CNA classes in Tennessee
31 CNA programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
28 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Tennessee has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry.1 In Tennessee, 13 of the 31 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 13 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 31 programsHow much do CNA classes cost in Tennessee?
$774 to $1,555
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 31 programs with a price: $444 to $13,542
- Finished the program
- 86%
- Working 6 months later
- 82%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $23,200
- Length
- 5 to 12 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
CNA classes in Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville and other Tennessee cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
All 31 CNA programs in Tennessee approved for funding
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31 programs
Nurse Assistant
Nats, Inc., Nashville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$32,400Price if you pay yourself$925School website, Nurse Assistant at Nats, Inc.More details about Nurse Assistant at Nats, Inc.
- Finished
- 85%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,094
- Length
- 4 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $50
- Students counted
- 528
- a year, estimated
- $32,400
- price
- $925
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Chattanooga
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$6,300Price if you pay yourself$1,260Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at University of Tennessee ChattanoogaMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant Program at University of Tennessee Chattanooga
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 7%
- Earned in a quarter
- $1,572
- Length
- 5 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $240
- Students counted
- 361
- a year, estimated
- $6,300
- price
- $1,260
Certified Nurses Assistant Training
Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville, Knoxville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,400Price if you pay yourself$600Program website, Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of KnoxvilleMore details about Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,598
- Length
- 7 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $206
- Students counted
- 265
- a year, estimated
- $22,400
- price
- $600
Nursing Assistant
Academy Of Allied Health, Chattanooga
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,300Price if you pay yourself$1,750Program website, Nursing Assistant at Academy Of Allied HealthMore details about Nursing Assistant at Academy Of Allied Health
- Finished
- 76%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,333
- Length
- 6 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 203
- a year, estimated
- $25,300
- price
- $1,750
Nursing Aide
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, Knoxville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,100Price if you pay yourself$480School website, Nursing Aide at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At KnoxvilleMore details about Nursing Aide at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,282
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $288
- Students counted
- 187
- a year, estimated
- $21,100
- price
- $480
Certified Nursing Assistant
WSCC Morristown Campus, Morristown
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,400Price if you pay yourself$899School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at WSCC Morristown CampusMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at WSCC Morristown Campus
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 31%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,340
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,010
- Students counted
- 146
- a year, estimated
- $17,400
- price
- $899
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Allied Health LLC, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,300Price if you pay yourself$2,105Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Professional Allied Health LLCMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Professional Allied Health LLC
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,074
- Length
- 5 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $895
- Students counted
- 146
- a year, estimated
- $24,300
- price
- $2,105
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc, Knoxville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$21,400Price if you pay yourself$798School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Compassionate Care Technical Center, IncMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
- Finished
- 82%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,349
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $395
- Students counted
- 142
- a year, estimated
- $21,400
- price
- $798
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
sincere health care institute llc, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,200Price if you pay yourself$1,399More details about Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. at sincere health care institute llc
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,292
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $801
- Students counted
- 94
- a year, estimated
- $21,200
- price
- $1,399
Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training Program
The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,100Price if you pay yourself$1,975Program website, Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training Program at The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare SolutionsMore details about Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training Program at The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,780
- Length
- 7 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $395
- Students counted
- 82
- a year, estimated
- $27,100
- price
- $1,975
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman, Harriman
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$20,300Price if you pay yourself$486More details about Certified Nurse Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,070
- Length
- 10 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $742
- Students counted
- 65
- a year, estimated
- $20,300
- price
- $486
Certified Geriatric Nurse Assistant (Cgna)
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill, Huntsville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,500Price if you pay yourself$444More details about Certified Geriatric Nurse Assistant (Cgna) at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 79%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,613
- Length
- 10 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $503
- Students counted
- 62
- a year, estimated
- $18,500
- price
- $444
Certified Nurse Assistant
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville, Hartsville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,100Price if you pay yourself$465Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At HartsvilleMore details about Certified Nurse Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 95%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,782
- Length
- 6 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $235
- Students counted
- 49
- a year, estimated
- $27,100
- price
- $465
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Nashville General Hospital At Meharry, Nashville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,400Price if you pay yourself$880Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Nashville General Hospital At MeharryMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Nashville General Hospital At Meharry
- Finished
- 97%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,596
- Length
- 12 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 47
- a year, estimated
- $30,400
- price
- $880
Patient Care Technician
