College of Eastern Idaho
1600 S 25th E
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
- Phone:
- (208) 535-5345
CNA Classes in Idaho Falls, ID
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Idaho Falls. Idaho requires 120 hours minimum of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Idaho Falls
1
State Required Hours
120 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Prometric
All CNA Programs in Idaho Falls
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 Idaho Falls
How many CNA training programs are available in Idaho Falls, ID?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Idaho Falls, ID. All programs must meet Idaho's minimum of 120 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
What is the fastest CNA program in Idaho Falls?
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College of Eastern Idaho offers the shortest published program in Idaho Falls at 12 weeks. Idaho requires 120 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (208) 535-5345 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Idaho Falls, ID?
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To work as a CNA in Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls?
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No Idaho Falls 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.