North Idaho College
1000 West Garden Avenue
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Cost:
- $625
- Phone:
- (208) 769-3300
CNA Classes in Coeur d'Alene, ID
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Coeur d'Alene. Tuition ranges from $625. Idaho requires 120 hours minimum of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Coeur d'Alene
1
Tuition Range
$625
State Required Hours
120 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Prometric
All CNA Programs in Coeur d'Alene
Becoming a CNA in Idaho
Idaho takes a minimalist regulatory approach to CNA certification while still adding hours beyond the federal floor. The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) sets the 120-hour curriculum, approves Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEPs), and contracts Prometric to handle the actual testing and registry portal. Because federal law prohibits charging applicants to be listed on a CNA registry, Idaho's pathway is one of the most affordable in the country once tuition is set aside.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Coeur d'Alene
How many CNA training programs are available in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Coeur d'Alene, ID. All programs must meet Idaho's minimum of 120 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Coeur d'Alene?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Coeur d'Alene ranges from $625. North Idaho College lists the lowest tuition at $625. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($29 written or $39 oral knowledge exam paid to Prometric, plus a separate manual skills evaluation fee set by each approved testing site (commonly $20-$30 per attempt; e.g., College of Western Idaho charges $20 plus the $29 Prometric fee)), background check, and uniforms.
How do I become a CNA in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
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To work as a CNA in Coeur d'Alene, you must meet a Idaho-approved training program of at least 120 hours minimum, pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part Prometric Idaho Nurse Aide exam: a written (knowledge) test offered in English or Spanish and a manual skills evaluation of five randomly assigned skills plus mandatory handwashing), and clear a Idaho Department of Health and Welfare criminal history and fingerprint-based background check before listing on the registry. Most candidates complete the full process in 8-14 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Coeur d'Alene?
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No Coeur d'Alene program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Idaho nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.