Remington College's Nashville Campus, Nashville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,395More details about Patient Care Technician at Remington College's Nashville Campus
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 46
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $7,395
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Healthcare Readiness Institute, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,700Price if you pay yourself$800Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at The Healthcare Readiness InstituteMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at The Healthcare Readiness Institute
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,675
- Length
- 5 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 45
- a year, estimated
- $34,700
- price
- $800
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cleveland State Comm College, Cleveland
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,000Price if you pay yourself$880Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Cleveland State Comm CollegeMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Cleveland State Comm College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 32%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,009
- Length
- 4 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $525
- Students counted
- 33
- a year, estimated
- $24,000
- price
- $880
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,045Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Chattanooga State Community CollegeMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Chattanooga State Community College
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $450
- Students counted
- 24
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,045
Certified Nurses Assistant Training
Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville, Morristown
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$600Program website, Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of KnoxvilleMore details about Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville
- Finished
- 50%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $206
- Students counted
- 14
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $600
Nursing Aide/Quality Specialist
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville, Shelbyville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,373Program website, Nursing Aide/Quality Specialist at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At ShelbyvilleMore details about Nursing Aide/Quality Specialist at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 30 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $401
- Students counted
- 10
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,373
Nursing Assistant
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro, Jacksboro
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$514Program website, Nursing Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At JacksboroMore details about Nursing Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $925
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $514
Nursing Assistant
Gateway Achievement, LLC, Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$750More details about Nursing Assistant at Gateway Achievement, LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $425
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $750
Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship
Nashville General Hospital At Meharry, Nashville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$880Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship at Nashville General Hospital At MeharryMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship at Nashville General Hospital At Meharry
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $880
Patient Care Technician - Online, Self-Paced - Exam Included
Nashville State Community College, Online, based in Nashville, TN
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$899Program website, Patient Care Technician - Online, Self-Paced - Exam Included at Nashville State Community CollegeMore details about Patient Care Technician - Online, Self-Paced - Exam Included at Nashville State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $290
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $899
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Technical Training Center, Inc., Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,399Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Elite Technical Training Center, Inc.More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Elite Technical Training Center, Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 3 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,399
Patient Care Technician
Roane State Community College, Harriman
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,410School website, Patient Care Technician at Roane State Community CollegeMore details about Patient Care Technician at Roane State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $112
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,410
Patient Care Technician with IV Therapy (Intravenous) supplement
Roane State Community College, Harriman
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,410Program website, Patient Care Technician with IV Therapy (Intravenous) supplement at Roane State Community CollegeMore details about Patient Care Technician with IV Therapy (Intravenous) supplement at Roane State Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 45 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $472
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,410
Certified Nurse Assistant
University Of Memphis, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,700Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant at University Of MemphisMore details about Certified Nurse Assistant at University Of Memphis
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $265
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,700
Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Apprentice
Professional Allied Health LLC, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,105Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Apprentice at Professional Allied Health LLCMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Apprentice at Professional Allied Health LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 49 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $895
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,105
Certified Nursing Assistant
William And Johnson Career College, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,500More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at William And Johnson Career College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $383
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,500
Patient Care Technician
Health Tech Institute Of Memphis, Memphis
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,542School website, Patient Care Technician at Health Tech Institute Of MemphisMore details about Patient Care Technician at Health Tech Institute Of Memphis
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 38 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,289
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $13,542
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How to pay for CNA classes in Tennessee
Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Tennessee
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for CNA classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for CNA classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Where the Tennessee nursing assistant program numbers come from
Which Tennessee nursing assistant programs are on this list?
These are the nursing assistant programs Tennessee approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Tennessee offers.
How Tennessee nursing assistant program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some nursing assistant programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Tennessee
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs