Ohio CNA Training Programs

State terminology: Nurse aide. Ohio’s nurse aide training materials have also used “state tested nurse aide” (STNA). Ohio nurse aide rules ↗ · Ohio nurse aide curriculum ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.

Program directory checked November 4, 2026. Official directory reviewed.

ODH lists 463 entries, each with its own state ID, and this page shows all of them. Some entries share a name, address and phone number but have different state IDs; each one's ID appears in its entry note. ODH lists current training programs but doesn't publish an individual approval status for each entry.

CNA training programs in Ohio

Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Ohio Department of Health, Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.

463 programs shown.

How does CNA training work in Ohio?

• Ohio nurse aide training programs must be at least 75 hours. That includes classroom instruction (some can be online), skills practice in a lab, and at least 16 hours of clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• To be listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry, you must pass the state competency evaluation. D&S Diversified Technologies is Ohio's testing vendor.

Read the full Ohio 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 Ohio?

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?

Ohio nurse aide training program locations ↗ · Checked November 4, 2026.

Publisher: Ohio Department of Health, Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.

Training costs & funding → Read the Ohio state guide