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How to Become a Certified Nurse Aide in Indiana

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(found 238 schools, updated in May 2017)

Working as a Certified Nurse Aide or CNA in Indiana is a fulfilling healthcare career choice because CNAs provide people in a variety of medical and long-term care facilities assistance with meeting their basic needs. CNAs ensure patients and residents get respectful and necessary daily attention while in a healthcare or residential facility, also serving as liaisons between people under their care and other medical personnel. Understanding Indiana laws and requirements concerning Certified Nurse Aides is important to successfully pursue this nursing career.

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  • 6 Steps to Becoming a CNA in Indiana
  • How to Keep CNA Certification Active
  • Salary and Job Outlook for CNAs in Indiana
  • Get CNA Certification in Bordering States

6 Steps to Becoming a CNA in Indiana

State-approved CNA programs in Indiana are required to have a minimum of 105 hours of instruction, consisting of at least 30 hours of classroom work and 75 hours of clinical training. Not everyone has to complete a training program. It depends on the status of the person. In addition, there are non-certified nursing aides who work in medical facilities. However, to work in a federal or state funded long-term care facility, the nurse aide must be certified.

The following steps describe the possible paths leading to CNA certification and inclusion of the nurse aide’s name in the Indiana State Certified Nurse Aide Registry (NAR). The Indiana State Department of Health-Division of Long Term Care manages the Nurse Aide Registry.

Step 1: Determine the Best Path

There are several paths to becoming a Certified Nurse Aide in Indiana. “Application” refers to the Indiana State Department of Health Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation application.

Path 1: Complete a State Approved 105-Hour CNA Program

There are many state-approved CNA programs in Northern Indiana, Central Indiana and Southern Indiana. Once a student completes an approved CNA program in Indiana, the student is qualified to take the Indiana State Department of Health Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation.

Path 2: Currently Enrolled as a Nursing Student

Nursing students who have completed a Fundamentals of Nursing course or an equivalent course, and earned a minimum grade of “C” or better, can submit an application. An official school of nursing transcript must be attached. Once the application is approved, the nursing student must take and pass the written portion of the competency evaluation exam to become a CNA in Indiana.

Path 3: Out of State CNAs

A Nurse Aide certified in another state may apply to take the written test in order to become eligible to work as a CNA in Indiana.
There are certain requirements that must be met. The CNA must submit an application and attach a copy of a current certification from a different state. The certification form must show the expiration date of the certification and the registry number. There are two states that do not include the registry number and certification date on their forms: Alabama and Illinois. CNAs from those states will attach a letter from their employer that states the CNA worked at least one 8-hour shift in the prior 24 months. If the employer applies for a CNA from out-of-state, the employer will complete and send an Out-of-State Validation Statement. A Certified Nurse Aide from another state must not have any complaints on record.

Once the application is approved, the out of state CNA must take and pass the written portion of the competency evaluation to become certified.

Path 4: Graduate Nurse Who Has Not Taken a State Board Exam

A student who has graduated from a nursing school within the past 2 years, but has not taken the nursing board exam, can submit the application with an official transcript of credits attached. The graduate student must take the written portion of the exam within two years of program completion.

Path 5: Graduate Nurse Who Has Taken but Did Not Pass the State Board Exam

A student who graduated from a nursing school within the past 2 years, and took but did not pass the State Board examination, can also submit the application. An official transcript of credits must be attached. The graduate nurse must take the written and skills test within two years of program completion.

Path 6: Recognized as a Nurse in a Foreign Country

A foreign nurse can submit the application. There must be a copy of an official letter of eligibility from an approved agency like the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. The foreign nurse must take and pass the written and skills parts of the test.

Path 7: Psychiatric Attendant

A Psychiatric Attendant can submit an application, along with proof of training from an Indiana State facility. The applicant must take the written and skills test sections.

Path 8: Military Medic

A Military Medic who was discharged within the past 2 years can submit an application. Proof of military training must be attached. The Military Medic must take the written and skills test sections to become a Certified Nurse Aide in Indiana.

