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CNA Classes in Mississippi: 181 State-Approved Programs

Mississippi approves 181 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026. The most are in Jackson (10), Hattiesburg (6), Meridian (6). About 83 run at colleges, technical schools, and adult-education programs, and about 67 at nursing facilities and care centers, where training is often free for employees under federal rules.

Mississippi requires 75 training hours (16 clinical), the federal minimum, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in Mississippi earns $31,520 a year ($15.15 an hour), 25% below the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).

CNA classes in Mississippi at a glance

  • •181 approved programs on the official state list, across 89 cities.
  • •Required training: 75 hours, 16 of them clinical.
  • •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c); 67 programs here run at facilities.
  • •Typical pay once certified: $31,520 a year in Mississippi.
  • •After the exam, certification is listed on the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Mississippi

Every program below appears on Mississippi's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.

Showing 181 of 181 state-approved CNA programs in Mississippi.

Jackson 10 programs

  • Access Training Inc. (Hybrid)School or other

    4915 I-55 N STE C305, Jackson, 39206

    (601) 366-6001

  • Baptist Medical CenterSchool or other

    1225 North State St., Jackson, 39202

    (601) 968-4186

  • College of Health Services and CareersSchool or other

    1910 Lakeland Dr., Ste C, Jackson, 39216

    (769) 572-7207

  • Essential Health CareersSchool or other

    618 Briarwood Dr., Ste. C, Jackson, 39211

    (601) 914-6600

  • Hinds Comm. College (Assoc. Degree Program)School or other

    1750 Chadwick Dr., Jackson, 39204

    (601) 376-4951

  • Hinds Comm. College (LPN)School or other

    1750 Chadwick Dr., Jackson, 39204

    (601) 376-4951

  • Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide)School or other

    1750 Chadwick Dr., Jackson, 39204

    (601) 376-4959

  • Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide for credit)School or other

    1750 Chadwick Dr., Jackson, 39204

    (601) 376-4950

  • Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide non credit)School or other

    1750 Chadwick Dr., Jackson, 39204

    (601) 376-4950

  • S Woods Training AcademySchool or other

    3906 I-55 South Frontage Rd., Jackson, 39212

    (769) 572-7382

Hattiesburg 6 programs

  • Agape Medical SolutionsSchool or other

    606 Adeline St. Unit 1D, Hattiesburg, 39401

    (601) 329-1044

  • All Things MedicalSchool or other

    1520 Adeline St., Hattiesburg, 39401

    (877) 899-1560

  • Hattiesburg H&Rnursing facility

    514 Bay St., Hattiesburg, 39401

    (601) 544-4320

  • Pearl River Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    5448 US 49 South, Hattiesburg, 38401

    (601) 554-5537

  • Simply The Best Kare (Hybrid)School or other

    602 Adeline St., Ste. D1-D3, Hattiesburg, 39401

    (601) 336-7214

  • Windham Housenursing facility

    37 Hill Crest Dr., Hattiesburg, 39402

    (601) 264-0058

Meridian 6 programs

  • (Hybrid)School or other

    Meridian, 39301

    (601) 282-8226

  • James T Champion (EMSH)nursing facility

    1455 North Lakeland Dr., Meridian, 39307

    (601) 581-8450

  • Meridian Comm. College (LPN)School or other

    910 HWY 19 North, Meridian, 39307

    (601) 483-8241

  • Meridian Comm. College (Nurse Aide)School or other

    841 HWY 19 North, Meridian, 39307

    (601) 483-8241

  • Meridian Comm. College (Workforce)School or other

    910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, 39307

    (601) 484-8734

  • The Oaks Rehab & HCnursing facility

    3716 Hwy 39 N, Meridian, 39301

    (601) 482-7164

Greenville 5 programs

  • Greenville Technical CenterSchool or other

    350 Raceway Rd., Greenville, 38701

    (662) 334-7171

  • MS Care Center Greenvillenursing facility

    1221 E. Union St., Greenville, 38703

    (662) 335-5811

  • MS Delta Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    2900 HWY 1 South, Greenville, 38701

