CNA Classes in Portland, OR: 7 State-Approved Programs
Portland has 7 CNA training programs on Oregon's approved list. Oregon requires 105 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Portland area is $50,350 a year, about the same as the Oregon figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Portland
Each program below appears on Oregon's official approved list. 3 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 | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Training Institute LLC - Medication Aide | 12790 SE Stark St Ste 100, 97233 | Medication Aide | (503) 257-0117 |
| Caregiver Training Institute LLC - Nursing Assistant | 12790 SE Stark St Ste 100, 97233 | Nursing Assistant | (503) 257-0117 |
| Family Healthcare Services - Nursing Assistant | 1515 SE 122nd Ave Ste 1441b, 97233 | Nursing Assistant | — |
| Long - Term Careworks - Nursing Assistant | 525 NE Oregon St, 97232 | Nursing Assistant | — |
| Platinum Career Solutions - Nursing Assistant | 5850 SW Canby St, 97219 | Nursing Assistant | (971) 336-9685 |
| Portland Community College - Nursing Assistant | 12000 SW 49th Ave Unit 207, 97219 | Nursing Assistant | (503) 731-6640 |
| Zelina Health Solutions LLC - Nursing Assistant | 819 SE Morrison St Ste 350, 97209 | Nursing Assistant | (971) 253-0460 |
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 Portland
CMS lists 30 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Portland, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Portland.
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 Portland
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Portland
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 Portland
- How many CNA classes are in Portland, OR?
- Oregon's approved nurse aide training list names 7 CNA programs in Portland. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Portland?
- Typical CNA pay in the Portland area is $50,350 a year, or $24.21 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Oregon figure is $49,830.
- How long is CNA training in Portland?
- Programs in Portland 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 Portland?
- 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 30 nursing homes in Portland.