Step 2: Select the Training Program Right for You

There are 238 (note: number subject to change) CNA programs approved by the Indiana State Department of Health. The large number of CNA classes in Indiana means anyone who wants to become a Certified Nursing Assistant is more likely to find a program that is close to home. Certified Nurse Aide programs are offered at community colleges, private schools, technical schools, high schools, career and vocational training centers, nursing homes and long-term care residential facilities.

Find the Right CNA Classes in Indiana

The following table lists all the approved Certified Nursing Assistant classes in Indiana. You can use the search form to find the right school near you. The school list is updated in May 2017.

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CityCountyTraining ProviderPhone
BerneAdamsChalet Village Health and Rehabilitation Center
www.inhcf.com
(260) 589-2127
BerneAdamsSwiss Village
www.swissvillage.org
(260) 589-3173
DecaturAdamsNorth Adams Vocational School (260) 724-2145
DecaturAdamsR & R Medical Staffing, Inc.
rremployment.com
(260) 724-4417
Fort WayneAllenByron Health Center
byronhealth.org
(260) 637-3166
Fort WayneAllenFirst Crown Health Care (260) 580-8333
Fort WayneAllenFort Wayne Community Schools Neighborhood Connection
www.fwcs.k12.in.us
(260) 467-1075
Fort WayneAllenFWCS Career Academy at Anthis
www.fortwayneschools.org
(260) 467-1010
Fort WayneAllenIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(260) 482-9171
Fort WayneAllenKingston Care Center of Fort Wayne
www.kingstonhealthcare.com
(260) 489-2552
Fort WayneAllenLutheran Life Villages
lutheranlifevillages.org
(260) 447-1591
Fort WayneAllenMedTech College (260) 436-3272
Fort WayneAllenMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 749-9506
Fort WayneAllenPremier Healthcare Training and Education, Inc. (260) 385-3457
Fort WayneAllenPremier Nursing Placement (260) 450-9647
Fort WayneAllenQuality Training of Fort Wayne, Inc. (260) 471-1116
Fort WayneAllenSaint Anne Home
www.saintannehome.com
(260) 484-5555
Fort WayneAllenTowne House Retirement Community
townehouse.org
(260) 483-3116
ColumbusBartholomewColumbus Area Career Connection
www.bcsc.k12.in.us
(812) 376-4240
Hartford CityBlackfordBlackford High School
bhs.bcs.k12.in.us
(765) 348-7560
Hartford CityBlackfordMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 348-1072
NashvilleBrownBrown County Health and Living Community
www.browncountyhealth.us
(812) 988-6666
NashvilleBrownCareer Resource Center of Brown County (812) 988-5880
DelphiCarrollDelphi Community High School
hs.delphi.k12.in.us
(765) 564-3481
LogansportCassCamelot Care Center
www.inhcf.com
(574) 753-0404
LogansportCassCentury Career Center
ccc.lcsc.k12.in.us
(574) 722-3811
LogansportCassChase Center
chasecenterlogansport.com
(574) 753-4137
LogansportCassMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(574) 722-4006
JeffersonvilleClarkNorton Academy (502) 629-3547
SellersburgClarkIndiana Health Careers Vocational Training & Test
website
(812) 246-5753
SellersburgClarkIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(812) 246-3301
SellersburgClarkKindred Transitional Care and Rehab
www.sellersburgrehab.com
(812) 246-4272
FrankfortClintonWesley Manor Health Center
www.wesleymanor.org
(765) 659-1811
MulberryClintonMulberry Health & Rehabilitation Center
mulberryhealth.com
(765) 296-2911
RossvilleClintonMilner Community Health Care
www.milnercares.com
(765) 379-2112
OdonDaviessBertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center
ketchammemorial.com
(812) 636-4920
WashingtonDaviessWashington Nursing Center
www.inhcf.com
(812) 254-5117
GarrettDe KalbMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 357-5174
DillsboroDearbornWaters of Dillsboro-Ross Manor, The
www.watersofdillsboro.com
