Where Can I Go For Free CNA Training?

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The best way to get free CNA training is by taking up a voluntary or trainee post in a nursing establishment such as a hospital, hospice or care home who will provide your training in return for your work.  Alternatively you may be able to get a grant or scholarship to pay for your training at an approved college.

To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) you will need to complete a combination of theoretical study and on the job training from an approved organization as well as successfully passing an exam.  The specific requirements for the exam and how many hours training you must complete can vary from state to state so check the details for the board of nursing or nurse aide registry website for your state.

If you do not want to pay for CNA/CGA training at a college the best approach is to phone or visit local nursing institutions to ask if they take on trainees and provide training, usually in return for a commitment to volunteer at the institution or to work there for a certain period of time.  If you cannot afford to pay for training you may be entitled to financial assistance such as a scholarship or grant, depending on your circumstances, so try searching grant databases or contacting community colleges to see if you are eligible.

You may also be able to get help with free CNA training, or reduced cost training, at your local community college.  Some colleges have links with local care homes and can provide the training for free or reduced price if you are able to work as a volunteer or unqualified nursing aide in the linked institution.

The American Red Cross offer CNA and CGA training which can, in some cases, be at a lower cost than private colleges although at time of writing the cost is usually upwards of several hundred dollars.  Contact details for your local chapter can be found on this website but be aware that you may also need to contribute towards test and registration fees.
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Are there any free cna class were I would not have to pay for training. I do not have any money to pay for a cna class
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This website has great information about cna classes and cna training.  It provides links to different places which offer red cross free cna training and much more. Very useful for those looking for a career in nursing.
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Yes, most companies that hire nurses aides will either have a certification program or send you to a voke school to obtain one.
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You can go to ROP Regional Occupation Program and check to see of they offer assistance for low income people. The Santee Health Occupation Center in Santee, CA. Can help you! They helped me to become an LVN. I have gone on to become an RN at Grossmont College in La Mesa, Ca Good Luck! NurseLinda
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Free cna class
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There is a list of free CNA training classes at cnatrainingcourses.com if you want to view them by states and cities. In most cases however you can try checking with a local nursing home to see if they can work out a trade for your services for free training.
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Go to your local red cross. The classes are usually in the summer only because they take about 4-6 weeks of 20-40 hours.
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In Richland County, Columbia, S.C. I want to know the locations of programs at nursing homes and health care centers. E. Settles
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Where Can I Go For Free CNA Training?
I need information on free classes for CNA's /Home Health Aides.
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I found CNAonlineCourse.com their not free. At least not yet, but their only $19.99. They helped me out!
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I lives I Brooklyn an I am looking for a class that is giving the CNA course for free.  Can I get some details where I can find a place. Thank You. Camille
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You can also go to BOCES its where teens and adults to go and take up the classes in the career they want to be in for the future. Also there's plenty of medical school training programs even some hospitals it depends though will hold free training just look up and see if any of the local hospitals are holding any classes.
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I was told to call your local texas work center office and ask them if they have any available government funded grant money. This money is for certifications and ect. Or search onstopcareer.org and ask them how do you get money to get your cna and what kind of businesses are funded by the government.
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I have my chha certified all I need is my cna but is to much money for that class so I would like to now is there a free class in my area which is in new jersey
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Go to the bronx workforce center in new york . The governemtn is giving out free vocuhers meaning they are paying for the course and the state board exam.

Bring 2 pic ids, resume apply for the christine institute of vocational training because they have seats available and ths school has the governement paying ofr the state exam.

Go fast time is money and money takes time.

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