CNA Classes in Parma, OH: 5 State-Approved Programs
Parma has 5 CNA training programs on Ohio's approved list. Ohio requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Ohio is $39,010 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Parma
Each program below appears on Ohio's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| LEGACY STNA PROGRAM | 12380 PLAZA DR, 44130 | (216) 898-8399 |
| OLD BROOK HIGH SCHOOL PARMA CAMPUS | 8555 DAY DR, 44129 | (216) 236-3208 |
| PARMA CITY SCHOOLS/NORMANDY HIGH SC | 2500 WEST PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, 44134 | (440) 885-8369 |
| SCR HEALTHCARE ACADEMY LLC | 5700 PEARL RD, 44129 | (440) 340-5012 |
| TENDER NURTURING TOUCH HEALTHCARE I | 6789 RIDGE RD, 44129 | (216) 512-4790 |
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 Parma
CMS lists 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Parma, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Parma.
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 Parma
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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)
- Akron (6)
- Canton (6)
- Middletown (6)
- Perrysburg (6)
Questions about CNA classes in Parma
- How many CNA classes are in Parma, OH?
- Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Parma. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Parma?
- Programs in Parma 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 Parma?
- 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 Parma.