CNA Classes in Jackson, MS: 10 State-Approved Programs
Jackson has 10 CNA training programs on Mississippi's approved list. Mississippi requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Jackson area is $32,040 a year, about the same as the Mississippi figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Jackson
Each program below appears on Mississippi's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Training Inc. (Hybrid) | 4915 I-55 N STE C305, 39206 | School or other | (601) 366-6001 |
| Baptist Medical Center | 1225 North State St., 39202 | School or other | (601) 968-4186 |
| College of Health Services and Careers | 1910 Lakeland Dr., Ste C, 39216 | School or other | (769) 572-7207 |
| Essential Health Careers | 618 Briarwood Dr., Ste. C, 39211 | School or other | (601) 914-6600 |
| Hinds Comm. College (Assoc. Degree Program) | 1750 Chadwick Dr., 39204 | School or other | (601) 376-4951 |
| Hinds Comm. College (LPN) | 1750 Chadwick Dr., 39204 | School or other | (601) 376-4951 |
| Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide) | 1750 Chadwick Dr., 39204 | School or other | (601) 376-4959 |
| Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide for credit) | 1750 Chadwick Dr., 39204 | School or other | (601) 376-4950 |
| Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide non credit) | 1750 Chadwick Dr., 39204 | School or other | (601) 376-4950 |
| S Woods Training Academy | 3906 I-55 South Frontage Rd., 39212 | School or other | (769) 572-7382 |
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 Jackson
CMS lists 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Jackson, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Jackson.
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 Jackson
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Jackson
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.
CNA classes in other Mississippi cities
- Hattiesburg (6)
- Meridian (6)
- Greenville (5)
- Columbus (4)
- Gulfport (4)
- Oxford (4)
- Pearl (4)
- Bay Springs (3)
- Columbia (3)
- Greenwood (3)
- Kosciusko (3)
- Natchez (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Jackson
- How many CNA classes are in Jackson, MS?
- Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 10 CNA programs in Jackson. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Jackson?
- Typical CNA pay in the Jackson area is $32,040 a year, or $15.41 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Mississippi figure is $31,520.
- How long is CNA training in Jackson?
- Programs in Jackson 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 Jackson?
- 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 8 nursing homes in Jackson.