NGH School of Health Sciences
1818 Albion Street
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 12 weeks (96 hours)
- Cost:
- $880
- Phone:
- (615) 341-4659
CNA Classes in Nashville, TN
5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Nashville. Tuition ranges from Free to $925. Tennessee requires 75 hours of training and uses Headmaster LLP (D&S Diversified Technologies) for the competency exam.
Programs in Nashville
5
Tuition Range
Free to $925
State Required Hours
75 hours
Exam Vendor
Headmaster LLP (D&S Diversified Technologies)
All CNA Programs in Nashville
Nashville Health Career Center (CareRite)
832 Wedgewood Avenue
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 3 weeks
- Cost:
- Free (train-to-hire)
- Phone:
- (615) 580-6845
NATS, Inc. Career Institute
1161 Murfreesboro Pike #217
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 5 weeks / 100 hours
- Cost:
- $925
- Phone:
- (615) 333-8474
Brilliant Healthcare Training
1451 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 151
Certified Nurse Aide
- Phone:
- (615) 426-5897
Becoming a CNA in Tennessee
Becoming a CNA in Tennessee is one of the more candidate-friendly pathways in the country, largely because of the state's unusual 120-day temporary work permit. After you complete the 75-hour state-approved training program, Tennessee lets you start working as a paid nurse aide under supervision for up to 120 days while you take the Headmaster competency exam. Most candidates use this window to begin earning a CNA wage right away, often 4 to 6 weeks into the process rather than waiting another 4 weeks for the exam and registry listing to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Nashville
How many CNA training programs are available in Nashville, TN?
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Our directory lists 5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Nashville, TN. All programs must meet Tennessee's minimum of 75 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the Headmaster LLP (D&S Diversified Technologies) competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Nashville?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Nashville ranges from Free to $925. Nashville Health Career Center (CareRite) lists the lowest tuition at Free (train-to-hire). 1 program in Nashville offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $97 total for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Nashville?
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Nashville Health Career Center (CareRite) offers the shortest published program in Nashville at 3 weeks. Tennessee 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 (615) 580-6845 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Nashville, TN?
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To work as a CNA in Nashville, you must meet a Tennessee-approved training program of at least 75 hours, pass the Headmaster LLP (D&S Diversified Technologies) competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation. Tennessee also offers a 120-day temporary work permit while you complete the exam.), and clear a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) state criminal background 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 Nashville?
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Yes. 1 Nashville program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: Nashville Health Career Center (CareRite). Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.