(812) 432-5226
LawrenceburgDearbornIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(812) 537-4010
LawrenceburgDearbornShady Nook Care Center
shadynookcarecenter.com
(812) 537-0930
GreensburgDecaturHeritage House of Greensburg
heritagehousein.com
(812) 663-7543
GreensburgDecaturSouth Decatur Junior-Senior High School
www.decaturco.k12.in.us
(812) 591-3330
MuncieDelawareAll Heart Nurse's Aide Training Center LLC
www.allheartcna.com
(765) 749-9098
MuncieDelawareIvy Tech Community College Region 6
www.ivytech.edu
(765) 643-7133
MuncieDelawareLiberty Village
www.inhcf.com
(765) 282-1416
MuncieDelawareMuncie Area Career Center
macc.muncie.k12.in.us
(765) 747-5252
MuncieDelawareSignature Healthcare of Muncie
shcofmuncie.com
(765) 282-0053
JasperDuboisPatoka Valley and Perry County Career and Technical Cooperative
www.patokavalleycte.com
(812) 482-6050
JasperDuboisVincennes University
www.vinu.edu
(812) 481-5909
ElkhartElkhartElkhart Area Career Center Adult Education
website
(574) 262-5650
ElkhartElkhartElkhart Area Career Center Health
website
(574) 262-5650
ElkhartElkhartGolden Living Training Center
www.goldenliving.com
(574) 293-0364
GoshenElkhartCourtyard Healthcare Center
courtyardhcc.com
(574) 533-0351
GoshenElkhartIvy Tech Community College - Elkhart
www.ivytech.edu
(574) 830-0326
New ParisElkhartHealth Careers Training & Development (574) 536-2141
WakarusaElkhartMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(574) 862-4511
ConnersvilleFayetteNellis Adult Day Care LLC
nellisadultdaycare.com
(765) 692-0260
ConnersvilleFayetteWhitewater Career Center
whitewatercareercenter.org
(317) 825-0521
New AlbanyFloydGreen Valley Care Center
greenvalleycarecenter.com
(812) 945-2341
New AlbanyFloydLincoln Hills of New Albany
www.lincolnhillshealthcare.com
(812) 948-1311
New AlbanyFloydProsser School of Technology (812) 949-4266
AtticaFountainParkview Healthcare
website
(765) 762-6133
BrookvilleFranklinBrookville Healthcare Center
www.inhcf.com
(765) 647-2527
RochesterFultonHickory Creek at Rochester
www.hickorycreekhealthcare.org
(574) 223-5100
PrincetonGibsonWaters of Princeton, The
www.watersofprinceton.com
(812) 385-5238
MarionGrantMarion Regional Career Center
tucker.marion.k12.in.us
(765) 664-9091
MarionGrantMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 662-3981
MarionGrantTLC Leadership and Development Center (765) 667-5718
CiceroHamiltonUniversal Life Church Freedom School (317) 318-3836
CorydonHarrisonKindred Transitional Care and Rehab - Indian Creek
www.indiancreekhrc.com
(812) 738-8127
AvonHendricksBrooke Knoll Village
www.inhcf.com
(317) 271-7052
PlainfieldHendricksPlainfield Health Care Center
www.plainfieldhcc.com
(317) 839-6577
MiddletownHenryMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 354-2278
New CastleHenryHeritage House of New Castle
heritagehousein.com
(765) 529-9694
New CastleHenryNew Castle Career Center (317) 529-3503
KokomoHowardIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(765) 252-5569
KokomoHowardKokomo Area Career Training
www.kokomoschools.com
(317) 455-8021
HuntingtonHuntingtonHealth Services Huntington North High
hnhs.hccsc.k12.in.us
(260) 356-6104
HuntingtonHuntingtonHeritage of Huntington
www.lifeatheritage.org
(260) 355-2750
HuntingtonHuntingtonMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 356-5713
HuntingtonHuntingtonOakbrook Village
www.inhcf.com
(260) 358-0047
WarrenHuntingtonHeritage Pointe
www.lifeatheritage.org
(260) 375-2201
BrownstownJacksonHoosier Christian Village
christianhorizonsliving.org
(812) 358-2504
RensselaerJasperPreferred Medical Academy (219) 964-0078
RensselaerJasperRensselaer Care Center
rensselaercarecenter.com
(219) 866-4181
WheatfieldJasperKankakee Valley High School
www.kv.k12.in.us
(219) 956-3143
DunkirkJayMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 768-7537
PortlandJayPersimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre
www.inhcf.com
(260) 726-9355
HanoverJeffersonHanover Nursing Center
www.inhcf.com
(812) 866-2625
MadisonJeffersonIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(812) 273-0105
MadisonJeffersonWaters of Clifty Falls, The
www.watersofcliftyfalls.com
(812) 273-4640
FranklinJohnsonIndiana Masonic Home Health Center
www.compasspark.org
(317) 736-6141
GreenwoodJohnsonCentral Nine Career Center (317) 888-4401
GreenwoodJohnsonGreenwood Village South
www.greenwoodvillagesouth.com
(317) 859-4444
GreenwoodJohnsonMedTech College (317) 534-0322
VincennesKnoxFirst Choice Training Services (812) 886-8709
VincennesKnoxTwin Rivers Health Careers
twinriversarea.org
(812) 882-0801
SyracuseKosciuskoMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(574) 457-4401
WarsawKosciuskoHagen Health Education
website
(260) 633-0931
WarsawKosciuskoIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(574) 267-5428
WarsawKosciuskoNurses Etc Staffing
www.nursesetc.org
(866) 627-8233
La PorteLa PorteGolden Living Center - Fountainview Terrace
www.goldenliving.com
(219) 362-7014
La PorteLa PorteGolden Living Center
www.goldenliving.com
(219) 362-6234
La PorteLa PorteMiller's Health & Rehab by Miller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(219) 841-8020
Michigan CityLa PorteA K Smith Career Center
www.mcas.k12.in.us
(219) 873-2120
LaGrangeLagrangeLife Care Center of LaGrange
lifecarecenteroflagrange.com
(260) 463-7445
LagrangeLagrangeMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 463-2172
Crown PointLakeMed Ed Incorporated
www.usmeded.com
(219) 661-8773
Crown PointLakeMJS College School of Nursing and Business (219) 769-2047
Crown PointLakeUniversity of Saint Francis
crownpoint.sf.edu
(219) 488-8888
East ChicagoLakeCentral High School - School City of East Chicago
central.scec.k12.in.us
(219) 391-4000
GaryLakeAmbassador Nurses Aide Training (219) 887-6418
GaryLakeDestiny School of Nursing (708) 513-6151
GaryLakeGary Area Career Center
www.garycsc.k12.in.us
(219) 962-7571
GriffithLakeHealthcare Training Solutions (219) 487-4485
HammondLakeAdonis College of Nursing (219) 803-2500
HammondLakeArea Career Center - Hammond
website
(219) 933-2428
HammondLakeV R Ashwood Training Institute LLC (219) 803-0075
HobartLakeMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(219) 942-2170
HobartLakeVictory Training
www.victorytraining.net
(219) 232-8647
LowellLakeIn Training College of Adult Education
www.intrainingcollege.com
(219) 696-0444
LowellLakeLowell High School
website
(219) 696-7733
MerrillvilleLakeHealthcare Training Center
www.hctcindiana.com
(219) 951-0323
MerrillvilleLakeTender Love CNA Academy LLC (219) 750-9354
BedfordLawrenceEisele Education Services (812) 279-6936
BedfordLawrenceGarden Villa
www.gardenvillahealth.com
(812) 277-3730
MitchellLawrenceMitchell Manor
mitchellmanorin.com
(812) 849-2221
AlexandriaMadisonAlexandria Care Center
www.inhcf.com
(765) 724-4478
AndersonMadisonACL Medical Training, LLC
www.aclnurseaideschool.com
(765) 400-4946
AndersonMadisonDistrict 26 Career Campus (765) 641-2046
AndersonMadisonHIS Solutions Healthcare (765) 393-3457
ChesterfieldMadisonMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 378-0213
ElwoodMadisonJohn H Hinds Career Center
hindscareercenter.org
(765) 552-9881
SummitvilleMadisonSummit Convalescent Center (765) 536-2261
IndianapolisMarionArea 31 Career Center
area31.wayne.k12.in.us
(317) 243-5524
IndianapolisMarionASC Training Center (260) 602-5065
IndianapolisMarionCNA & Homecare Training Center, Inc.
cnaandhomecaretrainingcenter.com
(317) 842-7637
IndianapolisMarionDay Spring Career Institute (317) 640-9725
IndianapolisMarionGolden Living Training Center
www.goldenliving.com
(317) 791-4258
IndianapolisMarionHardon Educational Institute (317) 384-7581
