CNA Classes in Nebraska: 52 State-Approved Programs
Nebraska's approved nurse aide training list names 52 CNA programs in 34 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. Nebraska requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Nebraska is $40,000 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cities with the most CNA programs
Omaha (12), Lincoln (4), Bellevue (2) have the most approved programs in Nebraska. 2 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.
| City | Programs | Typical CNA pay | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 12 | $40,020 | 21 |
| Lincoln | 4 | $38,650 | 13 |
| Bellevue | 2 | — | 1 |
| Kearney | 2 | — | 5 |
| Norfolk | 2 | — | 2 |
| Scottsbluff | 2 | — | 2 |
| Boys Town | 1 | — | 0 |
| Burwell | 1 | — | 1 |
| Chadron | 1 | — | 1 |
| Columbus | 1 | — | 2 |
| Crawford | 1 | — | 1 |
| David City | 1 | — | 2 |
| Geneva | 1 | — | 1 |
| Genoa | 1 | — | 1 |
| Gering | 1 | — | 1 |
Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.
All state-approved CNA programs in Nebraska
Every program below appears on Nebraska's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
52 of 52 programs shown
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha · 12 programs | ||
| Advance Intervention Services LLC | — | (402) 319-1264 |
| Art of Homecare Training Center | — | (402) 598-2651 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | — | (402) 572-2121 |
| Florence Home | — | (402) 827-6056 |
| Fulton Homes Education Center | — | (402) 672-0620 |
| Metro Community College | — | (402) 502-1207 |
| Nebraska Methodist College | — | (402) 354-7000 |
| Omaha Public Schools Career Center | — | (402) 557-3700 |
| Press Medical Training LLC | — | (402) 813-7830 |
| Promise Health Care Training Center Inc. | — | (402) 968-4786 |
| Quality Career Pathways | — | (402) 609-9583 |
| Quality Living | — | (402) 573-3700 |
| Lincoln · 4 programs | ||
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | — | (402) 481-3805 |
| CNA Learning Hub | — | (402) 318-5583 |
| Nebraska Health Care Association | — | (402) 435-3551 |
| Southeast Community College | — | (402) 437-2700 |
| Bellevue · 2 programs | ||
| Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home | — | (402) 595-2180 |
| Gross Catholic High School | — | (402) 734-2000 |
| Kearney · 2 programs | ||
| Central Nebraska Veterans Home | — | (308) 865-6000 |
| Sanford Health | — | (712) 898-1176 |
| Norfolk · 2 programs | ||
| Norfolk Veterans Home | — | (402) 370-3330 |
| Northeast Nebraska Community College | — | (402) 844-7335 |
| Scottsbluff · 2 programs | ||
| Western Nebraska Community College | — | (308) 635-6705 |
| Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home | — | (308) 632-0300 |
| Boys Town · 1 program | ||
| Boys Town High School | — | (402) 498-1858 |
| Burwell · 1 program | ||
| Burwell High School | — | (308) 346-4150 |
| Chadron · 1 program | ||
| Crestview Care Center | — | (308) 432-3355 |
| Columbus · 1 program | ||
| Central Community College | — | (402) 562-1451 |
| Crawford · 1 program | ||
| Ponderosa Villa | — | (308) 665-1224 |
| David City · 1 program | ||
| Brookstone of David City | — | (402) 367-3144 |
| Geneva · 1 program | ||
| Heritage Crossings | — | (402) 759-3194 |
| Genoa · 1 program | ||
| Genoa Medical Facilities Long Term Care | — | (402) 993-2283 |
| Gering · 1 program | ||
| Life First Learning LLC | — | (308) 279-0946 |
| Gordon · 1 program | ||
| Gordon Countryside Care | — | (308) 282-0806 |
| Grand Island · 1 program | ||
| Central Community College | — | (308) 398-7950 |
| Hastings · 1 program | ||
| Central Community College | — | (402) 461-2441 |
| Humboldt · 1 program | ||
| Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer Public Schools | — | (402) 862-2151 |
| Kimball · 1 program | ||
| Kimball County Manor | — | (308) 235-4693 |
| Lexington · 1 program | ||
| Central Community College | — | (308) 324-5936 |
| Macy · 1 program | ||
| Nebraska Indian Community College | — | (844) 440-6422 |
| Mccook · 1 program | ||
| Mid-Plains Community College | — | (308) 345-8164 |
| Neligh · 1 program | ||
| Arbor Care Centers – Neligh | — | (402) 887-5428 |
| North Platte · 1 program | ||
| Mid-Plains Community College | — | (308) 345-8164 |
| Papillion · 1 program | ||
| Health Systems Academy/Papillion LaVista Schools | — | (402) 829-5886 |
| Ralston · 1 program | ||
| Ralston High School | — | (402) 898-3590 |
| Rushville · 1 program | ||
| Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home | — | (308) 862-4020 |
| Sidney · 1 program | ||
| Sidney Regional Medical Center – Extended Care | — | (308) 254-5825 |
| Tecumseh · 1 program | ||
| Johnson County Central High School | — | (402) 335-3328 |
| Tekamah · 1 program | ||
| Arbor Care Centers – Tekamah | — | (402) 374-1414 |
| Wakefield · 1 program | ||
| Wakefield Health | — | (402) 287-2244 |
| Winnebago · 1 program | ||
| Little Priest Tribal College | — | (402) 878-2380 |
| York · 1 program | ||
| York General Hearthstone | — | (402) 362-4333 |
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Programs: Nebraska 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.
Free CNA training in Nebraska
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. In Nebraska, 12 of the 52 approved programs are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. How the Nebraska registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in Nebraska
- How many CNA classes are there in Nebraska?
- Nebraska's approved-program list names 52 CNA training programs in 34 cities, with the most in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does Nebraska require?
- Nebraska requires 75 hours of training, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in Nebraska?
- 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. 12 of the 52 approved programs in Nebraska are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
- How do I check that a CNA program in Nebraska is state-approved?
- Every program on this page comes from Nebraska's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry with questions.