CNA Training in Dayton, OH

1 state-approved nursing assistant program in Dayton.

Ohio CNA Requirements at a Glance

Training Hours

75 hours

Minimum Age

16

Exam Vendor

Prometric

Time to Cert

5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks)

Programs in Dayton

Sinclair Community College - State Tested Nurse Aide Program

444 W. Third Street

State Tested Nurse Aide Short-Term Technical Certificate

Duration: 1 semester

Phone: (937) 512-3000

Becoming a CNA in Ohio

Becoming a CNA in Ohio is a straightforward, federal-minimum pathway — the state requires 75 hours of training rather than the higher state-specific totals seen in California, Virginia, or Illinois. Most full-time programs can be completed in 4 to 6 weeks. Ohio's community college system runs the largest network of low-cost training options, with Sinclair, Columbus State, Cuyahoga Community College, and Lakeland Community College all operating substantial healthcare-pathway programs. Many community colleges offer financial aid for Ohio residents pursuing the CNA credential, and the cost is often $400 to $1,000 before any aid.