CNA Classes in Vermont: 34 State-Approved Programs
Vermont's approved nurse aide training list names 34 CNA programs in 21 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. Vermont requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Vermont is $47,130 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cities with the most CNA programs
Rutland (7), Bridport (4), St. Albans (3) have the most approved programs in Vermont. 3 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.
| City | Programs | Typical CNA pay | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland | 7 | — | 3 |
| Bridport | 4 | — | 0 |
| St. Albans | 3 | — | 2 |
| Burlington | 2 | $48,190 | 3 |
| Springfield | 2 | — | 1 |
| Barre | 1 | — | 3 |
| Barton | 1 | — | 1 |
| Brattleboro | 1 | — | 2 |
| Essex Junction | 1 | — | 0 |
| Ludlow | 1 | — | 1 |
| Lyndon Center | 1 | — | 0 |
| Lyndonville | 1 | — | 1 |
| Middlebury | 1 | — | 1 |
| Morrisville | 1 | — | 1 |
| Newport | 1 | — | 1 |
Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.
All 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.
34 of 34 programs shown
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland · 7 programs | ||
| Genesis Eldercare/Mtn. View Center | 05701 | (802) 775-0007 |
| Rutland Health and Rehab Center | 46 Nichols St., 05701 | (802) 775-2941 |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | 160 Allen Street, 05701 | (802) 747-3774 |
| Stafford Technical Center (Adult) | 8 Stratton Road, 05701 | (802) 770-1033 |
| Stafford Technical Center (Day) | 8 Stratton Road, 05701 | (802) 770-1044 |
| The Meadows | 240 Gables Place, 05701 | (802) 775-3300 |
| The Pines at Rutland | 99 Allen Street, 05701 | (802) 775-2331 |
| Bridport · 4 programs | ||
| Vermont Med Ed – Cathedral Square | PO Box 165, 05734 | (802) 349-8635 |
| Vermont Med Ed- Helen Porter | PO Box 165, 05734 | (802) 349-8635 |
| Vermont Med Ed- The Residence at | PO Box 165, 05743 | (802) 349-8635 |
| Vermont Med Ed- Wake Robin | PO Box 165, 05734 | (802) 349-8635 |
| St. Albans · 3 programs | ||
| Franklin County Rehab | 05478 | (802) 752-1600 |
| Northwest Technical Center (Adult) | 71 South Main St., 05478 | (802) 527-6405 |
| Northwest Technical Center (Day) | 71 South Main St., 05478 | (802) 527-6517 |
| Burlington · 2 programs | ||
| Birchwood Terrace | 43 Starr Farm Rd., 05408 | (802) 863-6384 |
| University of Vermont Medical Center | 111 Colchester Ave, 05401 | (802) 847-0195 |
| Springfield · 2 programs | ||
| River Valley Technical Center (Day) | 307 South St., 05156 | (802) 885-8300 |
| River Valley Technical Ctr. (Adult) | 307 South St., 05156 | (802) 885-8300 |
| Barre · 1 program | ||
| Central Vermont Career Center | 05641 | (802) 476-6237 |
| Barton · 1 program | ||
| Maple Lane and Retirement Homes | 05822 | (802) 754-8575 |
| Brattleboro · 1 program | ||
| Pine Heights | 187 Oak Grove Avenue, 05301 | (802) 257-0307 |
| Essex Junction · 1 program | ||
| Center for Technology, Essex | 3 Educational Drive, 05452 | (802) 878-5559 |
| Ludlow · 1 program | ||
| Gill Odd Fellows Home | 05149 | (802) 228-6860 |
| Lyndon Center · 1 program | ||
| Lyndon Institute Technical Ed (Day) | 05850 | (802) 626-6152 |
| Lyndonville · 1 program | ||
| The Pines Rehabilitation and Health | 601 Red Village Road, 05851 | (802) 626-3361 |
| Middlebury · 1 program | ||
| Helen Porter | 30 Porter Drive, 05753 | (802) 388-4001 |
| Morrisville · 1 program | ||
| Copley Health Systems | 528 Washington Highway, 05661 | (802) 888-8152 |
| Newport · 1 program | ||
| North Country Career Center (Day) | 05855 | (802) 334-5469 |
| Northfield · 1 program | ||
| Mayo Health Care | 05060 | (802) 485-3161 |
| Randolph · 1 program | ||
| Randolph Technical Career Ctr. (Day) | 17 Forest Street, 05060 | (802) 728-9595 |
| St. Johnsbury · 1 program | ||
| St. Johnsbury Academy Adult ED | 2378 Old State Road, 05819 | (802) 748-7738 |
| Vergennes · 1 program | ||
| Vermont Med Ed- | PO Box 61, 05491 | (802) 349-8635 |
| Vernon · 1 program | ||
| Vernon Green | Facility address: 61 Greenway Drive, 05354 | (802) 254-6041 |
| Windsor · 1 program | ||
| Cedar Hill | 49 Cedar Hill Drive, 05089 | (802) 674-6609 |
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Programs: Vermont 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.
Free CNA training in Vermont
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. In Vermont, 4 of the 34 approved programs are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the Vermont Nurse Aide Registry. How the Vermont registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in Vermont
- How many CNA classes are there in Vermont?
- Vermont's approved-program list names 34 CNA training programs in 21 cities, with the most in Rutland, Bridport, St. Albans. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does Vermont require?
- Vermont requires 75 hours of training, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in Vermont?
- 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. 4 of the 34 approved programs in Vermont are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
- 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. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Vermont Nurse Aide Registry with questions.