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.