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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.