State terminology: Certified nurse assistant (CNA). Idaho DHW also calls the registry the “Certified Nurse Aide Registry” on the same page. Idaho nurse assistant registry ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Program directory checked November 4, 2026. Partial directory review.
Directory overview
6 programs are listed in the reviewed partial directory for Idaho. Before enrolling, confirm current approval for the exact training site with the state. Ask the program about total cost, schedule and clinical placement.
Idaho DHW lists six CNA training schools with cities and phone numbers. Full school names and program links were checked against the schools’ own pages. DHW does not publish a separate approval-status field for each listing or identify every campus. These entries are labeled Listed; confirm approval for your exact program and campus with DHW.
CNA training programs in Idaho
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho Nurse Aide Program. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.
This page uses status labels other than Approved. The label “Listed” does not indicate full approval. Confirm the current status with the state before enrolling.
| Program | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| College of Eastern Idaho, Workforce & Continuing EducationIdaho DHW CNA training-school listingListed | Idaho Falls | (208) 535-5345 |
| College of Southern IdahoIdaho DHW CNA training-school listingListed | Twin Falls | (208) 732-6701 |
| College of Western IdahoIdaho DHW CNA training-school listingListed | Nampa | (208) 562-3000 |
| Idaho State UniversityIdaho DHW CNA training-school listingListed | Pocatello | (208) 282-3372 |
| Lewis-Clark State CollegeIdaho DHW CNA training-school listingListed | Lewiston | (208) 792-2388 |
| North Idaho College, Workforce Training CenterIdaho DHW CNA training-school listingListed | Post Falls | (208) 769-3333 |
A dash or missing field means the directory we reviewed did not publish that detail. 6 of 6 entries have no address. Confirm it with the program or the state agency.
How does CNA training work in Idaho?
- Idaho’s NATCEP course is 120 hours: 80 classroom and 40 hands-on clinical hours.
- The agency links Prometric for nurse-aide testing and registry verification. The examination includes written and skills components.
Read the full Idaho training guide →
How should you verify a program before enrolling?
- Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
- Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
- Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
- Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
- Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.
What if a program is not on this list?
A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.
How much does CNA training cost in Idaho?
This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.
We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.
Where does this list come from?
Idaho CNA training schools listed by the registry ↗ · Checked November 4, 2026.
Publisher: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Idaho Nurse Aide Program.