    (662) 246-6417

  • MS Delta Comm. College (Summer Classes)School or other

    2900 HWY 1 South, Greenville, 38701

    (662) 332-8011

  • Washington Care Centernursing facility

    1920 Lisa Dr. Extension, Greenville, 38703

    (662) 335-2897

Columbus 4 programs

  • Aurora H&Rnursing facility

    310 Emerald Dr., Columbus, 39702

    (662) 327-8021

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Trianglenursing facility

    2520 5th St. North, Columbus, 39703

    (662) 244-1000

  • Lowndes Co. Career TechSchool or other

    1085 North Lehmberg Rd., Columbus, 39702

    (662) 244-5038

  • McKellar Technology CenterSchool or other

    810 North Browder, Columbus, 39702

    (662) 241-7290

Gulfport 4 programs

  • Grove Healthcare CollegeSchool or other

    12451 Dedeaux Rd., Gulfport, 39501

    (228) 284-7681

  • Gulfport Care Centernursing facility

    11240 Canal Rd., Gulfport, 39503

    (228) 701-1500

  • Gulfport Job Corps CenterSchool or other

    3300 20th St., Gulfport, 39501

    (228) 863-7236

  • (Harrison Co. Campus)School or other

    Gulfport, 39507

    (228) 897-4379

Oxford 4 programs

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital North MSnursing facility

    1100 Belk Blvd., Oxford, 38655

    (662) 636-3340

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS (Ole Miss)School or other

    1100 Belk Blvd., Oxford, 38655

    (662) 636-3340

  • Oxford High school (Baptist Memorial Hospital)School or other

    1100 Belk Blvd., Oxford, 38655

    (662) 636-3340

  • Oxford H&Rnursing facility

    1301 Belk Blvd., Oxford, 38655

    (662) 234-7821

Pearl 4 programs

  • Hinds Comm. College (Assoc. Degree Program)School or other

    1060 Commercial Park Dr., Pearl, 39208

    (601) 376-4951

  • Hinds Comm. College (LPN)School or other

    1060 Commercial Park Dr., Pearl, 39208

    (601) 376-4951

  • Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide)School or other

    1060 Commercial Park Dr., Pearl, 39208

    (601) 376-4951

  • S Woods Training AcademySchool or other

    187 Doctors Dr., Pearl, 39208

    (769) 572-7382

Bay Springs 3 programs

  • Jasper Co. NHnursing facility

    527, Bay Springs, 39422

    (601) 764-2101

  • Jones County Junior CollegeSchool or other

    3209 Highway 15, Bay Springs, 39422

    (601) 964-9393

  • Jones County Junior College (Adult Night Class)School or other

    3209 Highway 15, Bay Springs, 39422

    (601) 964-9393

Columbia 3 programs

  • Allied Health Center of South MSSchool or other

    9 Pecan Dr., Columbia, 39429

    (601) 736-4747

  • Healing Touch Allied Health InstituteSchool or other

    260 S High School Ave., Columbia, 39429

    (228) 388-7148

  • The Myrtles Nursing Centernursing facility

    1018 Alberta Ave., Columbia, 39429

    (601) 731-1745

Greenwood 3 programs

  • (Golden Age NH)School or other

    Greenwood, 38935

    (662) 246-6322

  • J&A Healthcare AcademySchool or other

    522 W Park Ave., Ste. U, Greenwood, 38930

    (662) 299-1275

  • Stewart Health Care Training AcademySchool or other

    506 W Park Ave., Greenwood, 38930

    (662) 457-1283

Kosciusko 3 programs

  • (Adult/Night Class)School or other

    Kosciusko, 39090

    (662) 289-2689

  • Attala County Nursing Centernursing facility

    326 HWY 12 West, Kosciusko, 39090

    (662) 289-1200

  • Kosciusko Attala Co. Vo-Tech CenterSchool or other

    450 HWY 12 East, Kosciusko, 39090

    (662) 289-2689

Natchez 3 programs

  • Copiah-Lincoln Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    30 Campus Dr., Natchez, 39120

    (601) 643-8709

  • Copiah-Lincoln Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    11 Colin Circle, Natchez, 39120

