CNA Classes in Lafayette, IN: 3 State-Approved Programs
Lafayette 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 Lafayette area is $37,760 a year, about the same as the Indiana figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Lafayette
Each program below appears on Indiana's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER LAFAYETTE CAREER ACADEMY Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 2201 S 18TH ST, 47909 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (765) 720-5542 |
| IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE-LAFAYETTE Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/2/2027) | 3101 S CREASY LN, 47905 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (765) 269-5720 |
| LIGHTSTONE EDUCATION CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 210 PROFESSIONAL CT, 47905 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (765) 237-9077 |
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 Lafayette
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lafayette, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Lafayette.
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 Lafayette
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Lafayette
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 Lafayette
- How many CNA classes are in Lafayette, IN?
- Indiana's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Lafayette. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Lafayette?
- Typical CNA pay in the Lafayette area is $37,760 a year, or $18.16 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Indiana figure is $38,330.
- How long is CNA training in Lafayette?
- Programs in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Lafayette.