CNA Classes in Durham, NC: 9 State-Approved Programs
Durham has 9 CNA training programs on North Carolina's approved list. North Carolina requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Durham area is $40,560 a year, 5% above the North Carolina figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Durham
Each program below appears on North Carolina's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chaz Training School | — | (919) 908-0124 |
| Duke University Health System Nurse Aide I Program | — | (919) 684-4293 |
| Durham Technical Community College - Durham Hybrid | — | (919) 536-7239 |
| Hillcrest Convalescent Center Inc | — | (919) 286-7705 |
| Hunter Health Career Academy | — | (919) 292-9409 |
| Ideal Health Institute, Inc. | — | (919) 957-8311 |
| Neslyn Health Institute, Inc | — | (919) 479-3000 |
| W.A.R. Memorial Nurse Aide I Training Academy | — | (919) 904-1743 |
| Wisdom Health Academy | — | (919) 908-9939 |
Programs: NC DHHS DHSR HCPEC (official 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 Durham
CMS lists 11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Durham, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Durham.
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 Durham
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Durham
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take North Carolina's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the North Carolina registry works.
CNA classes in other North Carolina cities
- Raleigh (14)
- Charlotte (11)
- Winston Salem (7)
- Albemarle (6)
- Asheville (6)
- Greensboro (6)
- Fayetteville (5)
- Wilson (4)
- Ahoskie (3)
- Hamlet (3)
- High Point (3)
- Jacksonville (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Durham
- How many CNA classes are in Durham, NC?
- North Carolina's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Durham. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Durham?
- Typical CNA pay in the Durham area is $40,560 a year, or $19.50 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The North Carolina figure is $38,460.
- How long is CNA training in Durham?
- Programs in Durham follow North Carolina's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Durham?
- 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 11 nursing homes in Durham.