CNA Classes in Omaha, NE: 12 State-Approved Programs
Omaha has 12 CNA training programs on Nebraska's approved list. Nebraska requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Omaha area is $40,020 a year, about the same as the Nebraska figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Omaha
Each program below appears on Nebraska'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 | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Where CNAs work in Omaha
CMS lists 21 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Omaha, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Omaha.
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 Omaha
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Omaha
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Nebraska's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Nebraska registry works.
CNA classes in other Nebraska cities
- Lincoln (4)
- Bellevue (2)
- Kearney (2)
- Norfolk (2)
- Scottsbluff (2)
- Boys Town (1)
- Burwell (1)
- Chadron (1)
- Columbus (1)
- Crawford (1)
- David City (1)
- Geneva (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Omaha
- How many CNA classes are in Omaha, NE?
- Nebraska's approved nurse aide training list names 12 CNA programs in Omaha. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Omaha?
- Typical CNA pay in the Omaha area is $40,020 a year, or $19.24 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Nebraska figure is $40,000.
- How long is CNA training in Omaha?
- Programs in Omaha follow Nebraska's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Omaha?
- 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 21 nursing homes in Omaha.