Metropolitan Community College - South Omaha Campus
2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 6.5 credit hours
- Phone:
- (531) 622-2400
CNA Classes in Omaha, NE
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Omaha. Tuition ranges from $499 to $560. Nebraska requires 76 hours minimum (75 hours of approved nurse aide instruction plus a 1-hour Nebraska-specific abuse, neglect, and misappropriation course) of training and uses Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC), the DHHS-contracted state-administered testing provider for the competency exam.
Programs in Omaha
7
Tuition Range
$499 to $560
State Required Hours
76 hours minimum (75 hours of approved nurse aide instruction plus a 1-hour Nebraska-specific abuse, neglect, and misappropriation course)
Exam Vendor
Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC), the DHHS-contracted state-administered testing provider
All CNA Programs in Omaha
Nebraska Methodist College
720 North 87th Street
Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 4-6 weeks
- Cost:
- $499
- Phone:
- (402) 354-7000
Clarkson College
101 South 42nd Street
Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 6-8 weeks (hybrid)
- Cost:
- $525
- Phone:
- (402) 552-3396
Quality Career Pathways
5437 North 103rd Street
Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 76 hours (~2 weeks)
- Cost:
- $560
- Phone:
- (402) 609-9583
Fulton Homes Education Center
15410 Weir Street
Nursing Assistant
- Duration:
- 80 hours (5 weeks)
- Cost:
- $500
- Phone:
- (402) 502-0502
Becoming a CNA in Nebraska
Nebraska's nurse aide system is run directly by the Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit, with testing contracted to the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC) - an affiliate of the Nebraska Health Care Association rather than a national vendor like Prometric or Headmaster. Approved 75-hour programs are delivered by the state's community college system, faith-based colleges, and a growing number of private providers like CNA Learning Hub, and all candidates schedule testing through nebraskanurseaide.org.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Omaha
How many CNA training programs are available in Omaha, NE?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Omaha, NE. All programs must meet Nebraska's minimum of 76 hours minimum (75 hours of approved nurse aide instruction plus a 1-hour Nebraska-specific abuse, neglect, and misappropriation course) and prepare graduates to sit for the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC), the DHHS-contracted state-administered testing provider competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Omaha?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Omaha ranges from $499 to $560. Nebraska Methodist College lists the lowest tuition at $499. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($75 total ($35 written knowledge exam + $40 clinical skills exam) paid through nebraskanurseaide.org), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Omaha?
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Quality Career Pathways offers the shortest published program in Omaha at 76 hours (~2 weeks). Nebraska requires 76 hours minimum (75 hours of approved nurse aide instruction plus a 1-hour Nebraska-specific abuse, neglect, and misappropriation course) of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (402) 609-9583 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Omaha, NE?
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To work as a CNA in Omaha, you must meet a Nebraska-approved training program of at least 76 hours minimum (75 hours of approved nurse aide instruction plus a 1-hour Nebraska-specific abuse, neglect, and misappropriation course), pass the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC), the DHHS-contracted state-administered testing provider competency exam (Two-part Nebraska Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation: a 50-question multiple-choice Written/Oral Knowledge Test and a Clinical Skills Test demonstrating 6 hands-on skills), and clear a Nebraska State Patrol criminal history check and DHHS Adult and Child Protective Services central registry screening, plus an FBI fingerprint-based background check for applicants with out-of-state residency in the prior five years. Most candidates complete the full process in 4-8 weeks from program start to registry listing.
Are there free CNA classes in Omaha?
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No Omaha program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Nebraska 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.