IndianapolisMarionHarrison College
harrison.edu
(317) 447-6419
IndianapolisMarionHealthcare Career Training Institute (317) 912-4373
IndianapolisMarionHope CNA Training Program (317) 862-4815
IndianapolisMarionIndyStatHealthEDU LLC
indystathealthedu.com
(317) 489-3919
IndianapolisMarionIPS/CTM Nurse Aide Training Program (317) 693-5430
IndianapolisMarionIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(317) 921-4561
IndianapolisMarionJ Everett Light Career Center
jelcc.com
(317) 259-5265
IndianapolisMarionKindred Healthcare (317) 913-6726
IndianapolisMarionMcKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology
mckenzie.ltschools.org
(317) 576-6420
IndianapolisMarionMedTech College (317) 845-0100
IndianapolisMarionMiller's Senior Living Community
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(317) 845-0464
IndianapolisMarionNurse Aide Training Center, Inc. (317) 927-7359
IndianapolisMarionPike Career and STEM Center
www.pike.k12.in.us
(317) 216-5453
IndianapolisMarionRESQ Health & Safety Training
resqtraining.com
(317) 786-7260
IndianapolisMarionWalker Career Center
wcc.warren.k12.in.us
(317) 532-6150
BremenMarshallSignature Healthcare of Bremen
shcofbremen.com
(574) 546-3494
CulverMarshallMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(574) 842-3337
DonaldsonMarshallAncilla College
www.ancilla.edu
(574) 936-8898
PlymouthMarshallKnox High School
www.plymouth.k12.in.us
(574) 772-1600
PlymouthMarshallMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(574) 936-9981
PeruMiamiMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 473-4426
BloomingtonMonroeGarden Villa
www.gardenvillahealth.com
(812) 339-1657
BloomingtonMonroeGolden Living Center
www.goldenliving.com
(812) 332-4437
BloomingtonMonroeIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(812) 330-6265
CrawfordsvilleMontgomeryLane House
thelanehousein.com
(765) 362-0007
MooresvilleMorganMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(317) 831-6272
AvillaNoblePresence Sacred Heart Home
www.presencehealth.org
(260) 897-2841
KendallvilleNobleFreedom Academy
freedomacademy.net
(260) 347-0887
KendallvilleNobleImpact Institute
www.impactinstitute.net
(888) 349-0250
KendallvilleNobleLutheran Life Villages
lutheranlifevillages.org
(260) 347-2256
PaoliOrangeLost River Career Cooperative (812) 723-4818
MontezumaParkeWabash River Career & Technical Education (765) 245-2870
Tell CityPerryGolden Living Center - Lincoln Hills
www.goldenliving.com
(812) 547-3427
Tell CityPerryPerry County Career & Technical School
www.tellcity.k12.in.us
(812) 547-3131
PetersburgPikeAmber Manor Care Center
trilogyhs.com
(812) 354-3001
PortagePorterMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(219) 763-2273
ValparaisoPorterIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(219) 464-8514
ValparaisoPorterLife Care Center of Valparaiso
lifecarecenterofvalparaiso.com
(219) 462-1023
ValparaisoPorterPorter County Career Center
www.pccte.org
(219) 531-3170
New HarmonyPoseyPremier Healthcare of New Harmony (812) 682-4104
FrancesvillePulaskiWest Central High School
hs.wcsc.k12.in.us
(219) 567-9119
GreencastlePutnamArea 30 Career Center
www.area30.k12.in.us
(765) 653-3515
GreencastlePutnamHickory Creek at Sunset
www.hickorycreekhealthcare.org
(765) 653-3143
Parker CityRandolphParker Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
website
(765) 468-8280
WinchesterRandolphPineknoll Rehabilitation Center
www.inhcf.com
(765) 584-5084
WinchesterRandolphRandolph Nursing Home
www.randolphnursing.com
(765) 584-2201
BatesvilleRipleySt Andrews Health Campus
trilogyhs.com
(812) 934-5090
BatesvilleRipleyWaters of Batesville, The
www.watersofbatesville.com
(812) 934-2436
MilanRipleyRipley Crossing
www.ripleycrossing.com
(812) 654-2231
OsgoodRipleyManderley Health Care Center
website
(812) 689-4143
