitan health systems.

4. Frequently Asked Questions About CNA Classes in Vermont