CNA Classes & Programs in Indiana
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CNA training in Indiana
- Programs
- 273
- state-approved
- Cities covered
- 130
- with CNA programs
- Median pay
- $36,790
- $17.69 an hour
- CNAs employed
- 29,800
- in Indiana
- Training hours
- 75
- minimum, incl. 45 clinical
Sources: US Census (2024), BLS OEWS (May 2023).
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How to Become a CNA in Indiana: Requirements
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Complete a state-approved CNA training program
At least 75 hours, including 45 hours of supervised clinical practice.
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Pass the state competency exam
A knowledge test and a hands-on skills test.
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Get listed on the Indiana CNA Registry
Employers check the registry before hiring.
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Indiana requirements in detail
Before starting your training, it’s important to know exactly what Indiana requires for CNA certification. Meeting these standards ensures you're eligible to test, be placed on the state registry, and work in approved healthcare settings.
Eligibility
- Program enrollment (NATCEP): You must complete an Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)–approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Programs are offered by high schools, career centers, community colleges, and licensed health care facilities.
- Good standing: Candidates must be eligible for placement on the Nurse Aide Registry (no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation). Employers must verify registry status prior to hire.
Training Hours & Clinicals
Indiana requires a minimum of 75 total hours of nurse aide training as part of the NATCEP. The curriculum includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 45 hours of supervised clinical experience in a licensed facility. Programs must also provide required introductory instruction before any direct resident contact, in accordance with federal OBRA requirements. Required topics include residents' rights, infection control, communication, and safety/emergency procedures.
Competency Exam (Knowledge & Skills)
After completing training, you must pass Indiana's state-approved competency evaluation:
- Knowledge test: 100 multiple-choice questions, requiring a minimum score of 80% to pass.
- Skills evaluation: hand hygiene plus four randomly selected nurse aide skills, including at least one measurement task. The skills test is timed and must be performed in the exact order listed for each skill.
Candidates have up to three attempts per section within the allowed testing window. Those who do not pass must complete a new training program before retesting. Exams are scheduled, administered, and scored through Ivy Tech Community College under IDOH oversight.
Placement on the Registry & Working as a CNA
Once you pass both exam components, your name is added to the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. Employers must verify your active status before hiring. Under federal rules, Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facilities may employ a trainee for up to 120 days while training and testing are completed.
Renewal
To remain active on the registry, CNAs must have performed at least 8 hours of paid nursing or nursing-related duties within the past 24 months. Renewal is completed through the Indiana Department of Health's online system and requires employer verification of work hours.
Reciprocity (Out-of-State CNAs)
Active CNAs from other states may apply for reciprocity to transfer their certification into Indiana. Applicants must provide verification of good standing from their current state and pass the Indiana written competency exam. The skills exam is waived for reciprocity applicants. Applications are processed through the IDOH reciprocity portal managed by Ivy Tech.
Costs
As of January 2025, the Indiana CNA exam fee is $100 for both parts taken together or $90 for a single-part retake. Fees are paid during scheduling. Candidates should verify the most current fees with IDOH or Ivy Tech before applying.
Sources: Indiana Department of Health — NATCEP, IDOH — Certification & Recertification, CNA Testing Information, 42 CFR 483.152 — Federal Training Requirements
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Free CNA Classes in Indiana
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| School | City | Cost | Weeks |
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| Bethany Pointe Health Campus | Anderson | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredAs a Trilogy Health Services campus, Bethany Pointe participates in company programs that support free CNA certification for employees through apprenticeship and certification assistance. | |||
| Ivy Tech Community College Anderson | Anderson | $892 | – |
| Community College · Financial aidIvy Tech offers a 5-credit Certified Nursing Aide course (HLHS 107) taught in person, with Anderson listed as an offering campus. Funding such as Next Level Jobs may cover tuition for eligible students. | |||
| Stonecroft Health Campus | Bloomington | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredStonecroft Health Campus participates in Trilogy’s Registered Apprenticeship, offering paid CNA training with support to earn certification. Candidates can be hired into CNA-in-training roles and receive free certification support while working. | |||
| Carmel Health & Living Community | Carmel | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredCarDon’s Carmel Health & Living Community hires CNA-in-Training candidates and pays class fees, with a pathway to employment upon licensure. The posting notes tuition covered through Ivy Tech’s Achieve Your Degree partnership. | |||
| Southern Indiana Medical Education Center | Clarksville | Free | 7 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aid · Job placement helpSIMEC offers a 7 week blended CNA program combining online theory with hands on labs and clinicals, and includes AHA First Aid CPR AED certification. The school advertises free tuition options and job placement support. | |||
| Miller's At Oak Pointe | Columbia City | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s at Oak Pointe offers a free employer sponsored Nursing Assistant training that includes 36 to 40 hours of classroom instruction and 75 hours of supervised clinical practicum. Testing fees may be covered for hired graduates. | |||
| Silver Oaks Health Campus | Columbus | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpTrilogy’s CNA-in-training pathway at Silver Oaks provides state-approved nurse aide training with classroom, lab, and clinical instruction leading to certification and employment opportunities. | |||
| Wellbrooke Of Crawfordsville | Crawfordsville | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy Health Services offers company-wide registered CNA apprenticeship and free CNA certification support for employees, which may be pursued while working at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Culver | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s offers an employer-sponsored, tuition-free CNA training program that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinicals at its facilities. Applicants complete 36–40 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours before employment consideration. | |||
| Danville Regional Rehabilitation | Danville | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities provides free CNA classes hosted at ASC communities such as Danville Regional, with 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. Programs typically run 4–5 weeks with day and some evening options. | |||
| Adams Woodcrest | Decatur | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAdams Health Network sponsors a free CNA training program with classroom and supervised clinical hours at its senior living facilities, with paid training and exam costs covered for hires. Classes are hosted locally at Adams Woodcrest/Adams facilities. | |||
| North Adams Vocational School | Decatur | Free | – |