VersaillesRipleySoutheastern Career Center
www.sccusa.org
(812) 689-5253
RushvilleRushMillers Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 932-4127
ScottsburgScottHampton Oaks Health Campus
trilogyhs.com
(812) 752-2694
ShelbyvilleShelbyBlue River Career Programs
www.brcp.k12.in.us
(317) 392-4191
DaleSpencerCore of Dale (812) 937-7073
MishawakaSt JosephLegacy CNA Training LLC
www.legacycnatraining.com
(574) 239-8973
South BendSt JosephALR Educational Health Services, Inc.
www.alrehs.com
(574) 485-7089
South BendSt JosephIvy Tech Community College North - Central
www.ivytech.edu
(574) 289-7001
WalkertonSt JosephMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(574) 586-3133
KnoxStarkeGolden Living Center
www.goldenliving.com
(574) 772-6248
KnoxStarkeWintersong Village
www.inhcf.com
(574) 772-5826
AngolaSteubenNorthern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (260) 665-9467
LafayetteTippecanoeIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(765) 269-5720
LafayetteTippecanoeWildcat Creek Career Cooperative (765) 474-2481
West LafayetteTippecanoeCumberland Pointe Health Campus
trilogyhs.com
(765) 463-2571
West LafayetteTippecanoeIndiana Veterans' Home
www.in.gov/ivh/
(765) 463-1502
TiptonTiptonMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(765) 675-8791
EvansvilleVanderburghGolden Living Training Center
www.goldenliving.com
(812) 422-6958
EvansvilleVanderburghHarrison College
harrison.edu
(812) 476-6000
EvansvilleVanderburghHeritage Center
holidayhealthcare.com
(812) 429-0700
EvansvilleVanderburghIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(812) 492-0204
EvansvilleVanderburghSouthwestern Indiana Health Services Academy (812) 429-0712
ClintonVermillionVermillion Convalescent Center (765) 832-3573
Saint Mary of the WoodsVigoProvidence Health Care Center (812) 535-1050
Terre HauteVigoIvy Tech Community College - Wabash Valley
www.ivytech.edu
(812) 298-2462
Terre HauteVigoPremier Healthcare Training Services (812) 235-1128
Terre HauteVigoQuality Healthcare Training, Inc. (812) 243-2411
Terre HauteVigoVigo County School Corp Health (812) 238-4433
North ManchesterWabashPeabody Retirement Community
peabodyrc.org
(260) 982-8616
North ManchesterWabashTimbercrest Church of the Brethren Home
www.timbercrest.org
(260) 982-2118
WabashWabashMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 563-7427
WabashWabashMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 563-4112
BoonvilleWarrickTranscendent Healthcare of Boonville - North (812) 897-2810
CentervilleWayneAmbassador Healthcare
www.ambassadorhealthcare.com
(765) 855-3424
RichmondWayneFriends Fellowship Community
ffcinc.org
(765) 962-6546
RichmondWayneGolden Living Center - Golden Rule
www.goldenliving.com
(765) 966-7681
RichmondWayneGolden Living Center
www.goldenliving.com
(765) 966-7788
RichmondWayneIvy Tech Community College
www.ivytech.edu
(317) 966-2656
RichmondWayneRichmond Area Career Center
website
(765) 973-3424
BlufftonWellsBluffton Regional Medical Center Care Center
www.blufftonregional.com
(260) 824-3210
BlufftonWellsChristian Care Retirement Community
www.christiancarerc.org
(260) 565-3000
BlufftonWellsSignature Healthcare of Bluffton
shcofbluffton.com
(260) 824-4320
OssianWellsOssian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
website
(260) 622-7821
MonticelloWhiteIU Health White Memorial Hospital
iuhealth.org
(574) 583-7111
MonticelloWhiteTwin Lakes School Corp (574) 583-7108
Columbia CityWhitleyMiller's at Oak Pointe
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 248-8141
Columbia CityWhitleyMiller's Merry Manor
www.millersmerrymanor.com
(260) 248-8101
It is important to verify the program is state approved because the curriculum meets federal and state training requirements and fully prepares nurse aide students to take the competency evaluation examination.

