CNA Training in Ohio

Complete CNA certification training in 3 months to become a licensed nursing assistant

Becoming a CNA can be a great step into employment in the health care field. It is a great way to start working and making money without making the huge commitment of time and resources that becoming a registered nurse can require. You can find out if you enjoy working in the medical field without using 4 years of your life getting training for a career that you might not be suited for.

How Can I Find CNA Training Programs Near Me?

Browse our list of Ohio schools that offer CNA training courses to become a certified nursing assistant. Nurse aide programs are usually offered at community colleges, junior colleges, trade schools and technical/vocational schools. Our directory includes as many CNA programs as possible, but is not complete as there may be additional CNA programs that are not listed here. Many long-term care facilities offer CNA training to current employees and trainees. In many cases these programs are not widely advertised, but can be discovered by contacting the facilities directly. Use our custom school search tool to identify CNA training programs near you with open enrollment.

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How Much Can You Make as a CNA in Ohio?

CNAs are in high demand in Ohio because there are fewer candidates available for the required number of job openings. The job market is extremely tough overall, but this is one sector where the job market is actually growing during this tough economic time. CNAs are mostly likely to find jobs in nursing homes or as home health care professionals. They usually find work in long-term health care situations. Certified Nursing Assistants usually make around $28,000 per year, which is a pretty sizable sum considering the amount of training that is required to get a position in that field. This salary amount is above the national salary average.

How to Become a CNA in Ohio

After you complete the 75 hours of training you will have to take a state test to determine if the information that has been learned in the education course has been mastered. The test is two-parts. The first part can be taken as a written exam or taken orally if you are more comfortable taking the test in that manner. The second part tests your skills by making you demonstrate 5 hands-on clinical procedures in front of the test givers. The test costs $96 to take. You must also renew your license every two years with the state. Those who have become CNAs must work at least 8 hours in the field every two years to be eligible for license renewal.

Can I Transfer My CNA License to Ohio?

If you are a certified nursing assistant from another state and have just moved to Ohio you can apply to the Nursing Aide Registry in Ohio for what is called “reciprocity”. As long as you can provide verification that you completed a state approved CNA certification program, are currently certified in another state, and have worked as a CNA recently. You would not need to take the Ohio exam or training if you are granted reciprocity. CNA licenses usually need to be renewed every two years.

How Much Does CNA Training Cost? How Long Does it Take?

The Ohio Department of Health oversees all of the training and education programs for CNA certification. The training follows guidelines set forth by the state and guidelines that are established on a national level. The national requirements for CNA training are that each student spend a total of 75 hours in training before they challenge the certification exam. At least 16 of these hours need to be completed in a classroom setting and another 16 need to be completed in a clinical setting for more hands on training.

CNA Classes in Ohio (OH)

Ohio CNA Certification Requirements

– complete state approved CNA training program
– pass both parts of competency evaluation (written & skills)
– pass competency test within 24 months of completion of training

Ohio CNA Resources

Ohio Board of Nursing
Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
Nurse Aide Employment Outlook 2010-2011
National Association of Health Care Assistants
National Network of Career Nursing Assistants