    (601) 431-6692

  • Grand Tracenursing facility

    555 John R Junkin Dr., Natchez, 39120

    (601) 442-4395

Pascagoula 3 programs

  • (MS Center for Quality Workforce Dev.)School or other

    Pascagoula, 39581

    (228) 809-5049

  • (Pascagoula-Gautier Career Center)School or other

    Pascagoula, 39581

    (228) 809-5049

  • Singing River Health Systemnursing facility

    2809 Denny Ave., Pascagoula, 39581

    (228) 809-5049

Philadelphia 3 programs

  • Choctaw Residential Centernursing facility

    135 Residential Rd., Philadelphia, 39350

    (601) 656-2582

  • Neshoba County NHnursing facility

    1001 Holland Ave., Philadelphia, 39350

    (601) 663-1200

  • (Philadelphia-Neshoba Co. Vo-Tech Center)School or other

    Philadelphia, 39350

    (601) 635-6430

Ripley 3 programs

  • (Northeast MS Comm. College)School or other

    Ripley, 38663

    (662) 720-7249

  • Rest Haven H&Rnursing facility

    103 Cunningham Dr., Ripley, 38663

    (662) 837-3062

  • Tippah County Nursing Homenursing facility

    1005 City Ave. North, Ripley, 38663

    (662) 837-9221

Union 3 programs

  • Hilltop Manornursing facility

    101 Kirkland St., Union, 39365

    (601) 774-8233

  • J G Alexander Nursing Centernursing facility

    25112 HWY 15, Union, 39365

    (601) 774-5065

  • Union High SchoolSchool or other

    101 Forest St., Union, 39365

    (601) 774-8257

Vicksburg 3 programs

  • Heavenly Hands InstituteSchool or other

    80 Sammy Young Rd., Vicksburg, 39180

    (769) 237-7294

  • Heritage House Nursing Centernursing facility

    3103 Winconsin, Vicksburg, 39180

    (601) 638-1514

  • Hinds Comm. College (LPN)School or other

    755 HWY 27, Vicksburg, 39180

    (601) 376-4951

Water Valley 3 programs

  • Northwest MS Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    301 North Main St., Water Valley, 38965

    (662) 560-1111

  • Water Valley High Schoolnursing facility

    544 Market St., Water Valley, 38965

    (662) 473-1203

  • Yalobusha County Nursing Homenursing facility

    606 South Main St., Water Valley, 38965

    (662) 473-1411

Waynesboro 3 programs

  • (Jones County Junior College)School or other

    Waynesboro, 39367

    (601) 735-2228

  • Pineview H&Rnursing facility

    1304 Walnut St., Waynesboro, 39367

    (601) 735-9025

  • Wayne County Vo-Tech CenterSchool or other

    800 Collins St., Waynesboro, 39367

    (601) 735-5036

Winona 3 programs

  • (Adult/Night Class)School or other

    Winona, 38967

    (662) 283-3601

  • Middleton Oaks H&Rnursing facility

    627 Middleton Rd., Winona, 38967

    (662) 283-3060

  • Winona Career & Tech CenterSchool or other

    300 N. Applegate, Winona, 38967

    (662) 283-3601

Aberdeen 2 programs

  • Care Center of Aberdeennursing facility

    505 Jackson St., Aberdeen, 39730

    (662) 369-6431

  • (Monroe Co. Votech Center)School or other

    Aberdeen, 39730

    (662) 620-5202

Biloxi 2 programs

  • (Bryant Center)School or other

    Biloxi, 39532

    (601) 766-6425

  • Healing Touch Allied Health InstituteSchool or other

    2318 Pass Rd., Ste. 7B/7C, Biloxi, 39531

    (228) 388-7148

Brandon 2 programs

  • Brandon Courtnursing facility

    100 Burnham Rd., Brandon, 39042

    (601) 664-2259

  • Community Placenursing facility

    116 Lake Vista, Brandon, 39047

    (601) 355-0617

Calhoun City 2 programs

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital Calhounnursing facility

    140 Burke Rd., Calhoun City, 38916

    (662) 628-6611

  • Calhoun Co. Career & Tech CenterSchool or other

    302 N. Madison St., Calhoun City, 38915

    (662) 628-1143

Clarksdale 2 programs

  • Clarksdale Nursing Centernursing facility

    P.O. Box 1304, Clarksdale, 38614

    (662) 627-2591

  • Coahoma Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    901 Ohio St., Clarksdale, 38614

