CNA Classes in Ripley, MS: 3 State-Approved Programs
Ripley 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.
CNA programs in Ripley
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.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Northeast MS Comm. College) | 38663 | School or other | (662) 720-7249 |
| Rest Haven H&R | 103 Cunningham Dr., 38663 | Nursing facility | (662) 837-3062 |
| Tippah County Nursing Home | 1005 City Ave. North, 38663 | Nursing facility | (662) 837-9221 |
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 Ripley
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ripley, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Ripley.
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 Ripley
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)
- Pearl (4)
- Bay Springs (3)
- Columbia (3)
- Greenwood (3)
- Kosciusko (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Ripley
- How many CNA classes are in Ripley, MS?
- Mississippi's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Ripley. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Ripley?
- Programs in Ripley 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 Ripley?
- 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 Ripley.