University of Toledo
2801 W. Bancroft Street
Nurse Aide Training Program
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
- Phone:
- (419) 530-3030
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Toledo. Tuition ranges from $400. Ohio requires 75 hours of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Toledo
7
Tuition Range
$400
State Required Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Lowest tuition
Richard Medical Academy
$400 tuition + $25 TB test · 2-4 weeks (76 hours)
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Nurse Aide Training Program
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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.
Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Toledo, OH. All programs must meet Ohio's minimum of 75 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
Published tuition for CNA programs in Toledo ranges from $400. Richard Medical Academy lists the lowest tuition at $400 tuition + $25 TB test. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $100–$120 total for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
Infinity Heart Health offers the shortest published program in Toledo at 10 days / 2.5 weeks; 75 hours. 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 (567) 686-2017 for current cohort start dates.
To work as a CNA in Toledo, 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).
No Toledo program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Ohio 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.