    (662) 627-2571

Collins 2 programs

  • Covington Co. Career and Technical ComplexSchool or other

    1200 South Dogwood, Collins, 39428

    (601) 765-8253

  • Landmark of Collinsnursing facility

    1315 S Fir Ave., Collins, 39428

    (601) 765-8262

Corinth 2 programs

  • (Alcorn Co. Vocational Center)School or other

    Corinth, 38834

    (662) 720-7249

  • MS Care Center of Alcornnursing facility

    3701 Joanne Dr., Corinth, 38834

    (662) 287-8071

Crystal Springs 2 programs

  • Copiah Living Centernursing facility

    806 W Georgetown, Crystal Springs, 39059

    (601) 892-1880

  • MS Job Corps CenterSchool or other

    400 Harmony Rd., Crystal Springs, 39059

    (601) 892-3348

Decatur 2 programs

  • East Central Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    15738 HWY 15 South, Decatur, 39327

    (601) 635-2111

  • Newton Co. Career TechSchool or other

    16389 HWY 503, Decatur, 39327

    (601) 635-4138

Ellisville 2 programs

  • (Adult/Night Class)School or other

    Ellisville, 39437

    (601) 477-4219

  • (Health Care Assistant Curriculum)School or other

    Ellisville, 39437

    (601) 477-4219

Fayette 2 programs

  • Jefferson Co. Career TechSchool or other

    205 Industrial Park Rd., Fayette, 39069

    (601) 786-6027

  • Kaho Healthcare Training FacilitySchool or other

    90 Avendale Rd., Fayette, 39069

    (601) 786-7717

Fulton 2 programs

  • Courtyards CLCnursing facility

    907 E. Walker St., Fulton, 38843

    (662) 862-6140

  • The Meadowsnursing facility

    1905 South Adams St., Fulton, 38843

    (662) 862-2165

Grenada 2 programs

  • Grenada Rehab & HCnursing facility

    1966 FS Hill Dr., Grenada, 38901

    (662) 226-2442

  • Holmes Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    1060 Avent Dr., Grenada, 38901

