Virginia CNA Training Programs

State terminology: Certified nurse aide (CNA). Virginia nurse aide applications ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.

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

The list includes current active and current inactive programs. Confirm the program’s current status, admission, cost, schedule and clinical placement with the Board and the program.

CNA training programs in Virginia

Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Virginia Department of Health Professions, Board of Nursing. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.

This page uses status labels other than Approved. The label “Current Inactive” does not indicate full approval. Confirm the current status with the state before enrolling.

231 programs shown.

How does CNA training work in Virginia?

• Virginia nurse aide education programs must be at least 120 clock hours long (Code of Virginia § 54.1-3028.1).
• Standard applicants complete Board-approved education, pass the state examination, and submit the required application/testing fee.

Read the full Virginia 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 Virginia?

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?

Virginia approved nurse aide education programs ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.

Publisher: Virginia Department of Health Professions, Board of Nursing.

Training costs & funding → Read the Virginia state guide