| Educational EntityBellmont High School’s Health Sciences pathway includes CNA Preparation with 80 hours of clinical experience at Adams Memorial Hospital, and students can earn the CNA certification at no additional cost. | |||
| Evansville Institute | Evansville | Free | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 137 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpEvansville Institute offers state-approved CNA training with classroom theory, on-site labs, and nursing home clinicals; morning, afternoon, and weekend cohorts are available. Vincennes University Adult Education funding may cover tuition for eligible students. | |||
| Byron Health Center | Fort Wayne | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredByron Wellness Community’s High School LAUNCH program includes paid on-site CNA training for students in the nursing track. Participants are paid 12 per hour while completing the on-site CNA program. | |||
| Canterbury Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities provides free CNA training at Canterbury, combining at least 30 hours of classroom instruction with 75 hours of clinical practicum at the facility. Trainees are hired as Nurse Aides in Training and complete the program in about 4 weeks. | |||
| Essential Healthcare Academy | Fort Wayne | $925 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidEssential Healthcare Academy offers a 5–7 week CNA program with classroom instruction followed by clinical training, with both day and evening cohorts. Tuition is 925 with an out-of-pocket discount, and many students qualify for free tuition. | |||
| Ivy Tech Community College | Fort Wayne | $892 | – |
| Community College · Financial aidIvy Tech Fort Wayne offers a Certified Nursing Aide Certificate presented in-person, focused on caring for older adults in long-term care with hands-on clinical experience. The CNA CT is 5 credits and may be tuition-free for eligible students through Next Level Jobs; the published program cost is 892. | |||
| Saint Anne Home | Fort Wayne | Free | 6 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Faith-basedSaint Anne Communities offers a CNA course held at 1900 Randallia Dr., typically running six weeks with daytime classes. | |||
| Saving Lives Healthcare Training Academy | Fort Wayne | Free | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidEssential Healthcare Academy offers an evening CNA program with classroom and clinical training over about five weeks; tuition listed with payment plan and many students qualify for free tuition. | |||
| Towne House Retirement Community | Fort Wayne | Free | 4 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpEmployer-sponsored CNA training program with two weeks classroom and two weeks clinical; paid training with intent to hire after completion. | |||
| Homeview Center Of Franklin | Franklin | Free | 7 |
| Educational EntityHomeview partnered with Franklin Community Schools to offer a free seven-week CNA course hosted at Franklin Community High School and at Homeview Health & Rehab, with uniforms provided. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Garrett | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s Merry Manor in Garrett offers a paid, free-of-charge BNA/CNA training program that includes 36–40 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours, with the state test paid if hired and in good standing. | |||
| 21St Century Charter High School College & Careers | Gary | Free | – |
| High School21st Century Charter School offers an on-site dual credit CNA program for high school students as part of its CTE offerings. | |||
| Springhurst Health Campus | Greenfield | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy Health Services offers free, employer-sponsored CNA certification through its apprenticeship and certification assistance programs, allowing team members to earn while they train. | |||
| Hanover College CNA Training Program | Hanover | Free | – |
| Vocational CollegeHanover offers a May Term Certified Nursing Assistant prep class in partnership with Ivy Tech that combines coursework, labs, and clinicals. The program is tuition-free for Hanover students. | |||
| Asc Training Center | Indianapolis | Free | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities offers free four-week CNA classes with at least 30 hours of lecture and 75 hours of clinical practicum, and covers state testing costs. Classes run regularly at ASC locations across Indiana. | |||
| Avondale Meadows Ymca Of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidYMCA Project Connect offers a CNA program with 105+ hours (75+ clinical and 30 classroom). Eligible participants receive scholarships that cover tuition and the state exam. | |||
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis | $892 | – |
| Community College · Financial aidThe 5-credit Certified Nursing Aide certificate (HLHS 107) provides in-person classroom, lab, and clinical training focused on caring for older adults in long-term care settings. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Indianapolis | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredEmployer-paid BNA/CNA training with classroom instruction and supervised clinical practicum. Graduates receive a scheduled state test date, and testing is covered if hired. | |||
| Pike Career And Stem Center | Indianapolis | Free | – |
| Educational EntityPike Career & STEM Center offers a Certified Nursing Assistant pathway for high school students as part of its CTE programs. PCC programs prepare students for industry certifications with no tuition charge and minimal fees. | |||
| Impact Institute | Kendallville | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidImpact Institute offers Certified Nurse’s Assistant training for adult education students, with some pathways available at no cost through partners like Next Level Jobs. Contact Adult Education for enrollment details. | |||
| Waterford Place Health Campus | Kokomo | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredAs part of Trilogy Health Services, Waterford Place participates in company programs that cover CNA certification costs for employees and offer a registered apprenticeship pathway. These free certification and apprenticeship options allow earn‑while‑you‑learn training. | |||
| Wellbrooke Of Kokomo | Kokomo | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy Health Services offers a paid CNA apprenticeship at this campus that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical training while you are employed; tuition is covered by the employer. | |||
| Miller's Health & Rehab By Miller's Merry Manor | La Porte | Free | – |
| Nursing Facility · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s Merry Manor offers a free nursing assistant training class in La Porte that includes approximately 36–40 hours of classroom instruction plus 75 hours of supervised clinicals; testing may be covered if hired. | |||
| Homewood Health Campus | Lebanon | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredHomewood Health Campus (Trilogy Health Services) offers a company-sponsored Nurse Aide Fast Track program for employees, with paid weekday training and tuition covered. Participants transition to CNA roles upon successful completion. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Marion | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s Merry Manor offers employer‑paid BNA/CNA training that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice to prepare trainees for entry‑level caregiving roles. | |||
| Rise Up Health Care Academy | Marion | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidState-approved CNA training offered at multiple TLC communities, including Marion, with a 105-hour course and on-site clinicals; classes are open to the public and scholarships are available. | |||
| Beginning Of A Start Training Center | Merrillville | Free | 7 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA program runs 7–8 weeks with CPR included, small class sizes, and day or evening options. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Mooresville | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s Merry Manor in Mooresville advertises free employer-sponsored CNA training that includes classroom instruction and supervised clinical hours, with testing covered if hired. | |||
| Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center | Mulberry | Free | 3 |
| Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredMulberry Health offers employer-sponsored CNA training classes; contact HR for current schedules and eligibility. Recent postings indicate one week classroom followed by two weeks of clinicals with no fees. | |||
| Morrison Woods Health Campus | Muncie | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy Health Services provides free CNA certification for employees through its career development/apprenticeship programs, allowing you to train while working at the campus. Tuition is covered by the employer. | |||
| Rolling Hills Healthcare Center | New Albany | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredRolling Hills Healthcare Center advertises an employer-provided nurse aide training pathway for individuals seeking to become CNAs, with hiring into full-time CNA roles upon successful completion. Interested candidates are directed to apply through the facility’s careers postings. | |||
| The Villages At Historic Silvercrest | New Albany | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredAs a Trilogy Health Services campus, Silvercrest participates in company CNA apprenticeship and free certification programs that prepare team members for CNA roles. Training combines on-the-job learning with company-supported coursework. | |||
| Prairie Lakes Health Campus | Noblesville | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredAs part of Trilogy Health Services, Prairie Lakes participates in company programs that provide free CNA certification opportunities for team members through fast‑track/apprenticeship pathways. The campus is also listed by the state as an approved CNA training site in Hamilton County. | |||
| Trilogy Training Program | Peru | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy Health Services offers a FastTrack apprenticeship for Nurse Aide credentials that provides paid, employer-sponsored CNA training at its campuses. | |||
| Amber Manor Care Center | Petersburg | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy offers a Registered Apprenticeship and FastTrack pathway that can cover CNA certification costs for team members. Train while employed at the campus with company-supported education benefits. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Plymouth | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredThe Plymouth campus periodically offers a paid BNA/CNA training class on site, with testing fees covered if hired. Earn while you train with employer-supported instruction. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Portage | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · 111 hours · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s Merry Manor offers a free, employer-paid BNA/CNA training program that includes 36–40 hours of classroom instruction and 75 hours of supervised clinicals. Testing fees are covered if hired. | |||
| Saint Joseph's College | Rensselaer | Free | 5 |
| Vocational College · Financial aidSaint Joseph’s College offers a CNA program in a 5-week in-person format or a self-paced hybrid/online option with required in-person clinical hours. Tuition is often fully funded for grant-eligible students, with reduced rates available for others. | |||
| Forest Park Health Campus | Richmond | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredTrilogy offers paid nurse aide training and free CNA certification through company apprenticeship and certification programs, creating a pathway to work at this campus. Employees can earn while they learn with tuition covered by the employer. | |||
| Friends Fellowship Community | Richmond | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpFriends Fellowship Community runs a paid CNA training class with uniforms and books provided. After completion, participants have the opportunity to be hired to work with the skilled nursing staff. | |||
| Providence Health Care Center | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods | Free | 3 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpProvidence Health Care offers a free three-week CNA class with one week of classroom learning at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus and clinicals at Providence Health Care. A 100 fee covers required screenings and the state testing fee, and graduates may interview for employment. | |||
| Hampton Oaks Health Campus | Scottsburg | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredEmployer-sponsored CNA training offered through Trilogy Health Services, allowing participants to earn while they learn and prepare to work as CNAs at the campus. | |||
| Premier Healthcare Training Services | Terre Haute | $833 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aid · Job placement helpPremier’s CNA program is a three‑week daytime course combining classroom, skills lab, and clinical training. Tuition assistance options are available, with some learners qualifying for fully paid tuition. | |||
| Alora College Of Health Sciences | Versailles | Free | 4 |
| Vocational College · 105 hours · Financial aid · Employer-sponsoredAlora’s accelerated CNA program combines 30 hours of classroom learning with 75 hours of clinical training over 4 to 8 weeks. Payment options include WorkOne grants and employer-financed tuition for those who qualify. | |||
| Swiss Villa Nursing And Rehabilitation | Vevay | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities offers free CNA classes typically lasting 4–5 weeks with 30 hours of lecture and 75 hours of clinicals, held at ASC communities such as Swiss Villa. Day cohorts are common, with some locations offering evening classes. | |||
| Miller's Merry Manor | Warsaw | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredMiller’s Merry Manor facilities in Indiana provide free CNA training that includes classroom instruction and supervised clinicals, with testing fees covered for hired graduates. Course schedules vary by facility; contact the Warsaw campus for upcoming cohorts. | |||
| Cumberland Pointe Health Campus | West Lafayette | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredCumberland Pointe Health Campus (Trilogy Health Services) hires CNA trainees and provides training leading to certification. Trilogy advertises free certification programs and CNA apprenticeships for employees. | |||
| Indiana Veterans Home | West Lafayette | Free | 4 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredThe Indiana Veterans’ Home offers on‑site CNA classes taught by nurse supervisors, typically spanning 4–8 weeks. Training is paid, and IVH covers class and testing fees for participants. | |||
4-Week CNA Classes in Indiana
Most in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Elkhart
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Accelerated programs usually take 3 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks the most common. They are one of the fastest ways to become a CNA in Indiana.
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| School | City | Cost | Weeks |
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| The Barrington Of Carmel | Carmel | – | 5 |
| Educational EntityThe Barrington of Carmel advertises a CNA Training Program that combines classroom instruction with several weeks of hands-on clinical experience at the community. Participants are paid during training with opportunities for placement as CNAs after successful completion. | |||
| Danville Regional Rehabilitation | Danville | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities provides free CNA classes hosted at ASC communities such as Danville Regional, with 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. Programs typically run 4–5 weeks with day and some evening options. | |||
| Excel CNA And QMA Training Center | Elkhart | $2,575 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursState-approved CNA program totaling 105 hours (30 classroom, 75 clinical) offered in an accelerated format. | |||
