CNA Classes in Akron, OH: 6 State-Approved Programs
Akron has 6 CNA training programs on Ohio's approved list. Ohio requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Akron area is $39,250 a year, about the same as the Ohio figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Akron
Each program below appears on Ohio'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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & E NURSING SKILLS-NURSE AIDE TRA | 2040 EAST MARKET ST, 44312 | (216) 273-6299 |
| MED-CERT | 733 WEST MARKET STREET, # 101, 44303 | (440) 786-2378 |
| PEBBLE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER | 670 JARVIS RD, 44319 | (330) 645-0200 |
| STARK STATE COLLEGE - AKRON | 360 PERKINS STREET, 44308 | (330) 634-6184 |
| TOWPATH TRAIL | 1016 CANTON ROAD, 44312 | (330) 234-2724 |
| TOWPATH TRAIL HIGH- MAIN CAMPUS | 275 W MARKET ST, 44303 | (234) 542-0102 |
Programs: Ohio Department of Health NATCEP (official 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 Akron
CMS lists 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Akron, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Akron.
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 Akron
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Akron
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Ohio's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Ohio registry works.
CNA classes in other Ohio cities
- Cincinnati (34)
- Columbus (27)
- Cleveland (26)
- Dayton (13)
- North Canton (11)
- Lima (8)
- Marion (8)
- Springfield (8)
- Canton (6)
- Middletown (6)
- Perrysburg (6)
- Toledo (6)
Questions about CNA classes in Akron
- How many CNA classes are in Akron, OH?
- Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Akron. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Akron?
- Typical CNA pay in the Akron area is $39,250 a year, or $18.87 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Ohio figure is $39,010.
- How long is CNA training in Akron?
- Programs in Akron follow Ohio's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Akron?
- 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 12 nursing homes in Akron.