CNA Classes in Nevada: 25 State-Approved Programs
Nevada approves 25 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026. The most are in Las Vegas (6), Reno (5), Ely (2). About 16 run at colleges, technical schools, and adult-education programs, and about 2 at nursing facilities and care centers, where training is often free for employees under federal rules.
Nevada requires 75 training hours, the federal minimum, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in Nevada earns $45,490 a year ($21.87 an hour), 8% above the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).
CNA classes in Nevada at a glance
- •25 approved programs on the official state list, across 13 cities.
- •Required training: 75 hours.
- •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c); 2 programs here run at facilities.
- •Typical pay once certified: $45,490 a year in Nevada.
- •After the exam, certification is listed on the Nevada CNA Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Nevada
Every program below appears on Nevada's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
Showing 25 of 25 state-approved CNA programs in Nevada.
Las Vegas 6 programs
Live Savers Training Center
4600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas
(702) 623-8616
Saint Therese Learning Institute
6600 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
(702) 395-1802
Southeast Career and Technical Academy
5710 Mountain Vista, Las Vegas
(702) 799-7500
Southwest Career and Technical Academy
7050 W. Shelbourne Ave., Las Vegas
(702) 799-5766
Standards of Excellence
1931 Stella Lake Dr., Las Vegas
(702) 367-4348
West Career and Technical Academy
11945 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
(702) 799-4080
Reno 5 programs
Debbie Smith CTE Academy
2880 Sutro Street, Reno
(775) 348-0200
Majen, LLC
1005 Terminal Way, Reno
(775) 762-8039
Perry Foundation Academy of Health
470 E. Plumb Lane, Reno
(702) 413-7338
Sierra Nevada Job Corps
14175 Mt. Charleston, Reno
(775) 789-0859
Truckee Meadows Community College
5250 Neil Rd. Meadowood, Reno
(775) 824-8640
Ely 2 programs
Great Basin College
1500 College Pkwy, Ely
(775) 327-2309
White Pine High School
1800 Bobcat Dr., Ely
(775) 289-4811
Yerington 2 programs
South Lyon Medical Center
213 So Whitacre St, Yerington
(775) 463-2301
Yerington High School
114 Pearl St., Yerington
(775) 463-6822
Boulder City 1 program
PFC Nick Crombie Certified Nursing Assistantnursing facility
100 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City
(702) 332-6784
Carson City 1 program
Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City
(775) 445-3000
Dayton 1 program
Dayton High School
335 Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton
(775) 246-6240
Elko 1 program
Elko High School
987 College Ave, Elko
(775) 738-7281
Fernley 1 program
Fernley High School
1300 Hwy 95 S., Fernley
(775) 575-3400
Gardnerville 1 program
Gardnerville Health and Rehabilitation Centernursing facility
1573 Muller Parkway, Gardnerville
(775) 782-6620
Mesquite 1 program
Mesa View Regional Hospital
1299 Bertha Howe Ave, Mesquite
(702) 346-8040
Minden 1 program
Sonder CNA Training
2480 Precision Dr., Minden
(775) 443-7955
Other 1 program
Perry Foundation Academy of Health
2920 N. Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson (Also has Reno
(702) 413-7338
Silver Springs 1 program
Silver Stage High School
3755 W. Spruce Ave., Silver Springs
(775) 577-5071
Source: Nevada approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 25 programs.
Where the Programs Are
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNA classes are there in Nevada?
Nevada's official approved-program list names 25 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Las Vegas, Reno, Ely. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How long is CNA training in Nevada?
Nevada requires 75 total training hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.
Are there free CNA classes in Nevada?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. 2 of the 25 approved programs in Nevada run at nursing facilities or care centers, which are the usual source of free or paid-while-training tracks.
How do I check that a CNA program in Nevada is state-approved?
Every program on this page comes from Nevada's official approved list. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the Nevada CNA Registry if you are unsure.
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About this list
Programs are mirrored from Nevada's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.