There are a number of factors besides location to consider when selecting a CNA training program. The factors include program length, clinical locations, costs and availability of financial aid. A good approach is to rank the top 3-5 preferred programs and begin research with those schools. For example, IndyStatHealthEDU is located in Indianapolis and requires completing 30 classroom hours and 75 clinical rotation hours. Vincennes University in Dubois offers a CNA program at its Jasper campus. It also requires completing 30 classroom and 75 clinical hours. All clinical training is located in Jasper nursing home facilities.

Some students work and train in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Students still do classroom work and complete a supervised practicum. Once the student has completed the program, he or she takes the CNA certification exam and is likely to be hired.

Free Training

Per federal law, a Medicare or Medicaid funded facility must cover the student’s training costs and test fees, if the person is hired after training is completed and the student has passed the CNA certification exam. This is true for any CNA, whether trained at the facility or not. However, the CNA must have passed the exam within 12 months of completing the program. This is the equivalent of free training.

When assessing costs, it is important to compare similar figures. For example, the IndyStatHealthEDU program fee for CNA includes the CPR card, background check, textbook and uniforms. WorkOne Vouchers are accepted, meaning financial aid is available to some students to cover tuition. The fee of $995 includes textbooks, supplies and state testing fees. The student will have to cover additional costs for the background check, TB testing, uniforms and the physical exam. Federal financial aid programs will not pay for CNA program costs. However, students can apply for financial assistance through their local Indiana Workforce Development office. There may also be scholarships available.

If the program cost is not stated on the webpage describing the program, the student can check for an online catalogue. If that is not available, it will be necessary to contact program staff. It is always important to contact the financial aid office and inquire about financial aid availability to cover all or part of the program costs. Students can apply for scholarships or workforce training funds through their local Indiana Workforce Development Office to get free training.

Step 3: Assess and Meet Prerequisites

Each CNA school and/or program has prerequisites that must be met. Some schools in Indiana require admission to the school first and then admission to the program. Other schools only require admission into the CNA program. Following is a list of some of the typical prerequisites nurse aide programs require for entrance:

  • Physical exam
  • 2-step TB test
  • Criminal background check
  • Valid Social Security number
  • Current immunizations, including flu vaccine
  • Minimum grade or age level, i.e. 12th grade or 16 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Pass basic reading and math tests with 80 percent or higher
  • Might require formal admission to college or school before applying for a CNA program

Step 4: Complete a State-Approved Training Program

A state approved CNA training program is one approved by the Indiana State Department of Health. The curriculum is periodically reviewed to reflect current standards of care, including federal regulations for Medicare and Medicaid services. The Certified Nurse Aide programs teach students, through classroom and clinical training, what the nurse aide students need to know in order to deliver safe, effective and quality services to patients and residents in long-term care facilities and nursing homes.

What to Learn

A Certified Nurse Aide training program in Indiana covers the following topics:

  • Understanding the role of the nurse aide as a health services team member
  • Resident rights, i.e. neglect, abuse and protecting personal possessions
  • Infection control, i.e. hand washing, personal protective equipment and infectious diseases
  • Medical emergencies, i.e. falls, accidents and choking
  • Fire safety
  • Basic nursing skills, i.e. taking and recording vital signs and height/weight
  • Patient positioning, turning and transfers
  • Devices used for transferring patients
  • Personal care, shampoo and bathing
  • Oral care, nail care and grooming
  • Toileting and dressing
  • Maintaining the resident environment
  • Nutrition and feeding, i.e. tube feeding, hydration and proper nutrition
  • Skin care and pressure prevention
  • Using restraints
  • Rehabilitation and restorative services
  • Oxygen use
  • Devices and interventions, i.e. hearing aids, prosthetics and compression stockings
  • Special care needs of intravenous fluids and non-pharmacologic pain interventions
  • Cognitive impairments, Alzheimer’s and Dementia
  • Mental health, social needs and depression
  • Common diseases and disorders
  • Admission, transfer and discharge
  • End of life
  • Daily responsibilities
  • Protecting the CNA profession

The curriculum for CNA classes in Indiana covers a large amount of information in the classroom and through hands-on training in clinical settings.