| Hoosier Healthcare Training Center | Elkhart | – | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidState-approved CNA course with 105 total hours (30 didactic and 75 clinical/lab) offered in an accelerated format; tuition includes exam, books, and background check. | |||
| Evansville Institute | Evansville | Free | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 137 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpEvansville Institute offers state-approved CNA training with classroom theory, on-site labs, and nursing home clinicals; morning, afternoon, and weekend cohorts are available. Vincennes University Adult Education funding may cover tuition for eligible students. | |||
| Canterbury Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Wayne | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities provides free CNA training at Canterbury, combining at least 30 hours of classroom instruction with 75 hours of clinical practicum at the facility. Trainees are hired as Nurse Aides in Training and complete the program in about 4 weeks. | |||
| Easterseals Arc Of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne | $1,000 | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidEasterseals Northeast Indiana offers a state-approved 105-hour CNA program with classroom and skills lab at its Projects Drive site plus supervised clinicals. Typical cohorts run about 4 weeks on Tue/Thu evenings and Saturdays; scholarships are available. | |||
| Essential Healthcare Academy | Fort Wayne | $925 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidEssential Healthcare Academy offers a 5–7 week CNA program with classroom instruction followed by clinical training, with both day and evening cohorts. Tuition is 925 with an out-of-pocket discount, and many students qualify for free tuition. | |||
| First Crown Health Care | Fort Wayne | – | – |
| Educational EntityFirst Crown Health Care provides CNA certification classes in Fort Wayne with new cohorts offered monthly. The program is promoted as being completed in under 4 weeks. | |||
| Lifeline Academy | Fort Wayne | – | 1 |
| Educational EntityState-approved CNA training with frequent 1-week cohorts; day and evening schedules available. | |||
| Saving Lives Healthcare Training Academy | Fort Wayne | Free | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidEssential Healthcare Academy offers an evening CNA program with classroom and clinical training over about five weeks; tuition listed with payment plan and many students qualify for free tuition. | |||
| Towne House Retirement Community | Fort Wayne | Free | 4 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpEmployer-sponsored CNA training program with two weeks classroom and two weeks clinical; paid training with intent to hire after completion. | |||
| Health Dynamics | Gary | $1,300 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 116 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpHealth Dynamics runs a 5-week Nurse Aide Training Program totaling 116 hours (classroom, lab, and clinical) and offers tutoring and job placement assistance. | |||
| Victory Training | Hobart | $800 | 3 |
| Educational EntityVicTory Training offers CNA classes with a 3-week full-time hybrid option and a 5-week evening part-time option in small cohorts, and the state exam fee is included. Schedules list daytime class/clinicals for full-time and evening sessions for part-time. | |||
| Asc Training Center | Indianapolis | Free | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities offers free four-week CNA classes with at least 30 hours of lecture and 75 hours of clinical practicum, and covers state testing costs. Classes run regularly at ASC locations across Indiana. | |||
| Diamond Medical Training Center | Indianapolis | $1,400 | 2 |
| Educational EntityDiamond Medical Training Center’s CNA program is an accelerated 2-week course: week one classroom and lab 8am–3pm (Mon–Fri) and week two clinicals 7am–3pm (Mon–Fri). Tuition includes textbooks, registration, physical, TB test, background check, first exam attempt, and materials. | |||
| Faith Healthcare Training Center | Indianapolis | $1,165 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursFaith Healthcare Training Center offers a 105-hour CNA course completed in about 5–6 weeks with classroom, lab, and clinical training; small class sizes and payment plans are available. Tuition includes materials, uniform, background check, CPR certification, and the state exam fee. | |||
| Hardon Education | Indianapolis | $1,075 | 5 |
| Educational EntityThe Certificate in Nurse Aide program provides classroom, lab, and supervised clinical experiences to build core patient care skills. Program length is 5–7 weeks with an affordable published tuition. | |||
| Humble Beginnings Career Center | Indianapolis | $1,300 | 4 |
| Educational EntityFour-week CNA training with two weeks of classroom theory and two weeks of clinicals; classes run Monday–Thursday 8:30am–3:30pm with clinicals 7:00am–3:30pm. | |||
| Indiana School Of Certified Nursing Assistants | Indianapolis | $2,500 | – |
| Nursing Facility · Job placement helpAccelerated CNA courses offered in hybrid or traditional formats; hybrid includes online lectures with evening labs and daytime clinicals. | |||
| Milagro Health Academy | Indianapolis | – | 3 |
| Educational EntityMilagro Health Academy is a registered CNA school in Indianapolis offering an accelerated three-week program with weekday attendance. | |||
| Nurse Aide Training Center | Indianapolis | – | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursState-approved 105-hour CNA course with 30 hours classroom and 75 hours clinical in a three-week format, with on-site state testing and payment plans. | |||
| Ready To Care | Indianapolis | $1,125 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursReady To Care offers a 5-week Indiana-approved Nurse Aide Training with 30 classroom hours and 75 hours of weekend clinicals. Day and evening cohorts are available and tuition includes study materials, a scrub set, gait belt, physical, and two-step PPD. | |||
| Star Training | Indianapolis | $1,200 | 5 |
| Educational EntityStar Training provides a CNA course with hands-on lab and clinicals; tuition includes textbook, two uniforms, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, liability insurance, background check, exam fee, and CPR. Day cohort runs 5 weeks and evening cohort 6 weeks. | |||
| Training Center Of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $1,100 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursTraining Center of Indianapolis offers 3–4 week CNA classes with 30 hours of classroom (including online) and 75 hours of in-person clinical training. Day and evening schedules are available. | |||
| Lightstone Education Center | Lafayette | $1,100 | 4 |
| Educational EntityLightstone offers a 4-week CNA course with classroom/lab instruction and nursing home clinicals. Day and evening cohorts are available at the Lafayette site. | |||
| Homewood Health Campus | Lebanon | Free | – |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredHomewood Health Campus (Trilogy Health Services) offers a company-sponsored Nurse Aide Fast Track program for employees, with paid weekday training and tuition covered. Participants transition to CNA roles upon successful completion. | |||
| Health Center At Glenburn Home | Linton | – | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidGlenburn partners with Wagler Education & Training Center to offer a 5-week CNA program that includes classroom, distance learning, on-site training, and precepted clinical experience. Students can begin earning wages after reaching required training hours and receive CPR, Universal Precautions, Food Safety, HIPAA training, scrubs, and a gait belt. | |||
| In Training College Of Adult Education | Lowell | $1,366 | 4 |
| Vocational College · 116 hours · Financial aidCNA training includes 36 hours of classroom instruction and 80 hours of clinical rotation covering ADLs, safety, and foundational patient care skills. Courses are designed for working adults. | |||
| Legacy Medical Academy | Mishawaka | $1,300 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Job placement helpLegacy offers state-approved CNA training in South Bend/Mishawaka with daytime 3-week and evening 6-week cohorts and hybrid (part online) delivery totaling 105 hours. | |||
| Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center | Mulberry | Free | 3 |
| Nursing Facility · Employer-sponsoredMulberry Health offers employer-sponsored CNA training classes; contact HR for current schedules and eligibility. Recent postings indicate one week classroom followed by two weeks of clinicals with no fees. | |||
| Health Careers Training & Development | New Paris | $1,400 | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 120 hoursThe Certified Nurse Aide course is a 4-week, 120-hour program with 2 weeks of classroom and 2 weeks of clinical training. Tuition includes the state testing fee and textbooks. | |||
| All Heart Medical Training Center | Noblesville | $1,400 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Job placement helpAll Heart offers CNA training with classroom components delivered via Zoom and clinical rotations, designed to help students gain employment through local clinical partnerships. Upcoming cohorts list all-inclusive tuition pricing. | |||
| Indiana Nursing Academy | Plainfield | $1,300 | 3 |
| Nursing Facility · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with 5 days of live online or in-person classroom and 11 days of onsite clinical training (evening schedule available). Tuition is 1300; a separate 100 state exam fee is required. | |||
| Indy Institute | Plainfield | $1,171 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursHybrid CNA training with online theory and hands-on lab and clinical practice; the program totals 105 hours and can be completed in as little as 16 days depending on cohort. Multiple day and weekend scheduling options are offered. | |||
| Saint Joseph's College | Rensselaer | Free | 5 |
| Vocational College · Financial aidSaint Joseph’s College offers a CNA program in a 5-week in-person format or a self-paced hybrid/online option with required in-person clinical hours. Tuition is often fully funded for grant-eligible students, with reduced rates available for others. | |||
| Providence Health Care Center | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods | Free | 3 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsored · Job placement helpProvidence Health Care offers a free three-week CNA class with one week of classroom learning at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus and clinicals at Providence Health Care. A 100 fee covers required screenings and the state testing fee, and graduates may interview for employment. | |||
| Destination Unlimited Training Center | Schererville | $1,000 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours5-week CNA program combining 30 hours of theory/lab with 75 clinical hours; offered online and in person with day, evening, and Saturday options. | |||
| Gateway Learning Center | South Bend | $1,100 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursGateway Learning Center offers a 105-hour hybrid CNA program with online theory plus in-person lab and clinical, typically completed in about 3 to 5 weeks. Tuition is 1100 and the state exam fee is not included. | |||
| Premier Healthcare Training Services | Terre Haute | $833 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aid · Job placement helpPremier’s CNA program is a three‑week daytime course combining classroom, skills lab, and clinical training. Tuition assistance options are available, with some learners qualifying for fully paid tuition. | |||
| Caring Touch Healthcare Academy | Valparaiso | – | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aid · Job guaranteeCaring Touch offers a 105‑hour CNA program (30 classroom, 75 clinical) that can be completed in as little as four weeks, with day and evening cohorts. The school partners with WorkOne and other organizations for grants and provides employment placement support. | |||
| Alora College Of Health Sciences | Versailles | Free | 4 |
| Vocational College · 105 hours · Financial aid · Employer-sponsoredAlora’s accelerated CNA program combines 30 hours of classroom learning with 75 hours of clinical training over 4 to 8 weeks. Payment options include WorkOne grants and employer-financed tuition for those who qualify. | |||
| Swiss Villa Nursing And Rehabilitation | Vevay | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities offers free CNA classes typically lasting 4–5 weeks with 30 hours of lecture and 75 hours of clinicals, held at ASC communities such as Swiss Villa. Day cohorts are common, with some locations offering evening classes. | |||
| Cardinal Services | Warsaw | – | 4 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidCardinal Services offers a state-approved CNA program with classroom, hands-on lab, and clinical training at a local senior community. The course runs 4 to 6 weeks with Monday–Thursday schedules and scholarships may be available. | |||
| Indiana Veterans Home | West Lafayette | Free | 4 |
| Educational Entity · Employer-sponsoredThe Indiana Veterans’ Home offers on‑site CNA classes taught by nurse supervisors, typically spanning 4–8 weeks. Training is paid, and IVH covers class and testing fees for participants. | |||
Online and Hybrid CNA Classes in Indiana
Most in Indianapolis and Plainfield
20
programs
You can take the classroom part online. Clinical training is always in person, at an approved healthcare facility, before certification.
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| Southern Indiana Medical Education Center | Clarksville | Free | 7 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aid · Job placement helpSIMEC offers a 7 week blended CNA program combining online theory with hands on labs and clinicals, and includes AHA First Aid CPR AED certification. The school advertises free tuition options and job placement support. | |||
| Evansville Institute | Evansville | Free | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 137 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpEvansville Institute offers state-approved CNA training with classroom theory, on-site labs, and nursing home clinicals; morning, afternoon, and weekend cohorts are available. Vincennes University Adult Education funding may cover tuition for eligible students. | |||
| Humble Hearts Academy | Fort Wayne | – | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursHumble Hearts Academy’s CNA course is hybrid, with the classroom portion online and clinical rotations at a facility and in a simulation lab. The program follows Indiana’s 105-hour requirement. | |||
| Leffler Academy | Gas City | – | – |
| Educational EntityLeffler Academy’s HLSC100 Nurse Aide Preparation blends classroom theory and hands-on practice to build core patient-care skills for work in healthcare settings; the course meets Indiana Department of Health standards for CNA training. | |||
| Aspire Healthcare Training | Highland | $900 | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidAspire offers a 105 hour Basic Nurse Assistant Training approved by the Indiana Department of Health, delivered in a 6 week hybrid evening format. Options include an all-inclusive package or a lower-cost package requiring students to complete health requirements independently. | |||
| Victory Training | Hobart | $800 | 3 |
| Educational EntityVicTory Training offers CNA classes with a 3-week full-time hybrid option and a 5-week evening part-time option in small cohorts, and the state exam fee is included. Schedules list daytime class/clinicals for full-time and evening sessions for part-time. | |||
| Indiana School Of Certified Nursing Assistants | Indianapolis | $2,500 | – |
| Nursing Facility · Job placement helpAccelerated CNA courses offered in hybrid or traditional formats; hybrid includes online lectures with evening labs and daytime clinicals. | |||
| Servant Home Care | Indianapolis | – | – |
| Educational EntityServant Home Care Academy offers CNA training in Indianapolis with hybrid, blended instruction combining online learning and in-person training. The school lists additional healthcare programs and provides its campus location and contact details. | |||
| SSC Personal Services | Indianapolis | – | 6 |
