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CNA classes in Tennessee

28 CNA (certified nursing assistant) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

26 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 Federal rules require state-approved nurse aide programs for nursing homes to run at least 75 hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised hands-on practice. If a nursing home employs you or has offered you a job when you start, it can't charge you for the program.2

In Tennessee, 14 of the 28 programs take students without a high school diploma and 14 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

All 28 are the same kind of program: nursing assistant (CNA).

See the 28 programs

How much do CNA classes cost in Tennessee?

$600 to $1,399 is what most CNA programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 28 programs with a price. All of them: $444 to $2,500

In the typical program

Finished the program
87%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $24,000
Length
4 to 7 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Tennessee may also offer CNA classes. How these figures are made

Are there free CNA classes in Tennessee?

All 28 CNA programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

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28 programs

  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Career Academy

    Memphis

    No diploma needed

    Career Academy, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,350

    284 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at Career Academy
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,768
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $15
    Students counted
    1,242
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,350
    students trained with WIOA funding
    284
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nurse Assistant

    Nats, Inc.

    Nashville

    No diploma needed

    Nats, Inc., NashvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$32,400
    Price if you pay yourself$925

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    School 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $925
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    School website, Nurse Assistant at Nats, Inc.
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant Program

    University of Tennessee Chattanooga

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Tennessee Chattanooga, ChattanoogaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$6,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,260

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at University of Tennessee Chattanooga
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $6,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,260
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at University of Tennessee Chattanooga
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurses Assistant Training

    Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville

    Knoxville

    No diploma needed

    Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville, KnoxvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,400
    Price if you pay yourself$600

    70 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    70
    Program website, Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant

    Academy Of Allied Health

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Academy Of Allied Health, ChattanoogaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$25,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,750

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Academy Of Allied Health
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,750
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Academy Of Allied Health
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Aide

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville

    Knoxville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$21,100
    Price if you pay yourself$480

    20 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing Aide at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $480
    students trained with WIOA funding
    20
    School website, Nursing Aide at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    WSCC Morristown Campus

    Morristown

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    WSCC Morristown Campus, MorristownNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$17,400
    Price if you pay yourself$899

    21 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at WSCC Morristown Campus
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $17,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $899
    students trained with WIOA funding
    21
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant at WSCC Morristown Campus
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Professional Allied Health LLC

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Allied Health LLC, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,105

    48 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Professional Allied Health LLC
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,105
    students trained with WIOA funding
    48
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Professional Allied Health LLC
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc

    Knoxville

    No diploma needed

    Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc, KnoxvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$21,400
    Price if you pay yourself$798

    30 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $798
    students trained with WIOA funding
    30
    School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Compassionate Care Technical Center, Inc
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.

    sincere health care institute llc

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    sincere health care institute llc, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourself$1,399

    35 students trained with WIOA funding

    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,399
    students trained with WIOA funding
    35
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training Program

    The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,975

    67 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training Program at The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,975
    students trained with WIOA funding
    67
    Program website, Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training Program at The Allegiant Institute of Healthcare Solutions
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Assistant

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman

    Harriman

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Harriman, HarrimanNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,300
    Price if you pay yourself$486

    36 students trained with WIOA funding

    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $486
    students trained with WIOA funding
    36
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Geriatric Nurse Assistant (Cgna)

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill

    Huntsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Oneida Huntsvill, HuntsvilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,500
    Price if you pay yourself$444

    24 students trained with WIOA funding

    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $444
    students trained with WIOA funding
    24
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurse Assistant

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville

    Hartsville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville, HartsvilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,100
    Price if you pay yourself$465
    Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $465
    Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Hartsville
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant Program

    Nashville General Hospital At Meharry

    Nashville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nashville General Hospital At Meharry, NashvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,400
    Price if you pay yourself$880

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Nashville General Hospital At Meharry
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $880
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Nashville General Hospital At Meharry
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    The Healthcare Readiness Institute

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    The Healthcare Readiness Institute, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,700
    Price if you pay yourself$800
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at The Healthcare Readiness Institute
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $800
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at The Healthcare Readiness Institute
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Cleveland State Comm College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Cleveland State Comm College, ClevelandNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,000
    Price if you pay yourself$880
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Cleveland State Comm College
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $880
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Cleveland State Comm College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chattanooga State Community College, ChattanoogaNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,045
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Chattanooga State Community College
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,045
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Chattanooga State Community College
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Certified Nurses Assistant Training

    Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville

    Morristown

    No diploma needed

    Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville, MorristownNursing assistant (CNA)In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$600

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Certified Nurses Assistant Training at Goodwill Industries Of Knoxville
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridNo diploma needed

    Nursing Aide/Quality Specialist

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville

    Shelbyville

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville, ShelbyvilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,373
    Program website, Nursing Aide/Quality Specialist at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,373
    Program website, Nursing Aide/Quality Specialist at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Shelbyville
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nurse Assistant Training

    TCAT Upper Cumberland

    Crossville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TCAT Upper Cumberland, CrossvilleNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$446
    Program website, Nurse Assistant Training at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    More details about Nurse Assistant Training at TCAT Upper Cumberland
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $605
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $446
    Program website, Nurse Assistant Training at TCAT Upper Cumberland
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personNo diploma needed

    Nursing Assistant

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro

    Jacksboro

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro, JacksboroNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$514
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $514
    Program website, Nursing Assistant at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Jacksboro
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing Assistant

    Gateway Achievement, LLC

    Knoxville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gateway Achievement, LLC, KnoxvilleNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$750
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $750
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship

    Nashville General Hospital At Meharry

    Nashville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Nashville General Hospital At Meharry, NashvilleNursing assistant (CNA)In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$880
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship at Nashville General Hospital At Meharry
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $880
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship at Nashville General Hospital At Meharry
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    Elite Technical Training Center, Inc.

    Knoxville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Elite Technical Training Center, Inc., KnoxvilleNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,399
    Program 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,399
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant at Elite Technical Training Center, Inc.
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nurse Assistant

    University Of Memphis

    Memphis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Memphis, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,700
    Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant at University Of Memphis
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,700
    Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant at University Of Memphis
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Apprentice

    Professional Allied Health LLC

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Allied Health LLC, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,105
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Apprentice at Professional Allied Health LLC
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,105
    Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant Pre-Apprentice at Professional Allied Health LLC
  • Nursing assistant (CNA)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Certified Nursing Assistant

    William And Johnson Career College

    Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    William And Johnson Career College, MemphisNursing assistant (CNA)Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500

How to pay for CNA classes in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for CNA classes in Tennessee

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.78

GI Bill for CNA classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: CNA classes in Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $1,000
16 of 28
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
16th of 45
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
10 of 32
CNA programs here, against the typical state's 21
28 vs 21

State comparisons use the same figures as the CNA classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

CNA classes in Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville and other Tennessee cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Tennessee

How CNA classes compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Tennessee

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 WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here 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 the prices and results of Tennessee nursing assistant programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Tennessee

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 483.152, Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program
  3. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  4. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  5. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  6. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List