CNA Classes in Columbus, IN: 3 State-Approved Programs
Columbus has 3 CNA training programs on Indiana's approved list. Indiana requires 105 hours of training, 75 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $38,260 a year, about the same as the Indiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Columbus
Each program below appears on Indiana's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELMONT HEALTH & REHABILITATION, THE Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 540 BELMONT DRIVE, 47201 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (812) 669-5500 |
| FOUR SEASONS RETIREMENT CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 1901 TAYLOR RD, 47203 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (812) 372-8481 |
| IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 4475 CENTRAL AVE, 47203 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (812) 372-9925 |
Programs: Indiana approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Columbus
CMS lists 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Columbus.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Columbus
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Columbus
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Indiana's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Indiana registry works.
CNA classes in other Indiana cities
- Indianapolis (49)
- Fort Wayne (11)
- Valparaiso (6)
- Gary (5)
- Merrillville (5)
- Anderson (4)
- Bedford (4)
- Bloomington (4)
- Evansville (4)
- Kendallville (4)
- Kokomo (4)
- Muncie (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Columbus
- How many CNA classes are in Columbus, IN?
- Indiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Columbus. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Columbus?
- Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $38,260 a year, or $18.39 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Indiana figure is $38,330.
- How long is CNA training in Columbus?
- Programs in Columbus follow Indiana's requirement of 105 training hours, including 75 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Columbus?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 5 nursing homes in Columbus.