CNA Classes in Gresham, OR: 3 State-Approved Programs
Gresham has 3 CNA training programs on Oregon's approved list. Oregon requires 105 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Oregon is $49,830 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Gresham
Each program below appears on Oregon'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 | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Hood Community College - Nursing Assistant | 26000 SE Stark St, 97030 | Nursing Assistant | — |
| Sapphire Health Services - Medication Aide | 400 NE 7th St, 97030 | Medication Aide | (503) 960-1424 |
| Sapphire Health Services - Nursing Assistant | 400 NE 7th St, 97030 | Nursing Assistant | — |
Programs: Oregon 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 Gresham
CMS lists 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gresham, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Gresham.
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 Gresham
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Oregon's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Oregon CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Oregon registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Gresham
- How many CNA classes are in Gresham, OR?
- Oregon's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Gresham. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Gresham?
- Programs in Gresham follow Oregon's requirement of 105 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Gresham?
- 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 4 nursing homes in Gresham.