You can begin a rewarding career in the healthcare sector by training to become a certified nursing assistant. Certified nursing assistant provide basic care services for patients in a variety of settings. You will need to attend an approved training course and sit for the certification exam in order to become a CNA in the state of Kentucky. We have put together a list of free and low cost training options below:
Start searching for nursing assistant certification courses being offered at local nursing care facilities. These facilities often search for individuals who they can hire to train and employ as certified nursing assistants. You can receive your training for free as long as you work for the facility for an agreed upon amount of time after becoming certified. It is usually necessary to continue working for the employer for 6 months to a year after receiving your certification. You have the opportunity to gain employment while also accessing free training.
If you are receiving assistance benefits in the state of Kentucky, you might be able to receive tuition benefits to train for a new career (such as a career as a certified nursing assistant). You might be eligible for tuition assistance through the Kentucky Works Program. This is certainly something to consider if you are currently receiving welfare benefits and looking for a brighter future by training for a new career.
Search for training programs that are offered at community colleges and technical schools. Some of these programs are eligible for scholarships and grants. You can apply for a financial aid package to help cover the cost of training. If you are able to access enough scholarships and grants to cover your tuition and fees, you will receive your training for free.
Low Cost Training Opportunities:
Ashland Community and Technology College 4818 Roberts Drive, Ashland, Kentucky 41102
The nurses aide program is an 80 hour course that trains students in basic skills necessary to assist nurses in a variety of health care settings and to be efficient health care team members. This class is a 3 credit hour class. Currently, the estimated total cost for the class is $498. Daytime and evening classes are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on the program, call (606) 326-2000.
Hazard Community and Technology College 101 Vo-Tech Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
Hazard Community and Technology College offers a 3 credit Nurses Aide certificate program. This course complies with the applicable Medicaid regulation that requires a 75-hour nurse aide training program to include a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of supervised on-site clinical instruction. Currently, this program is offered as a web local course so that subject matter of the program may be completed online; however, all students are required to complete onsite lab and clinical visits to satisfy state and federal requirements. The estimated total cost of this program is $405 with additional fees for course related supplies. For more info, call (606) 436-5721.
Madisonville Community College
2000 College Drive Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone (270) 821-2250 | Fax (270) 824-1866
They are devoted to making sure all students get education which is inexpensive and of value, and they offer up to 80% scholarships and grants for those who qualify. This is not exactly free CNA Training but if you qualify you can get up to 80% off from your course fees which can be substantial. They offer these on the cost of uniforms, exam fees, tuition, etc.
If you cannot afford to pay for the whole course and cannot get absolutely free training then you can always approach MCC and see if you qualify for price reductions through scholarships and grants.
Take the time to look into a few different training options. You can find some opportunities to receive your training for free along the way.
Note: The following nursing homes DO NOT provide CNA training by themselves. It is usually a common practice for nursing homes to employ you and then pay for your CNA Training at another Training centre.
BAPTIST CONVALESCENT CENTER
120 MAIN STREET
NEWPORT, KY 41071
(859) 581-1938
BAPTIST HOSPITAL NORTHEAST
1025 NEW MOODY LANE
LA GRANGE, KY 40031
(502) 222-5388
BEAVER DAM NURSING & REHAB CENTER, INC
1595 US HWY 231 S.
BEAVER DAM, KY 42320
(270) 274-9646
CARDINAL HILL REHAB UNIT AT SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
310 SOUTH LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40508
(859) 226-7700
DAWSON POINTE, LLC
213 WATER STREET
DAWSON SPRINGS, KY 42408
(270) 797-2025
FAIR OAKS HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC
1 SPARKS AVENUE, P O BOX 740
JAMESTOWN, KY 42629
(270) 343-2101
FLAGET MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NF
4305 NEW SHEPHERDSVILLE ROAD
BARDSTOWN, KY 40004
(502) 350-5000
GLENVIEW HEALTH CARE FACILITY
1002 GLENVIEW DR.
GLASGOW, KY 42141
(270) 651-8332
MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
440 HOPKINSVILLE ST.
GREENVILLE, KY 42345
(270) 338-8431
NAZARETH HOME
2000 NEWBURG ROAD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
(502) 459-9681
OWSLEY COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER
HIGHWAY 11, P O BOX 250
BOONEVILLE, KY 41314
(606) 593-6302
SANSBURY CARE CENTER
2625 BARDSTOWN ROAD
SAINT CATHARINE, KY 40061
(859) 336-3974
WOODLAND TERRACE HEALTH CARE
1117 WOODLAND DRIVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
(270) 769-2363
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Resolved Questions
Ellie Stephan says
I have been a CNA for almost 20 years and have worked, with home care agencies, nursing facilities, group homes and presently at a hospital. I love being a CNA and knowing that where ever I live I will always have a job. If you love working with people and caring for them, this is a good job for you. And of course it can be hard at times but the feeling of helping someone gets better after being ill or just making their last days peaceful is worth it. And it doesn’t require a lot of schooling so you will be soon working. Good luck to all who are thinking about taking this career.