CNA Training Schools
in North Carolina
Find state-approved CNA training programs near you. Browse our comprehensive directory of Certified Nursing Assistant schools across North Carolina — organized by city to help you start your healthcare career.
Find a CNA School Near You
North Carolina requires all CNAs to complete a state-approved training program before sitting for the NNAAP certification exam. Use our directory to find accredited CNA training schools in your area, compare programs, and take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career.
Browse by City
Select a city below to view CNA training programs, school listings, and local tips.
Charlotte
Largest city in NC with numerous hospital systems and CNA training programs.
Raleigh
State capital and major healthcare hub with top-rated CNA programs.
Durham
Home to Duke University Health System and strong CNA training options.
Greensboro
Triad region hub with community colleges and healthcare training centers.
Winston-Salem
Major medical center city with Wake Forest Baptist Health nearby.
Asheville
Western NC mountain city with growing healthcare workforce needs.
Gastonia
Charlotte metro area city with accessible CNA training programs.
Fayetteville
Military community with strong demand for certified nursing assistants.
Wilmington
Coastal NC city with expanding healthcare sector and CNA opportunities.
Concord
Fast-growing suburb northeast of Charlotte with healthcare training options.
Huntersville
North Charlotte suburb with proximity to major hospital networks.
Matthews
Southeast Charlotte suburb with access to Mecklenburg County CNA programs.
Kannapolis
Home to NC Research Campus with growing biotech and healthcare presence.
Hickory
Foothills city with Catawba Valley Medical Center and CNA training programs.
High Point
Furniture capital of the world and a growing Triad healthcare hub with strong CNA demand.
Cary
One of NC's fastest-growing towns with WakeMed Cary Hospital and expanding senior communities.
Chapel Hill
Home to UNC Health, one of the Southeast's largest academic medical centers.
Greenville
Eastern NC hub with ECU Health Medical Center and Pitt Community College CNA programs.
Jacksonville
Military community near Camp Lejeune with consistent CNA demand in hospital and home health.
Rocky Mount
Regional healthcare hub for northeastern NC with Nash UNC Health Care and two community colleges.
Burlington
Piedmont city between Greensboro and Durham with Cone Health Alamance Regional.
Wilson
Eastern NC regional hub with Wilson Medical Center and Wilson Community College CNA programs.
Goldsboro
Wayne County seat with Wayne UNC Health Care and a strong military community at Seymour Johnson AFB.
Mooresville
Fast-growing Lake Norman town north of Charlotte with Atrium Health Lake Norman.
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