CNA Classes in Van Wert, OH: 3 State-Approved Programs
Van Wert has 3 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 Van Wert
Each program below appears on Ohio's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VANCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER | 10357 VAN WERT-DECATUR ROAD, 45891 | (419) 203-9554 |
| VANTAGE CAREER CENTER ADULT | 818 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, 45891 | (419) 238-5411 |
| VANTAGE CAREER CENTER SECONDARY | 818 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, 45891 | (419) 238-5411 |
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 Van Wert
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Van Wert, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Van Wert.
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 Van Wert
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
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- 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 Van Wert
- How many CNA classes are in Van Wert, OH?
- Ohio's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Van Wert. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Van Wert?
- Programs in Van Wert 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 Van Wert?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Van Wert.