Kentucky CNA Training Programs

State terminology: State registered nurse aide (SRNA). Kentucky SRNA reciprocity ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.

Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Official directory reviewed.

KCTCS coordinates the statewide Medicaid nurse aide training program through its colleges. Confirm current program approval, cost, schedule, clinical placement and local training details with the college coordinator.

CNA training programs in Kentucky

Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.

A dash or missing field means the directory we reviewed did not publish that detail. 16 of 16 entries have no address; 16 of 16 entries have no city, county or region. Confirm it with the program or the state agency.

How does CNA training work in Kentucky?

• Kentucky’s Medicaid nurse aide training program requires at least 75 clock hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training.
• The competency evaluation has a timed, 75-question multiple-choice written test, and you need at least 70% to pass. You must also correctly demonstrate at least five skills for an examiner. KCTCS runs Kentucky's Medicaid nurse aide training and testing program.

Read the full Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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?

Kentucky KCTCS Medicaid nurse aide program coordinators ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.

Publisher: Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Training costs & funding → Read the Kentucky state guide