CNA Classes in Pearl, MS: 4 State-Approved Programs
Pearl 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.
CNA programs in Pearl
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds Comm. College (Assoc. Degree Program) | 1060 Commercial Park Dr., 39208 | School or other | (601) 376-4951 |
| Hinds Comm. College (LPN) | 1060 Commercial Park Dr., 39208 | School or other | (601) 376-4951 |
| Hinds Comm. College (Nurse Aide) | 1060 Commercial Park Dr., 39208 | School or other | (601) 376-4951 |
| S Woods Training Academy | 187 Doctors Dr., 39208 | 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 Pearl
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pearl, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Pearl.
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 Pearl
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.
CNA classes in other Mississippi cities
- Jackson (10)
- Hattiesburg (6)
- Meridian (6)
- Greenville (5)
- Columbus (4)
- Gulfport (4)
- Oxford (4)
- Bay Springs (3)
- Columbia (3)
- Greenwood (3)
- Kosciusko (3)
- Natchez (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Pearl
- How many CNA classes are in Pearl, MS?
- Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Pearl. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Pearl?
- Programs in Pearl 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 Pearl?
- 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 1 nursing home in Pearl.