How many CNA classes are in Salem, VA?

Virginia's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Salem. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.

How long is CNA training in Salem?

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

CNA Classes in Salem, VA: 4 State-Approved Programs

Salem has 4 CNA training programs on Virginia's approved list. Virginia requires 140 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Virginia is $43,200 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Approved programs in Salem

140 hrs

Training Virginia requires

$43,200

Typical CNA pay, Virginia

Nursing homes in Salem

CNA programs in Salem

Each program below appears on Virginia'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.

State-approved CNA programs in Salem
Program	Address	Type	Phone
Angels in Disguise Healthcare Education Current Active	1945 Roanoke Blvd, 24153	Other	(540) 493-6220
Fast Track Health Care Education - Salem Current Active	1792 Apperson Drive, 24153	Other	(540) 981-9111
Roanoke County Public Schools Current Active	1760 Roanoke Boulevard, 24153	Public School	(540) 857-5000
Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center Current Active	1945 Roanoke Boulevard, 24153	Facility	(540) 345-3894

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 Salem

CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Salem, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Salem.

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 Salem

$43,200

Virginia

$42,260

United States

BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants

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 Salem

How many CNA classes are in Salem, VA?: Virginia's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Salem. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
How long is CNA training in Salem?: Programs in Salem 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 Salem?: 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 3 nursing homes in Salem.