CNA Classes in Merrillville, IN: 5 State-Approved Programs
Merrillville has 5 CNA training programs on Indiana's approved list. Indiana requires 105 hours of training, 75 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Indiana is $38,330 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Merrillville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEGINNING OF A START TRAINING CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2028) | 7870 BROADWAY SUITE B, 46410 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 671-8187 |
| HOPE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 6111 HARRISON STREET SUITE 120, 46410 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 484-1065 |
| MARSHALL MEDICAL TRAINING & CAREER ACADEMY Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 1456 EAST 85TH AVENUE, 46410 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 595-2676 |
| MERRILLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 276 E 68TH PLACE, 46410 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 650-5307 |
| TRAVAIL WITH US LLC Approved (NAT Expire Date 4/1/2027) | 5429 BROADWAY, 46410 | Nurse Aide Training (NAT) program | (219) 777-0279 |
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 Merrillville
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Merrillville, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Merrillville.
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 Merrillville
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Anderson (4)
- Bedford (4)
- Bloomington (4)
- Evansville (4)
- Kendallville (4)
- Kokomo (4)
- Muncie (4)
- New Albany (4)
Questions about CNA classes in Merrillville
- How many CNA classes are in Merrillville, IN?
- Indiana's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Merrillville. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Merrillville?
- Programs in Merrillville 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 Merrillville?
- 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 3 nursing homes in Merrillville.