How many CNA classes are in Richmond, VA?

Virginia's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Richmond. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How much do CNAs make in Richmond?

Typical CNA pay in the Richmond area is $42,720 a year, or $20.54 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Virginia figure is $43,200.

How long is CNA training in Richmond?

Programs in Richmond follow Virginia's requirement of 140 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.

CNA Classes in Richmond, VA: 3 State-Approved Programs

Richmond has 3 CNA training programs on Virginia's approved list. Virginia requires 140 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Richmond area is $42,720 a year, about the same as the Virginia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Richmond

140 hrs

Training Virginia requires

$42,720

Typical CNA pay, Richmond area

Nursing homes in Richmond

CNA programs in Richmond

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

State-approved CNA programs in Richmond
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Community College Workforce Alliance Nursing Assistant Program Current Active	700 East Jackson Street, 23219	College	(804) 523-5344
Fresh Start Healthcare, LLC - Richmond Current Active	8568 Sanford Drive, 23228	Other	(804) 539-3809
Richmond Technical Center Current Active	2020 Westwood Avenue, 23230	Public School	(804) 780-6237

Programs: Virginia 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 Richmond

CMS lists 19 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Richmond, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Richmond.

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 Richmond

$42,720

Richmond area · $20.54 an hour

$43,200

Virginia

$42,260

United States

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

After training: exam and registry

Graduates take Virginia's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Virginia Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Virginia registry works.

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Questions about CNA classes in Richmond

How many CNA classes are in Richmond, VA?: Virginia's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Richmond. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How much do CNAs make in Richmond?: Typical CNA pay in the Richmond area is $42,720 a year, or $20.54 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Virginia figure is $43,200.
How long is CNA training in Richmond?: Programs in Richmond follow Virginia's requirement of 140 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
Can I get free CNA training in Richmond?: 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 19 nursing homes in Richmond.