| Educational EntitySSC Personal Services offers a 6 week hybrid Certified Nurse Aide training program led by nurse instructors. The program follows Indiana guidelines; contact the school for pricing and schedules. | |||
| Training Center Of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $1,100 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursTraining Center of Indianapolis offers 3–4 week CNA classes with 30 hours of classroom (including online) and 75 hours of in-person clinical training. Day and evening schedules are available. | |||
| Aspire Healthcare Institute | Jeffersonville | $900 | – |
| Educational Entity · Job placement helpHybrid evening CNA program with an all-inclusive option or a lower-cost option without health requirements; supplies and state exam fee are included. Training combines classroom, skills, and clinical components. | |||
| Health Center At Glenburn Home | Linton | – | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidGlenburn partners with Wagler Education & Training Center to offer a 5-week CNA program that includes classroom, distance learning, on-site training, and precepted clinical experience. Students can begin earning wages after reaching required training hours and receive CPR, Universal Precautions, Food Safety, HIPAA training, scrubs, and a gait belt. | |||
| Legacy Medical Academy | Mishawaka | $1,300 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Job placement helpLegacy offers state-approved CNA training in South Bend/Mishawaka with daytime 3-week and evening 6-week cohorts and hybrid (part online) delivery totaling 105 hours. | |||
| All Heart Nurse's Aide Training Center | Muncie | $1,400 | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursAll Heart offers a 105-hour CNA program with 30 hours classroom and 75 hours clinical; tuition is 1400 and includes books, scrubs, CPR, background check, TB test, and state exam fees. Coursework includes Zoom sessions with in-person labs and clinicals. | |||
| All Heart Medical Training Center | Noblesville | $1,400 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Job placement helpAll Heart offers CNA training with classroom components delivered via Zoom and clinical rotations, designed to help students gain employment through local clinical partnerships. Upcoming cohorts list all-inclusive tuition pricing. | |||
| Indiana Nursing Academy | Plainfield | $1,300 | 3 |
| Nursing Facility · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with 5 days of live online or in-person classroom and 11 days of onsite clinical training (evening schedule available). Tuition is 1300; a separate 100 state exam fee is required. | |||
| Indy Institute | Plainfield | $1,171 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursHybrid CNA training with online theory and hands-on lab and clinical practice; the program totals 105 hours and can be completed in as little as 16 days depending on cohort. Multiple day and weekend scheduling options are offered. | |||
| Saint Joseph's College | Rensselaer | Free | 5 |
| Vocational College · Financial aidSaint Joseph’s College offers a CNA program in a 5-week in-person format or a self-paced hybrid/online option with required in-person clinical hours. Tuition is often fully funded for grant-eligible students, with reduced rates available for others. | |||
| Destination Unlimited Training Center | Schererville | $1,000 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours5-week CNA program combining 30 hours of theory/lab with 75 clinical hours; offered online and in person with day, evening, and Saturday options. | |||
| Gateway Learning Center | South Bend | $1,100 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursGateway Learning Center offers a 105-hour hybrid CNA program with online theory plus in-person lab and clinical, typically completed in about 3 to 5 weeks. Tuition is 1100 and the state exam fee is not included. | |||
Evening CNA Classes in Indiana
Most in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne
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| Northern Lakes Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Angola | – | – |
| Nursing FacilityNorthern Lakes accepts applications for Nurse Aide classes with day and evening options, with interviews conducted by the Director of Nursing. | |||
| Danville Regional Rehabilitation | Danville | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities provides free CNA classes hosted at ASC communities such as Danville Regional, with 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. Programs typically run 4–5 weeks with day and some evening options. | |||
| Evansville Institute | Evansville | Free | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 137 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpEvansville Institute offers state-approved CNA training with classroom theory, on-site labs, and nursing home clinicals; morning, afternoon, and weekend cohorts are available. Vincennes University Adult Education funding may cover tuition for eligible students. | |||
| Cardinal School Of Care | Fort Wayne | – | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidCardinal School of Care offers a 105-hour CNA course (30 classroom, 75 clinical) covering core patient care skills, infection control, safety, and documentation. Evening cohorts are offered and partnerships with WorkOne and IMPACT may help fund tuition. | |||
| Easterseals Arc Of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne | $1,000 | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidEasterseals Northeast Indiana offers a state-approved 105-hour CNA program with classroom and skills lab at its Projects Drive site plus supervised clinicals. Typical cohorts run about 4 weeks on Tue/Thu evenings and Saturdays; scholarships are available. | |||
| Essential Healthcare Academy | Fort Wayne | $925 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidEssential Healthcare Academy offers a 5–7 week CNA program with classroom instruction followed by clinical training, with both day and evening cohorts. Tuition is 925 with an out-of-pocket discount, and many students qualify for free tuition. | |||
| Lifeline Academy | Fort Wayne | – | 1 |
| Educational EntityState-approved CNA training with frequent 1-week cohorts; day and evening schedules available. | |||
| Saving Lives Healthcare Training Academy | Fort Wayne | Free | 5 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidEssential Healthcare Academy offers an evening CNA program with classroom and clinical training over about five weeks; tuition listed with payment plan and many students qualify for free tuition. | |||
| Central Nine Career Center | Greenwood | $1,025 | 8 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aidCentral Nine Adult Education offers an evening Certified Nurse Assistant program for adults typically completed in about 8 weeks. | |||
| Aspire Healthcare Training | Highland | $900 | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidAspire offers a 105 hour Basic Nurse Assistant Training approved by the Indiana Department of Health, delivered in a 6 week hybrid evening format. Options include an all-inclusive package or a lower-cost package requiring students to complete health requirements independently. | |||
| Victory Training | Hobart | $800 | 3 |
| Educational EntityVicTory Training offers CNA classes with a 3-week full-time hybrid option and a 5-week evening part-time option in small cohorts, and the state exam fee is included. Schedules list daytime class/clinicals for full-time and evening sessions for part-time. | |||
| Achieve Training Institute | Indianapolis | – | – |
| Educational EntityAchieve Training Institute offers a Certified Nurse Aide program with flexible scheduling options. Day, evening, and weekend classes are available to accommodate different schedules. | |||
| First Class Training Center | Indianapolis | – | 6 |
| Educational Entity · Job placement helpSix-week CNA course with hands-on clinical training. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are offered with job placement assistance available. | |||
| Indiana School Of Certified Nursing Assistants | Indianapolis | $2,500 | – |
| Nursing Facility · Job placement helpAccelerated CNA courses offered in hybrid or traditional formats; hybrid includes online lectures with evening labs and daytime clinicals. | |||
