Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third Street
State Tested Nurse Aide Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Duration:
- 1 semester
- Phone:
- (937) 512-3000
CNA Classes in Dayton, OH
6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Dayton. Tuition ranges from Free. Ohio requires 75 hours of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Dayton
6
Tuition Range
Free
State Required Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Fastest in Dayton
Ohio State Career Training Center
75 clock hours (approximately 2.5 weeks hybrid)
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Sinclair Community College - Nurse Aide Training
444 West Third Street, Room 1-031
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Duration:
- 76.5 clock hours (one semester, 4 credit hours)
- Phone:
- (937) 512-2484
Ohio State Career Training Center
1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd, Suite 185
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Duration:
- 75 clock hours (approximately 2.5 weeks hybrid)
- Phone:
- (937) 567-7804
Ohio Medical Career College
1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd, Suite 110
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Duration:
- 75 clock hours
- Phone:
- (937) 567-8880
Elite STNA Training
5470 N. Main Street
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Duration:
- 3-week program
- Phone:
- (937) 301-9709
Dayton Job Corps Center
3849 Germantown Pike
State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Cost:
- $0 (tuition-free, room and board included for residential students)
- Phone:
- (937) 268-6571
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Dayton
How many CNA training programs are available in Dayton, OH?
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Our directory lists 6 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Dayton, OH. All programs must meet Ohio's minimum of 75 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Dayton?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Dayton ranges from Free. Dayton Job Corps Center lists the lowest tuition at $0 (tuition-free, room and board included for residential students). 1 program in Dayton offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $100–$120 total for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Dayton?
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Ohio State Career Training Center offers the shortest published program in Dayton at 75 clock hours (approximately 2.5 weeks hybrid). Ohio requires 75 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (937) 567-7804 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Dayton, OH?
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To work as a CNA in Dayton, you must meet a Ohio-approved training program of at least 75 hours, pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation), and clear a Ohio BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation) state check plus federal FBI fingerprint clearance. Most candidates complete the full process in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks).
Are there free CNA classes in Dayton?
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Yes. 1 Dayton program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Dayton Job Corps Center. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.