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How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

Every route into hands-on bedside care, and the fastest way into healthcare without a degree.

Median pay$42k

Median pay is the midpoint of 42 recent Certified Nursing Assistant postings in that index that published a salary range — not a national average.

Where are you starting? (no signup)

Every route in

State-approved CNA program

3 months · about $1.2k

  1. 1

    Classroom, lab, and clinical hours

    Months 1–2

    • Infection Control
    • HIPAA Compliance
    • Vital Signs
  2. 2

    Pass the state competency exam

    Months 3–3

    • Patient Care
    • Activities of Daily Living Support
    • Patient Mobility and Transfers

    State CNA Certification (approved training + state exam) · Credentia (NNAAP) · about $1,200 · about 3 months

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Employer-paid training

5 months · about $0

  1. 1

    Start as a caregiver or resident aide

    Months 1–3

    • Activities of Daily Living Support
    • Patient Mobility and Transfers
    • Infection Control
  2. 2

    Finish sponsored training and test

    Months 4–5

    • Patient Care
    • Vital Signs
    • HIPAA Compliance

    State CNA Certification (approved training + state exam) · Credentia (NNAAP) · about $1,200 · about 3 months

    Programme details →