| Morning Light | Indianapolis | – | – |
| Educational EntityMorning Light’s Training Center partners locally to train future CNAs, offering paid work experience at the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home while completing certification. An interest form allows selection of day or night classes. | |||
| Ready To Care | Indianapolis | $1,125 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursReady To Care offers a 5-week Indiana-approved Nurse Aide Training with 30 classroom hours and 75 hours of weekend clinicals. Day and evening cohorts are available and tuition includes study materials, a scrub set, gait belt, physical, and two-step PPD. | |||
| Star Training | Indianapolis | $1,200 | 5 |
| Educational EntityStar Training provides a CNA course with hands-on lab and clinicals; tuition includes textbook, two uniforms, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, liability insurance, background check, exam fee, and CPR. Day cohort runs 5 weeks and evening cohort 6 weeks. | |||
| Training Center Of Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $1,100 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursTraining Center of Indianapolis offers 3–4 week CNA classes with 30 hours of classroom (including online) and 75 hours of in-person clinical training. Day and evening schedules are available. | |||
| Vincennes University | Jasper | $1,195 | 8 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursNoncredit CNA program with 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours offered in day or evening sessions at VU Jasper; fee includes textbooks, materials, and state testing. | |||
| Aspire Healthcare Institute | Jeffersonville | $900 | – |
| Educational Entity · Job placement helpHybrid evening CNA program with an all-inclusive option or a lower-cost option without health requirements; supplies and state exam fee are included. Training combines classroom, skills, and clinical components. | |||
| Lightstone Education Center | Lafayette | $1,100 | 4 |
| Educational EntityLightstone offers a 4-week CNA course with classroom/lab instruction and nursing home clinicals. Day and evening cohorts are available at the Lafayette site. | |||
| Beginning Of A Start Training Center | Merrillville | Free | 7 |
| Educational Entity · Financial aid · Job placement helpCNA program runs 7–8 weeks with CPR included, small class sizes, and day or evening options. | |||
| Legacy Medical Academy | Mishawaka | $1,300 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Job placement helpLegacy offers state-approved CNA training in South Bend/Mishawaka with daytime 3-week and evening 6-week cohorts and hybrid (part online) delivery totaling 105 hours. | |||
| Indiana Nursing Academy | Plainfield | $1,300 | 3 |
| Nursing Facility · Job placement helpHybrid CNA program with 5 days of live online or in-person classroom and 11 days of onsite clinical training (evening schedule available). Tuition is 1300; a separate 100 state exam fee is required. | |||
| Destination Unlimited Training Center | Schererville | $1,000 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours5-week CNA program combining 30 hours of theory/lab with 75 clinical hours; offered online and in person with day, evening, and Saturday options. | |||
| Caring Touch Healthcare Academy | Valparaiso | – | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aid · Job guaranteeCaring Touch offers a 105‑hour CNA program (30 classroom, 75 clinical) that can be completed in as little as four weeks, with day and evening cohorts. The school partners with WorkOne and other organizations for grants and provides employment placement support. | |||
| Swiss Villa Nursing And Rehabilitation | Vevay | Free | 4 |
| Nursing Facility · 105 hours · Employer-sponsoredAmerican Senior Communities offers free CNA classes typically lasting 4–5 weeks with 30 hours of lecture and 75 hours of clinicals, held at ASC communities such as Swiss Villa. Day cohorts are common, with some locations offering evening classes. | |||
| Vincennes University-Vincennes Campus | Vincennes | $1,195 | – |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursVincennes University offers a noncredit CNA training program with 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical hours. Sessions are offered in day and evening formats through VU Jasper Workforce Development. | |||
Weekend CNA Classes in Indiana
Most in Indianapolis
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| The Barrington Of Carmel | Carmel | – | 5 |
| Educational EntityThe Barrington of Carmel advertises a CNA Training Program that combines classroom instruction with several weeks of hands-on clinical experience at the community. Participants are paid during training with opportunities for placement as CNAs after successful completion. | |||
| Evansville Institute | Evansville | Free | 6 |
| Educational Entity · 137 hours · Financial aid · Job placement helpEvansville Institute offers state-approved CNA training with classroom theory, on-site labs, and nursing home clinicals; morning, afternoon, and weekend cohorts are available. Vincennes University Adult Education funding may cover tuition for eligible students. | |||
| Easterseals Arc Of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne | $1,000 | 4 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours · Financial aidEasterseals Northeast Indiana offers a state-approved 105-hour CNA program with classroom and skills lab at its Projects Drive site plus supervised clinicals. Typical cohorts run about 4 weeks on Tue/Thu evenings and Saturdays; scholarships are available. | |||
| Achieve Training Institute | Indianapolis | – | – |
| Educational EntityAchieve Training Institute offers a Certified Nurse Aide program with flexible scheduling options. Day, evening, and weekend classes are available to accommodate different schedules. | |||
| First Class Training Center | Indianapolis | – | 6 |
| Educational Entity · Job placement helpSix-week CNA course with hands-on clinical training. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are offered with job placement assistance available. | |||
| Ready To Care | Indianapolis | $1,125 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursReady To Care offers a 5-week Indiana-approved Nurse Aide Training with 30 classroom hours and 75 hours of weekend clinicals. Day and evening cohorts are available and tuition includes study materials, a scrub set, gait belt, physical, and two-step PPD. | |||
| Indy Institute | Plainfield | $1,171 | 3 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hoursHybrid CNA training with online theory and hands-on lab and clinical practice; the program totals 105 hours and can be completed in as little as 16 days depending on cohort. Multiple day and weekend scheduling options are offered. | |||
| Destination Unlimited Training Center | Schererville | $1,000 | 5 |
| Educational Entity · 105 hours5-week CNA program combining 30 hours of theory/lab with 75 clinical hours; offered online and in person with day, evening, and Saturday options. | |||
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Explore CNA Classes by City in Indiana
With more than 270 CNA training programs statewide, Indiana offers extensive educational opportunities in major metropolitan areas such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, and Fishers. Currently, about 29,800 Certified Nursing Assistants work across Indiana, reflecting consistent demand for skilled healthcare professionals. Students completing Indiana CNA programs can expect median earnings of 36,790 annually and 17.69 per hour.
With a population of over 6.9 million residents and a well-established healthcare network, Indiana continues to provide strong career opportunities for CNA training graduates. From leading healthcare systems such as IU Health, Franciscan Health, and Ascension St. Vincent to hundreds of nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities across the state, Certified Nursing Assistants play an essential role in supporting patient care across the state's urban centers, suburban communities, and rural areas.
