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CNA Classes in Idaho

1 accredited Idaho school graduated 10 CNA students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what nursing assistants earn in Idaho.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
10
Idaho median pay
$38,650−$3,610 vs U.S.

CNA Classes in Twin Falls, ID 1 school

College of Southern Idaho

315 Falls Ave., Twin Falls, ID 83301
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
10
College tuition
$3,360/yr
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

This public four-year institution in Twin Falls County graduated 10 CNA students in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,360 ($6,840 out of state).

How to get CNA certified in Idaho

  1. Complete a state-approved nurse aide training program (federal minimum: 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice).
  2. Pass your state’s competency evaluation: a written or oral exam plus a skills demonstration.
  3. Get listed on your state nurse aide registry, which employers check before hiring.
  4. Keep your certification active. Under federal rules, if you go 24 consecutive months without paid nursing-related work you must retrain or retest.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Idaho requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

CNA Classes in Idaho: FAQ

How many CNA programs are in Idaho?

We list 1 accredited Idaho schools that graduated CNA students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 10 CNA credentials that year.

How much do cna classes cost in Idaho?

Most Idaho schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $3,360; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.

How much do nursing assistants make in Idaho?

The median certified nursing assistant in Idaho earns $38,650 a year ($18.58 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $42,260 nationally. The top 10% earn $47,430 or more.

Which Idaho school trains the most nursing assistants?

College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls reported the most CNA graduates in Idaho: 10 in 2023–24.

How long does CNA training take?

Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.

What exam do nursing assistants take?

A state competency evaluation with a written (or oral) test and a hands-on skills test, run by a state-contracted testing vendor.

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