CNA Classes in Vermont: 34 State-Approved Programs
Vermont approves 34 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026. The most are in Rutland (7), Bridport (4), St. Albans (3). About 12 run at colleges, technical schools, and adult-education programs, and about 4 at nursing facilities and care centers, where training is often free for employees under federal rules.
Vermont requires 75 training hours (16 clinical), the federal minimum, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in Vermont earns $47,130 a year ($22.66 an hour), 12% above the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).
CNA classes in Vermont at a glance
- •34 approved programs on the official state list, across 21 cities.
- •Required training: 75 hours, 16 of them clinical.
- •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c); 4 programs here run at facilities.
- •Typical pay once certified: $47,130 a year in Vermont.
- •After the exam, certification is listed on the Vermont Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Vermont
Every program below appears on Vermont's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
Showing 34 of 34 state-approved CNA programs in Vermont.
Rutland 7 programs
Genesis Eldercare/Mtn. View Center
Rutland, 05701
(802) 775-0007
Rutland Health and Rehab Centernursing facility
46 Nichols St., Rutland, 05701
(802) 775-2941
Rutland Regional Medical Center
160 Allen Street, Rutland, 05701
(802) 747-3774
Stafford Technical Center (Adult)
8 Stratton Road, Rutland, 05701
(802) 770-1033
Stafford Technical Center (Day)
8 Stratton Road, Rutland, 05701
(802) 770-1044
The Meadows
240 Gables Place, Rutland, 05701
(802) 775-3300
The Pines at Rutland
99 Allen Street, Rutland, 05701
(802) 775-2331
Bridport 4 programs
Vermont Med Ed – Cathedral Square
PO Box 165, Bridport, 05734
(802) 349-8635
Vermont Med Ed- Helen Porter
PO Box 165, Bridport, 05734
(802) 349-8635
Vermont Med Ed- The Residence at
PO Box 165, Bridport, 05743
(802) 349-8635
Vermont Med Ed- Wake Robin
PO Box 165, Bridport, 05734
(802) 349-8635
St. Albans 3 programs
Franklin County Rehabnursing facility
St. Albans, 05478
(802) 752-1600
Northwest Technical Center (Adult)
71 South Main St., St. Albans, 05478
(802) 527-6405
Northwest Technical Center (Day)
71 South Main St., St. Albans, 05478
(802) 527-6517
Burlington 2 programs
Birchwood Terrace
43 Starr Farm Rd., Burlington, 05408
(802) 863-6384
University of Vermont Medical Center
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, 05401
(802) 847-0195
Springfield 2 programs
River Valley Technical Center (Day)
307 South St., Springfield, 05156
(802) 885-8300
River Valley Technical Ctr. (Adult)
307 South St., Springfield, 05156
(802) 885-8300
Barre 1 program
Central Vermont Career Center
Barre, 05641
(802) 476-6237
Barton 1 program
Maple Lane and Retirement Homes
Barton, 05822
(802) 754-8575
Brattleboro 1 program
Pine Heights
187 Oak Grove Avenue, Brattleboro, 05301
(802) 257-0307
Essex Junction 1 program
Center for Technology, Essex
3 Educational Drive, Essex Junction, 05452
(802) 878-5559
Ludlow 1 program
Gill Odd Fellows Homenursing facility
Ludlow, 05149
(802) 228-6860
Lyndon Center 1 program
Lyndon Institute Technical Ed (Day)
Lyndon Center, 05850
(802) 626-6152
Lyndonville 1 program
The Pines Rehabilitation and Healthnursing facility
601 Red Village Road, Lyndonville, 05851
(802) 626-3361
Middlebury 1 program
Helen Porter
30 Porter Drive, Middlebury, 05753
(802) 388-4001
Morrisville 1 program
Copley Health Systems
528 Washington Highway, Morrisville, 05661
(802) 888-8152
Newport 1 program
North Country Career Center (Day)
Newport, 05855
(802) 334-5469
Northfield 1 program
Mayo Health Care
Northfield, 05060
(802) 485-3161
Randolph 1 program
Randolph Technical Career Ctr. (Day)
17 Forest Street, Randolph, 05060
(802) 728-9595
St. Johnsbury 1 program
St. Johnsbury Academy Adult ED
2378 Old State Road, St. Johnsbury, 05819
(802) 748-7738
Vergennes 1 program
Vermont Med Ed-
PO Box 61, Vergennes, 05491
(802) 349-8635
Vernon 1 program
Vernon Green
Facility address: 61 Greenway Drive, Vernon, 05354
(802) 254-6041
Windsor 1 program
Cedar Hill
49 Cedar Hill Drive, Windsor, 05089
(802) 674-6609
Source: Vermont approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 34 programs.
Where the Programs Are
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNA classes are there in Vermont?
Vermont's official approved-program list names 34 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Rutland, Bridport, St. Albans. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How long is CNA training in Vermont?
Vermont requires 75 total training hours, including 16 clinical hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 4 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.
Are there free CNA classes in Vermont?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. 4 of the 34 approved programs in Vermont run at nursing facilities or care centers, which are the usual source of free or paid-while-training tracks.
How do I check that a CNA program in Vermont is state-approved?
Every program on this page comes from Vermont's official approved list. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the Vermont Nurse Aide Registry if you are unsure.
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About this list
Programs are mirrored from Vermont's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.