How many CNA classes are in Columbia, MS?

Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Columbia. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Columbia?

Programs in Columbia follow Mississippi's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Columbia, MS: 3 State-Approved Programs

Columbia has 3 CNA training programs on Mississippi's approved list. Mississippi requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Mississippi is $31,520 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Columbia

75 hrs

Training Mississippi requires

$31,520

Typical CNA pay, Mississippi

Nursing homes in Columbia

CNA programs in Columbia

Each program below appears on Mississippi'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.

State-approved CNA programs in Columbia
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Allied Health Center of South MS	9 Pecan Dr., 39429	School or other	(601) 736-4747
Healing Touch Allied Health Institute	260 S High School Ave., 39429	School or other	(228) 388-7148
The Myrtles Nursing Center	1018 Alberta Ave., 39429	Nursing facility	(601) 731-1745

Programs: Mississippi 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 Columbia

CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbia, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Columbia.

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 Columbia

$31,520

Mississippi

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants

After training: exam and registry

Graduates take Mississippi's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Mississippi registry works.

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Questions about CNA classes in Columbia

How many CNA classes are in Columbia, MS?: Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Columbia. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Columbia?: Programs in Columbia follow Mississippi's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
Can I get free CNA training in Columbia?: 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 Columbia.