Step 5: Take and Pass the State Certification Examination

Ivy Tech Community College is responsible for administering the Indiana State Department of Health Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation. That means CNA applicants will send the Indiana State Department of Health Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation applications to Ivy Tech rather than the state. Ivy Tech will notify applicants if they are approved or disapproved to take the exam, and will inform them of the time, date and location of the testing.

The Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation has two parts: written test and skills evaluation. Ivy Tech Community College provides a practice online written test to help students prepare for the CNA exam in Indiana. The written test has 60 multiple choice question that come from the curriculum material. The skills evaluation test consists of 5 skills that come from four main areas. They are communication, infection control, rights and preferences, and safety and comfort. Ivy Tech Community College determines the location of the test.

Each person is allowed to take the written and skills test three times.

Step 6: Get Certified as a CNA in Indiana

The Indiana State Department of Health maintains the Certified Nurse Aide Registry. When a student passes the CNA exam, Ivy Tech Community College will send the person’s name to the Nurse Aide Registry. A one-time paper certificate and pocket card is sent to the nurse aide with initial name placement.

The CNA status can be verified through this link.

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How to Keep CNA Certification Active

CNA certification in Indiana is good for 2 years (24 months). To renew CNA certification, the certification requirements say the CNA must complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education and training each year. The CNA must also work at least 8 hours within the 24-month period as a paid employee. The employer provides verification of employment and in-service. Renewals can be completed online through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency Online Licensing System.

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Salary and Job Outlook for CNAs in Indiana

Indiana CNAs work in adult day health centers, nursing homes, personal homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities. Long-term projections for the number of CNA jobs in Indiana for the period 2014-2024 indicate a 13.1 percent increase. Average annual CNA salaries were $25,000 as of the May 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics survey. This equates to $12.02 per hour. Many Certified Nurse Aides decide to take degree education to become Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses to advance their nursing careers. | See Job Openings

An out-of-state CNA can work 120 days but must be certified to work in Indiana as a CNA to remain employed beyond the 120 days.

CNA Salaries in Indiana

Indiana CNA SalariesEmpl.Hourly mean wageAnnual mean wageWage percent relative std. errorHourly 10th % wageHourly median wageHourly 90th % wageAnnual 10th % wageAnnual median wageAnnual 90th % wage
National144315013.29276500.29.6412.7818.22200402659037900
Indiana3091012.02250000.79.6811.6515.10201302423031410
Bloomington, IN56011.22233302.79.4711.0114.15196902290029430
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area225011.52239602.78.8511.1714.90184002323031000
Columbus, IN-12.45259002.79.9511.6816.92207002430035200
Elkhart-Goshen, IN82011.67242802.19.7811.3414.74203502360030650
Evansville, IN-KY212012.56261201.99.9512.6115.21207002624031640
Fort Wayne, IN297011.73243901.99.5511.3614.91198602362031010
Gary, IN Metropolitan Division303011.97248902.09.3911.5515.43195402403032090
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN877012.56261301.310.0612.1815.46209202534032160
Kokomo, IN44011.05229802.59.5510.8413.57198602255028220
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN88012.10251601.89.9211.9414.73206402482030630
Michigan City-La Porte, IN39011.97249004.78.6111.5615.75179002404032750
Muncie, IN62011.52239702.79.5811.1415.00199302317031190
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area220011.44237902.58.9811.4414.29186702379029730
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI141012.81266502.39.8812.4017.18205402580035740
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area224011.18232401.88.9710.9914.31186602286029770
Terre Haute, IN82012.19253404.49.6911.5816.53201502409034380

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