    (662) 226-0830

Hazlehurst 2 programs

  • Copiah Learning InstituteSchool or other

    250 Georgetown St., Hazlehurst, 39083

    (601) 500-0027

  • Hazlehurst High SchoolSchool or other

    101 S Haley St., Hazlehurst, 39083

    (601) 894-2489

Indianola 2 programs

  • Burns Healthcare InstituteSchool or other

    601 Airport Rd./P.O. 1327, Indianola, 38751

    (662) 207-4923

  • M K Hutchins Academy of Healthcare (Hybrid)School or other

    310 Highway 82 W, Ste. A, Indianola, 38751

    (662) 207-9715

Iuka 2 programs

  • Tishomingo CLCnursing facility

    1410 West Quitman St., Iuka, 38852

    (662) 423-3422

  • Tishomingo Manornursing facility

    230 Kaki St., Iuka, 38852

    (662) 423-9112

Leakesville 2 programs

  • Greene Rural Health Carenursing facility

    1017 Jackson St., Leakesville, 39451

    (601) 394-2371

  • Jones Co. Junior College (Night Class)School or other

    167 Votech Rd., Leakesville, 39451

    (601) 477-4114

Louisville 2 programs

  • (Louisville Career Advancement Center)School or other

    Louisville, 39339

    (662) 773-2292

  • Winston-Louisville Career Tech CenterSchool or other

    366 Ivy Ave., Louisville, 39339

    (662) 773-6152

Mayhew 2 programs

  • East MS Comm. College (LPN)School or other

    8731 South Frontage Rd., Mayhew, 39753

    (662) 243-1998

  • East MS Comm. College (Nurse Aide)School or other

    8731 South Frontage Rd., Mayhew, 39753

    (662) 243-1998

Mccomb 2 programs

  • CNA The Heart of Nursing (Hybrid)nursing facilitySchool or other

    210 3rd St., Mccomb, 39648

    (601) 551-6077

  • Courtyard Rehab and Healthcarenursing facility

    501 S. Locust St., Mccomb, 39648

    (601) 684-8111

Monticello 2 programs

  • Lawrence County Nursing Centernursing facility

    700 South Jefferson, Monticello, 39654

    (601) 587-2593

  • Lawrence County Technology & Career CenterSchool or other

    686 Smith Lane, Monticello, 39654

    (601) 587-9346

North Carrollton 2 programs

  • J. Z. George High SchoolSchool or other

    900 George St., North Carrollton, 38947

    (662) 237-4701

  • J. Z. George High School (Adult/Night Class)School or other

    900 George St., North Carrollton, 38947

    (662) 237-4701

Pontotoc 2 programs

  • Pontotoc H&Rnursing facility

    278 West Eighth St., Pontotoc, 38863

    (662) 489-6411

  • Pontotoc Nursing Homenursing facility

    176 South Main St., Pontotoc, 38863

    (662) 488-7769

Poplarville 2 programs

  • Pearl River Comm. College (Poplarville Campus)School or other

    101 HWY N, Poplarville, 39470

    (601) 403-1113

  • Pearl River County Nursing Homenursing facility

    305 W Moody St., Poplarville, 39470

    (601) 795-4543

Quitman 2 programs

  • Clarke County Vocational Center (Adult Night)School or other

    910 North Archusa Ave., Quitman, 39355

    (601) 776-5219

  • Clarke County Vocational Center (High School)School or other

    910 North Archusa Ave., Quitman, 39355

    (601) 776-5219

Raleigh 2 programs

  • (formerly Rolling Acres Retirement Centernursing facility

    Raleigh, 39153

    (601) 782-4244

  • Smith Co. Career CenterSchool or other

    469 Magnolia Dr., Raleigh, 39153

    (601) 782-4211

Ridgeland 2 programs

  • Holmes Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    412 West Ridgeland Ave., Ridgeland, 39157

    (601) 605-3000

  • Vital Hearts (Hybrid)School or other

    731 S Pear Orchard Rd.,Ste 8, Ridgeland, 39157

    (601) 473-1950

Senatobia 2 programs

  • Northwest MS Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    4975 HWY 51 North, Senatobia, 38668

    (662) 562-3361

  • Senatobia Convalescent Centernursing facility

    402 Getwell Dr., Senatobia, 38668

    (662) 562-5664

Southaven 2 programs

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southavennursing facility

    7601 Southcrest Parkway, Southaven, 38671

    (662) 772-3340

  • Northwest MS Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    5197 W E Ross Parkway, Southaven, 38671

    (662) 342-1570

Tunica 2 programs

  • Davis Williams Jr. Career and Technical CenterSchool or other

    2400 HWY 61 North, Tunica, 38676

    (662) 363-2051

  • Tunica County H&Rnursing facility

    1024 HWY 61 South, Tunica, 38676

    (662) 363-3164

Tupelo 2 programs

  • Cedars Health Centernursing facility

    2800 W Main St., Tupelo, 38801

    (662) 844-1441

  • Itawamba Comm. College (LPN)School or other

    2176 South Eason Blvd., Tupelo, 38804

    (662) 620-5205

Ackerman 1 program

  • Choctaw N&Rnursing facility

    311 West Cherry St., Ackerman, 39735

    (662) 285-3257

Batesville 1 program

  • Finch-Henry Job Corps CenterSchool or other

    821 HWY 51 South, Batesville, 38606

    (662) 563-4656

Belden 1 program

  • (Belden Campus)School or other

    Belden, 38826

    (662) 407-1501

Belzoni 1 program

  • Humphreys Co. Nursing Centernursing facility

    500 CC Rd., Belzoni, 39038

    (662) 247-1821

Booneville 1 program

  • Northeast MS Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    101 Cunningham Blvd., Booneville, 38829

    (662) 720-7249

Brookhaven 1 program

  • Kaho Healthcare Training FacilitySchool or other

    116 Main St., Brookhaven, 39601

    (601) 786-7717

Byhalia 1 program

  • Great Oaks Rehabilitation and HCnursing facility

    111 Chase St., Byhalia, 38611

    (662) 838-3670

Canton 1 program

  • Madison County Nursing Homenursing facility

    1421A East Peace St., Canton, 30946

    (601) 855-5760

Carson 1 program

  • Dennis Fortenberry Career CenterSchool or other

    5082 HWY 42 West, Carson, 39427

    (601) 792-5005

Centreville 1 program

  • Wilkinson County Senior Carenursing facility

    116 South Lafayette St., Centreville, 39631

    (601) 645-5253

Cleveland 1 program

  • Cleveland Career Development and TechnologySchool or other

    601 3rd St., Cleveland, 38732

    (662) 843-8818

De Kalb 1 program

  • MS Care Center Dekalbnursing facility

    205 Willow Ave., De Kalb, 39328

    (601) 743-5888

Gautier 1 program

  • (Jackson Co. Campus)School or other

    Gautier, 39553

    (228) 267-8664

Goodman 1 program

  • Holmes Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    9216 HWY 14, Goodman, 39079

