CNA Training in Jackson, MS
1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Jackson.
Mississippi CNA Requirements at a Glance
Training Hours
75 hours
Minimum Age
16
Exam Vendor
Headmaster LLP (D&S Diversified Technologies)
Time to Cert
5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks)
Programs in Jackson
Hinds Community College - Nursing Assistant Program
1750 Chadwick Drive
Nurse Aide Training Program
Duration: 100 hours
Phone: (601) 376-4958
Becoming a CNA in Mississippi
Becoming a CNA in Mississippi is one of the lowest-friction pathways in the South. The state sticks with the federal 75-hour training minimum, and most full-time training programs at community colleges and career schools can be completed in 4 to 6 weeks. Programs are typically priced in the $300 to $1,000 range, with several Mississippi LTC chains in Jackson, Tupelo, Hattiesburg, and Biloxi sponsoring training tuition in exchange for a 6 to 12 month work commitment, especially in markets facing acute staffing shortages.