Ivy Tech Community College - Fort Wayne
3800 N. Anthony Boulevard
Certified Nurse Aide Program
- Duration:
- 1 semester
- Phone:
- (260) 482-9171
CNA Classes in Fort Wayne, IN
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Fort Wayne. Indiana requires 105 hours minimum (30 classroom + 75 clinical) of training and uses Ivy Tech Community College (state contractor) using HeadMaster / D&SDT testing materials for the competency exam.
Programs in Fort Wayne
1
State Required Hours
105 hours minimum (30 classroom + 75 clinical)
Exam Vendor
Ivy Tech Community College (state contractor) using HeadMaster / D&SDT testing materials
All CNA Programs in Fort Wayne
Becoming a CNA in Indiana
Indiana's CNA pathway is governed by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), formerly the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), through its Long Term Care division. IDOH approves every Nurse Aide Training Program in the state and maintains the official Indiana Aides Registry, which is also used for Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). What distinguishes Indiana procedurally is that IDOH contracts with Ivy Tech Community College — the state's largest community college system — to handle all CNA application processing, exam scheduling, and competency testing.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Fort Wayne
How many CNA training programs are available in Fort Wayne, IN?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Fort Wayne, IN. All programs must meet Indiana's minimum of 105 hours minimum (30 classroom + 75 clinical) and prepare graduates to sit for the Ivy Tech Community College (state contractor) using HeadMaster / D&SDT testing materials competency exam.
How do I become a CNA in Fort Wayne, IN?
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To work as a CNA in Fort Wayne, you must meet a Indiana-approved training program of at least 105 hours minimum (30 classroom + 75 clinical), pass the Ivy Tech Community College (state contractor) using HeadMaster / D&SDT testing materials competency exam (Two-part competency exam administered by Ivy Tech Community College on behalf of IDOH: a 100-question written test (80% / 80 correct to pass; up to four attempts in 2 years) plus a skills demonstration of mandatory hand hygiene and 4 additional randomly selected skills), and clear a State and FBI fingerprint criminal history background check and a check of the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry for findings before placement on the active registry. Most candidates complete the full process in 4-10 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Fort Wayne?
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No Fort Wayne program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Indiana 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.