    (662) 472-9105

Holly Springs 1 program

  • Holly Springs Career & Technology CenterSchool or other

    410 East Falconer Ave., Holly Springs, 38635

    (662) 252-2071

Horn Lake 1 program

  • Landmark of Desotonursing facility

    3068 Nail Rd. West, Horn Lake, 38637

    (662) 280-1219

Laurel 1 program

  • Care Center of Laurelnursing facility

    935 West Dr., Laurel, 39440

    (601) 649-8006

Lexington 1 program

  • Holmes Co. Career TechSchool or other

    77 Kickernick Elm St., Lexington, 39095

    (662) 834-3052

Lucedale 1 program

  • Glenoaks Nursing Centernursing facility

    55 Susanne St., Lucedale, 39452

    (601) 947-2783

Macon 1 program

  • Noxubee Co. Career Technursing facility

    13002 Highway 45, Macon, 39341

    (662) 726-4225

Magee 1 program

  • Hillcrest Nursing Centernursing facility

    1401 First Ave. NE, Magee, 39111

    (601) 849-0384

Mendenhall 1 program

  • Copiah -Lincoln Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    151 Co-Lin Dr., Mendenhall, 39114

    (601) 849-0133

Moorhead 1 program

  • MS Delta Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    HWY 3 and Cherry St., Moorhead, 38761

    (662) 246-6417

Morton 1 program

  • MS Care Center of Mortonnursing facility

    96 Old HWY 80 East, Morton, 39117

    (601) 732-6361

Okolona 1 program

  • Shearer Richardson (Hybrid)nursing facility

    512 Rockwell Dr., Okolona, 38860

    (662) 447-3311

Petal 1 program

  • Petal High SchoolSchool or other

    1145 Hwy 42, Petal, 39465

    (601) 583-3538

Richton 1 program

  • Perry Co. Nursng Centernursing facility

    202 Bay Ave., West, Richton, 39476

    (601) 788-2490

Scooba 1 program

  • East MS Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    1512 Kemper St., Scooba, 39358

    (662) 243-2682

Shelby 1 program

  • Shelby H&Rnursing facility

    1108 Church St., Shelby, 38774

    (662) 398-5117

Stonewall 1 program

  • Jones Co. Junior College (Non Credit)School or other

    1200 Erwin Rd., Stonewall, 39363

    (601) 477-4114

Summit 1 program

  • Southwest MS Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    1181 College Dr., Summit, 39666

    (601) 276-3864

Tylertown 1 program

  • Blessing Hearts HealthcareSchool or other

    1515 Beulah Ave., STE B, Tylertown, 39667

    (601) 827-5100

Weir 1 program

  • Lifeline ServicesSchool or other

    107 Old Hwy 12 Rd., Weir, 39772

    (662) 570-7080

Wesson 1 program

  • Copiah-Lincoln Comm. CollegeSchool or other

    1028 JC Redd Dr., Wesson, 39191

    (601) 643-8709

Wiggins 1 program

  • Stone Co. Career & Technical Education CenterSchool or other

    1376 Tomcat Trail, Wiggins, 39577

    (601) 928-3171

Woodville 1 program

  • Martin Luther King Career & Tech ComplexSchool or other

    1106 Hwy 24 East, Woodville, 39669

    (601) 888-4394

Yazoo City 1 program

  • Yazoo County High SchoolSchool or other

    191 Panther Dr., Yazoo City, 39194

    (662) 746-1492

Source: Mississippi approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 181 programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CNA classes are there in Mississippi?

Mississippi's official approved-program list names 181 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.

How long is CNA training in Mississippi?

Mississippi requires 75 total training hours, including 16 clinical hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.

Are there free CNA classes in Mississippi?

Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. 67 of the 181 approved programs in Mississippi run at nursing facilities or care centers, which are the usual source of free or paid-while-training tracks.

How do I check that a CNA program in Mississippi is state-approved?

Every program on this page comes from Mississippi's official approved list. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry if you are unsure.

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About this list

Programs are mirrored from Mississippi's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.