Certified nursing assistants, referred to as State Tested Nurse Aides (STNA) in Ohio, are valuable members of the nursing team who perform a number of patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN). STNAs help patients with daily activities such as getting dressed, eating and using the restroom, as well as assisting with physical therapy exercises, taking and recording vital signs, and sanitizing patient rooms. For many nurse aides, the position is an entry point to a long career in nursing and many go on to become LPNs and RNs. In Ohio, nursing aides earn an average annual salary of $26,740, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Choosing the Best CNA (STNA) Programs in Ohio

In order to become a certified nursing assistant, aspiring STNAs must complete a state-approved training course and pass their state's certification exam. In Ohio, training programs generally take only a few weeks to complete. For information about admissions requirements for CNA training programs in Ohio, visit our CNA Training Programs Admissions page.

  • Program Length: STNA training programs in Ohio must include a minimum of 75 hours of instruction including 59 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of hands-on training in a long-term care facility. Training programs are offered in a number of technical schools and healthcare facilities throughout the state.
  • Program Cost: The cost of a CNA training program varies from school to school. In some cases, healthcare employers may reimburse employees for the cost of their STNA training programs. As one example of program costs, the STNA program at Premier Choice Health Services in Columbus costs $385, which includes textbooks and lab materials.
  • Board Approved Programs: Each state has its own set of criteria for certifying nurse aides, so it is important to select a training program that is approved by your state. In Ohio, the Ohio State Department of Health certifies STNA training programs and maintains a nurse aide registry for the state. For a full list of state-approved training programs, visit the Department of Health website. To learn more, check out the CNA certification requirements for Ohio. You’ll also find be part of the STNA registry in Ohio once certified.
  • Online/In-Person Options: In most cases, because training is completed in just a few weeks, courses are taught in-person during nights or weekends to accommodate working students. In some cases, however, the classroom portion of STNA training may be available in an online format. Online coursework is followed by in-person clinical training hours in a local healthcare facility. These programs may be particularly convenient for students who have busy work schedules or with family obligations that make coming to campus for training difficult.

2023 List of CNA (STNA) Classes in Ohio

To get a feel for the CNA curriculum in Ohio, see our list of classes and courses available in the state:

Ashland, OH

CNA Programs
1783 OH-60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313

CNA Programs
1241 E Main St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 281-2273

CNA Programs
20 Amberwood Pkwy
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 871-9032

Bellefontaine, OH

CNA Programs
2280 State Route 540
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
(937) 599-7602

Bethel, OH

CNA Programs
718 W Plane St
Bethel, OH 45106
(513) 734-6222

CLEVELAND, OH

CNA Programs
3214 PROSPECT AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44115
(216) 527-8804

Carroll, OH

3985 Coonpath Rd NW
Carroll, OH 43112
(614) 837-9443

Cincinnati, OH

CNA Programs
1409 Western Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-2000

3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1500

10100 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 569-1643

Cleveland, OH

CNA Programs
13421 Coit Rd
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 541-2500

2900 Community College Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(800) 954-8742

CNA Programs
7801 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 634-7400

Cleveland Heights, OH

CNA Programs
2490 Lee Blvd suite 303
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
(216) 285-0504

Columbus, OH

550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 287-5353

CNA Programs
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805

Dayton, OH

CNA Programs
270 Regency Ridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 802-3960

CNA Programs
3849 Germantown Pike
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 268-6571

1133 S Edwin C Moses Blvd #110
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 567-8880

CNA Programs
110, 1133 S Edwin C Moses Blvd
Dayton, OH 45373
(937) 567-8880

CNA Programs
444 W Third St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 512-3000

Delaware, OH

CNA Programs
1610 State Rte 521
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-1993

CNA Programs
4565 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 548-0708

Euclid, OH

CNA Programs
25000 Euclid Ave Suite 300
Euclid, OH 44117
(216) 486-2900

CNA Programs
291 E 222nd St
Euclid, OH 44123
(216) 297-5491

Groveport, OH

4300 Amalgamated Pl
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4530

Huber Heights, OH

6245 Old Troy Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424
(937) 237-1010

Jefferson, OH

1565 OH-167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015

Kirtland, OH

7700 Clocktower Dr
Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 525-7000

Lima, OH

CNA Programs
4240 Campus Dr
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 995-8320

2535 Ft Amanda Rd
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 999-2055

Lisbon, OH

9364 OH-45
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9561

Mansfield, OH

CNA Programs
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-6363

Marion, OH

1467 Mt Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4636

Middletown, OH

1 North Main Street
Middletown, OH 45042
(513) 299-8339

Milan, OH

316 W Mason Rd
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-4663

Nelsonville, OH

CNA Programs
15676 OH-691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511

Newark, OH

CNA Programs
1179 University Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-9222

Niles, OH

CNA Programs
2076 Youngstown Warren Rd
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9919

Parma Heights, OH

CNA Programs
7099 W 130th St
Parma Heights, OH 44130
(216) 282-6545

Sandusky, OH

407 Decatur Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940

South Euclid, OH

CNA Programs
14077 Cedar Rd
South Euclid, OH 44118
(216) 321-1090

Springfeld, OH

CNA Programs
570 East Le?el Lane
Springfeld, OH 45505
(937) 328-6028

CNA Programs
100 South Limestone Street
Springfeld, OH 45502
(937) 328-6028

St Clairsville, OH

CNA Programs
68094 Hammond Rd
St Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9500

Urbana, OH

CNA Programs
2380 US HIGHWAY 68
Urbana, OH 43078
(937) 653-5291

Warrensville Heights, OH

4400 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
(216) 987-0258

West Union, OH

175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336

Wilmington, OH

300 Oak Drive
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-1411

Zanesville, OH

CNA Programs
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0105

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