CNA Classes in Reno, NV: 5 State-Approved Programs
Reno has 5 CNA training programs on Nevada's approved list. Nevada requires 75 hours of training. Typical CNA pay in the Reno area is $46,760 a year, 3% above the Nevada figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Reno
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 Reno
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Reno, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Reno.
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 Reno
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Reno
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
- Las Vegas (6)
- 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 Reno
- How many CNA classes are in Reno, NV?
- Nevada's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Reno. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Reno?
- Typical CNA pay in the Reno area is $46,760 a year, or $22.48 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Nevada figure is $45,490.
- How long is CNA training in Reno?
- Programs in Reno follow Nevada's requirement of 75 training hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Reno?
- 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 6 nursing homes in Reno.