CNA Classes in Raleigh, NC: 14 State-Approved Programs
Raleigh has 14 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 Raleigh area is $39,710 a year, 3% above the North Carolina figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Raleigh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Care One Health Training Institute Inc. | — | (919) 773-7165 |
| Care One Health Training Institute Inc. - Hybrid | — | (919) 773-7165 |
| Diversified Healthcare Training Institute | — | (919) 464-8759 |
| Hope of Solace Institute | — | (984) 200-4653 |
| NCALC Nurse Aide I Training Program | — | (919) 872-7686 |
| SembraSchool Nurse Aide I Program | — | (919) 704-7605 |
| Shades of Purple | — | (919) 926-9255 |
| Wake Technical Community College | — | (919) 866-5800 |
| Wake Technical Community College - North Campus | — | (919) 532-5502 |
| Wake Technical Community College - North Campus | — | (919) 747-0065 |
| Wake Technical Community College - PHSC | — | (919) 747-0065 |
| Wake Technical Community College - PSEC | — | (919) 986-6800 |
| Wake Technical Community College - PSEC | — | (919) 747-0065 |
| Wake Technical Community College - VMCCA | — | (919) 747-0065 |
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 Raleigh
CMS lists 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Raleigh, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Raleigh.
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 Raleigh
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Raleigh
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
- Charlotte (11)
- Durham (9)
- 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 Raleigh
- How many CNA classes are in Raleigh, NC?
- North Carolina's approved nurse aide training list names 14 CNA programs in Raleigh. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Raleigh?
- Typical CNA pay in the Raleigh area is $39,710 a year, or $19.09 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The North Carolina figure is $38,460.
- How long is CNA training in Raleigh?
- Programs in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
- 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 12 nursing homes in Raleigh.