CNA Classes in Nevada: 25 State-Approved Programs
Nevada's approved nurse aide training list names 25 CNA programs in 13 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. Nevada requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in Nevada is $45,490 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cities with the most CNA programs
Las Vegas (6), Reno (5), Ely (2) have the most approved programs in Nevada. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 6 | $45,350 | 30 |
| Reno | 5 | $46,760 | 6 |
| Ely | 2 | — | 1 |
| Yerington | 2 | — | 1 |
| Boulder City | 1 | — | 3 |
| Carson City | 1 | $46,880 | 4 |
| Dayton | 1 | — | 0 |
| Elko | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fernley | 1 | — | 0 |
| Gardnerville | 1 | — | 1 |
| Mesquite | 1 | — | 1 |
| Minden | 1 | — | 0 |
| Silver Springs | 1 | — | 0 |
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 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.
25 of 25 programs shown
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas · 6 programs | ||
| Live Savers Training Center | 4600 S. Eastern Ave. | (702) 623-8616 |
| Saint Therese Learning Institute | 6600 W. Charleston Blvd. | (702) 395-1802 |
| Southeast Career and Technical Academy | 5710 Mountain Vista | (702) 799-7500 |
| Southwest Career and Technical Academy | 7050 W. Shelbourne Ave. | (702) 799-5766 |
| Standards of Excellence | 1931 Stella Lake Dr. | (702) 367-4348 |
| West Career and Technical Academy | 11945 W. Charleston Blvd. | (702) 799-4080 |
| Reno · 5 programs | ||
| Debbie Smith CTE Academy | 2880 Sutro Street | (775) 348-0200 |
| Majen, LLC | 1005 Terminal Way | (775) 762-8039 |
| Perry Foundation Academy of Health | 470 E. Plumb Lane | (702) 413-7338 |
| Sierra Nevada Job Corps | 14175 Mt. Charleston | (775) 789-0859 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | 5250 Neil Rd. Meadowood | (775) 824-8640 |
| Ely · 2 programs | ||
| Great Basin College | 1500 College Pkwy | (775) 327-2309 |
| White Pine High School | 1800 Bobcat Dr. | (775) 289-4811 |
| Yerington · 2 programs | ||
| South Lyon Medical Center | 213 So Whitacre St | (775) 463-2301 |
| Yerington High School | 114 Pearl St. | (775) 463-6822 |
| Boulder City · 1 program | ||
| PFC Nick Crombie Certified Nursing Assistant | 100 Veterans Memorial Dr. | (702) 332-6784 |
| Carson City · 1 program | ||
| Western Nevada College | 2201 West College Parkway | (775) 445-3000 |
| City not listed · 1 program | ||
| Perry Foundation Academy of Health | 2920 N. Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson (Also has Reno | (702) 413-7338 |
| Dayton · 1 program | ||
| Dayton High School | 335 Dayton Valley Rd. | (775) 246-6240 |
| Elko · 1 program | ||
| Elko High School | 987 College Ave | (775) 738-7281 |
| Fernley · 1 program | ||
| Fernley High School | 1300 Hwy 95 S. | (775) 575-3400 |
| Gardnerville · 1 program | ||
| Gardnerville Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1573 Muller Parkway | (775) 782-6620 |
| Mesquite · 1 program | ||
| Mesa View Regional Hospital | 1299 Bertha Howe Ave | (702) 346-8040 |
| Minden · 1 program | ||
| Sonder CNA Training | 2480 Precision Dr. | (775) 443-7955 |
| Silver Springs · 1 program | ||
| Silver Stage High School | 3755 W. Spruce Ave. | (775) 577-5071 |
Run one of these programs? Claim your listing to add your start dates and tuition.
Programs: Nevada 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 Nevada
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 Nevada, 2 of the 25 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 Nevada CNA Registry. How the Nevada registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in Nevada
- How many CNA classes are there in Nevada?
- Nevada's approved-program list names 25 CNA training programs in 13 cities, with the most in Las Vegas, Reno, Ely. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does Nevada require?
- Nevada requires 75 hours of training. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in Nevada?
- 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. 2 of the 25 approved programs in Nevada 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 Nevada is state-approved?
- Every program on this page comes from Nevada's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Nevada CNA Registry with questions.