How many CNA classes are in Columbus, OH?

Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 27 CNA programs in Columbus. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Columbus?

Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $42,970 a year, or $20.66 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Ohio figure is $39,010.

How long is CNA training in Columbus?

Programs in Columbus follow Ohio's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Columbus, OH: 27 State-Approved Programs

Columbus has 27 CNA training programs on Ohio's approved list. Ohio requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $42,970 a year, 10% above the Ohio figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Columbus

75 hrs

Training Ohio requires

$42,970

Typical CNA pay, Columbus area

Nursing homes in Columbus

CNA programs in Columbus

Each program below appears on Ohio's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.

State-approved CNA programs in Columbus
Program	Address	Phone
ALIA HEALTHCARE	2800 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DRIVE, SUITE 410, 43231	(614) 847-3617
ALIA HEALTHCARE	2800 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DRIVE, SUITE 410, 43231	(614) 847-3617
ALIA HEALTHCARE	2800 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DRIVE, 43231	(614) 847-3617
ALIA HEALTHCARE SERVICES	2800 CORPORATE EXCHANGE DRIVE, SUITE 410, 43231	(614) 847-3617
ALLURE HEALTH SERVICES LLC	733 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD STE 105, 43229	(380) 219-3090
BEYOND HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION, LL	5340 EAST MAIN STREET, #204, 43213	(614) 446-2947
BUCKEYE HEALTH AGENCY, LLC	6040 CLEVELAND AVE, 43231	(614) 899-2478
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	550 E. SPRING ST., UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	550 E. SPRING ST., UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	550 E. SPRING ST., UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	550 E SPRING STREET, UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	55O E SPRING STREET, UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	550 E. SPRING ST., UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE	550 E. SPRING ST., UNION HALL, ROOM 508, 43215	(614) 287-2121
FIRST STICK PHLEBOTOMY	700 BRYDEN RD, 43215	(614) 975-4760
FORT HAYES METRO ED CTR/COLS	546 JACK GIBBS BOULEVARD, 43215	(614) 365-6000
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE	1391 OAKLAND PARK AVE, 43224	(424) 361-4002
HEART MEDICAL TRAINING	5230 WESTERVILLE ROAD, #2, 43231	(740) 649-6776
HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS HI	3592 CORPORATE DR, 43231	(614) 846-7616
JAG HEALTHCARE SCIOTO	740 CANONBY PLACE, 43223	(614) 224-5738
KELTEL MINDFUL HEALTH SERVICES	5900 ROCHE DRIVE #614, 43229	(614) 632-2839
NCUS TEC, COLUMBUS	899 EAST BROAD ST, 43205	(614) 857-1811
NUTUREPATH HEALTH CARE SERVICES	1395 EAST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD, 43229	(614) 493-9338
PREMIER CHOICE HEALTH SERVICES	1901 EAST DUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD, 43229	(614) 896-6420
QUALITY CARE ACADEMY & STAFFING	2323 LAKE CLUB DR, 43232	(614) 992-8095
REGENESIS PLUS	415 EAST MOUND STREET, 43215	(614) 849-0060
VIP MEDICAL ACADEMY	3443 AGLER RD, 43219	(614) 674-6147

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 Columbus

CMS lists 31 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Columbus.

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 Columbus

$42,970

Columbus area · $20.66 an hour

$39,010

Ohio

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Columbus

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.

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Questions about CNA classes in Columbus

How many CNA classes are in Columbus, OH?: Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 27 CNA programs in Columbus. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Columbus?: Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $42,970 a year, or $20.66 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Ohio figure is $39,010.
How long is CNA training in Columbus?: Programs in Columbus 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 Columbus?: 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 31 nursing homes in Columbus.