Largest Cities in Indiana
- Indianapolis 46 programs
- Fort Wayne 14 programs
- Evansville 4 programs
- South Bend 2 programs
- Carmel 3 programs
- Fishers 1 program
All 130 Cities with CNA Programs in Indiana
- Indianapolis46
- Fort Wayne14
- Anderson8
- Kokomo5
- Muncie5
- Columbus4
- Evansville4
- Merrillville4
- Valparaiso4
- Bloomington3
- Carmel3
- Gary3
- Huntington3
- Jeffersonville3
- Kendallville3
- Lafayette3
- Marion3
- Michigan City3
- New Albany3
- Noblesville3
- Richmond3
- Vincennes3
- West Lafayette3
- Avon2
- Bedford2
- Crawfordsville2
- Crown Point2
- Decatur2
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- Francesville2
- Frankfort2
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- Gas City2
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- Hartford City2
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- Lowell2
- Peru2
- Plainfield2
- Plymouth2
- Portland2
- Shelbyville2
- South Bend2
- Terre Haute2
- Versailles2
- Warsaw2
- Angola1
- Avilla1
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Prepare for Your CNA Exam in Indiana
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Salary & Job Outlook as a CNA in Indiana
| Median annual pay | $36,790 |
| Median hourly pay | $17.69 |
| CNAs employed | 29,800 |
| Healthcare facilities | 830+ |
Indiana offers strong career prospects for Certified Nursing Assistants, with consistent demand across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. With more than 29,800 CNAs employed statewide and over 835 healthcare facilities, opportunities to begin or advance your CNA career are plentiful. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Indiana has more than 509 nursing homes, 149 hospitals, and 177 home health agencies employing CNAs. While these figures are based on CMS data and may not include every facility in the state, they illustrate Indiana's robust healthcare infrastructure and demand for qualified caregivers.
Salary Overview
The median annual income for all workers in Indiana is about $45,470, or $21.86 per hour. CNAs in Indiana earn a median of $36,790 annually, which equals about $17.69 per hour. While CNA wages fall below the statewide average, they offer a reliable entry point into the healthcare field with opportunities for professional advancement into higher-paying roles such as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Job Outlook
The employment outlook for CNAs in Indiana remains positive. With 29,800 CNAs currently working across the state and hundreds of healthcare facilities in operation, job openings are expected to stay steady in the years ahead. Indiana's aging population and growing demand for long-term care continue to drive hiring across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care organizations. Major employment centers include Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, and South Bend. Leading health systems such as IU Health, Franciscan Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Community Health Network regularly employ CNAs in both acute and long-term care roles. Many CNAs also use their experience as a foundation to advance into nursing programs, creating ongoing workforce demand statewide.
If you are exploring this career path, view our list of CNA training programs in Indiana or learn more about certification and registry requirements in our CNA License & Registration guide.
Why Become a CNA in Indiana?
Becoming a CNA in Indiana offers a fast, affordable way to enter the healthcare field. Training programs can be completed in just a few weeks, enabling quick access to paid employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. With over 509 nursing homes and nearly 149 hospitals statewide, CNAs have diverse employment options. Indiana's community colleges, vocational schools, and healthcare employers provide approved CNA training that can lead directly to certification and long-term career growth. For many, CNA work is both a meaningful vocation and a stepping stone toward becoming an LPN or RN. You can also explore free CNA classes, online CNA programs, or accelerated CNA programs available throughout the state.
CNA Salaries across Indiana
CNA salaries in Indiana vary by region, with higher pay generally found in metropolitan areas such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, while smaller towns and rural areas offer stable but lower wages. Below is a breakdown of CNA salaries across Indiana.
Sources: BLS OEWS (May 2023), CMS Nursing Homes (July 2025), CMS Hospitals (July 2025), CMS Home Health Agencies (July 2025)
CNA Salary by Area in Indiana
| Area | Annual salary | Hourly salary |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana (statewide) | $36,790 | $17.69 |
| Bloomington | $35,190 | $16.92 |
| Columbus | $35,600 | $17.11 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $37,980 | $18.26 |
| Evansville | $35,250 | $16.95 |
| Fort Wayne | $35,520 | $17.08 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson | $37,530 | $18.04 |
| Kokomo | $38,270 | $18.40 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $38,780 | $18.65 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $35,650 | $17.14 |
| Muncie | $35,970 | $17.30 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $37,340 | $17.95 |
| Terre Haute | $35,360 | $17.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS (May 2023), median wages for nursing assistants.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CNA Classes in Indiana
How long does it take to complete a CNA program in Indiana?
In Indiana, CNA programs require a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes 45 hours of clinical practice. Most students complete their training in 4–12 weeks, depending on whether they choose a full-time, part-time, or accelerated program schedule.
How much does CNA training cost in Indiana?
CNA programs in Indiana cost from free to $2,575, depending on the school. 59 programs are free or employer-paid. Some schools and healthcare employers may cover the cost or reimburse you after hiring.
Are there free CNA classes in Indiana?
Yes. 59 programs in Indiana are free or employer-paid. These are often employer-sponsored programs where you agree to work for the facility after completing training and certification.
Are online CNA programs available in Indiana?
Yes. 20 programs in Indiana offer hybrid training, with the classroom part online. Clinical skills are always practiced in person, in a supervised healthcare setting.
Are accelerated (4-week) CNA programs available in Indiana?
Yes. 45 programs in Indiana are accelerated, usually finishing in 3 to 5 weeks. These programs are intensive and best for students who can commit to full-time study and clinical practice.
How do I become a CNA in Indiana?
To become a CNA in Indiana, you must complete a state-approved training program, pass the Indiana Nurse Aide Competency Exam, and be listed on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. The process is overseen by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
How can I study for the CNA exam in Indiana?
Use our free CNA study guide to review the core CNA clinical skills, including hand washing, vital signs, transfers, and personal care. You can also take our free CNA practice tests, which include over 300 questions covering physical care, psychosocial care, and the role of the nurse aide.
I’m a CNA in another state. Can I transfer my license to Indiana?
Yes, through reciprocity, but the rules differ by state. Some states ask only for an application and a fee, while others also ask for a test or proof of recent work. Learn more in our guide to CNA License Reciprocity in Indiana.
How often do I need to renew my CNA license in Indiana?
CNAs in Indiana must renew their certification every 24 months. To renew, you need at least 8 hours of paid CNA work in that period. See our CNA License & Registration page for renewal details.
How can I check if my CNA license is active in Indiana?
You can verify your status on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry online. For step-by-step instructions, visit our guide on CNA License & Registration in Indiana.
How much do CNAs earn in Indiana?
The median CNA salary in Indiana is $36,790 per year, or about $17.69 per hour. Pay can vary by region, employer, and years of experience. Many CNAs in Indiana also use the role as a stepping stone to LPN or RN careers.
Where do CNAs work in Indiana?
Certified Nursing Assistants in Indiana work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Opportunities are widely available across both urban and rural areas.
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