CNA Classes in Reno, NV

Our directory lists 4 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Reno, NV. All programs must meet Nevada's minimum of 75 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia competency exam.

Published tuition for CNA programs in Reno ranges from $2,100. Majen Training lists the lowest tuition at $2,100. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($140 total through Credentia ($50 written or oral knowledge exam + $90 skills evaluation); a $50 Nevada Nurse Portal CNA application fee is paid separately to the state), background check, and uniforms.

Perry Foundation Academy of Health offers the shortest published program in Reno at 96 hours / up to 5 weeks. Nevada requires 75 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 (702) 413-7338 for current cohort start dates.

To work as a CNA in Reno, you must meet a Nevada-approved training program of at least 75 hours minimum, pass the Credentia competency exam (Two-part NNAAP-style competency evaluation: a 70-question multiple-choice knowledge exam (oral version available) plus a 5-skill clinical skills evaluation, administered by Credentia), and clear a Fingerprint-based criminal history check through the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the FBI. Most candidates complete the full process in 6-12 weeks for training plus up to 4 months for fingerprint clearance before permanent certification is issued.

No Reno program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Nevada 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.