CNA Classes in Stafford, VA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Stafford has 3 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.
CNA programs in Stafford
Each program below appears on Virginia's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germanna Community College - Stafford County Center Current Active | Kevin Dillard Health Sciences Center25 Center Street, 22556 | College | (540) 423-1983 |
| Stafford County Public Schools - Brooke Point High School Current Active | 1700 Courthouse Road, 22554 | Public School | (540) 658-6150 |
| Wellness Nursing Institute Current Active | 3619 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Unit 139, 22554 | Other | (571) 214-7097 |
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 Stafford
CMS lists no certified nursing home with a Stafford address. Nursing homes across Virginia show staffing and turnover by city.
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 Stafford
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.
CNA classes in other Virginia cities
- Alexandria (6)
- Hampton (5)
- Manassas (5)
- Charlottesville (4)
- Harrisonburg (4)
- Newport News (4)
- Salem (4)
- Woodbridge (4)
- Danville (3)
- Dublin (3)
- Fredericksburg (3)
- Grundy (3)
Questions about CNA classes in Stafford
- How many CNA classes are in Stafford, VA?
- Virginia's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Stafford. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Stafford?
- Programs in Stafford 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 Stafford?
- 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.