CNA Classes in Las Vegas, NV: 6 State-Approved Programs
Las Vegas has 6 CNA training programs on Nevada's approved list. Nevada requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Las Vegas area is $45,350 a year, about the same as the Nevada figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Las Vegas
Each program below appears on Nevada's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Where CNAs work in Las Vegas
CMS lists 30 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Las Vegas, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Las Vegas.
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 Las Vegas
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Las Vegas
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Nevada's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Nevada CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Nevada registry works.
CNA classes in other Nevada cities
- Reno (5)
- Ely (2)
- Yerington (2)
- Boulder City (1)
- Carson City (1)
- Dayton (1)
- Elko (1)
- Fernley (1)
- Gardnerville (1)
- Mesquite (1)
- Minden (1)
- Silver Springs (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Las Vegas
- How many CNA classes are in Las Vegas, NV?
- Nevada's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Las Vegas. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Las Vegas?
- Typical CNA pay in the Las Vegas area is $45,350 a year, or $21.81 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Nevada figure is $45,490.
- How long is CNA training in Las Vegas?
- Programs in Las Vegas follow Nevada's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Las Vegas?
- 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 30 nursing homes in Las Vegas.