How many CNA classes are in Columbus, MS?

Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Columbus. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Columbus?

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

CNA Classes in Columbus, MS: 4 State-Approved Programs

Columbus has 4 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 Columbus

75 hrs

Training Mississippi requires

$31,520

Typical CNA pay, Mississippi

Nursing homes in Columbus

CNA programs in Columbus

Each program below appears on Mississippi's official approved list. 2 of them are 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 Columbus
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Aurora H&R	310 Emerald Dr., 39702	Nursing facility	(662) 327-8021
Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle	2520 5th St. North, 39703	Nursing facility	(662) 244-1000
Lowndes Co. Career Tech	1085 North Lehmberg Rd., 39702	School or other	(662) 244-5038
McKellar Technology Center	810 North Browder, 39702	School or other	(662) 241-7290

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 Columbus

CMS lists 4 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

$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 Columbus

How many CNA classes are in Columbus, MS?: Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Columbus. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Columbus?: Programs in Columbus 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 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 4 nursing homes in Columbus.