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CNA Classes in Decatur, IL

4 nurse aide training programs in the Decatur metro area are approved by the state (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, list dated April 2026), in 1 city.

Updated October 2026 · Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale (April 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

State-approved programs
41 city
Training required
120 hr40 clinical
Best first-time pass rate
98.46%2025
Decatur median pay
$41,990metro

4 state-approved CNA programs in the Decatur area

Source: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), active approved training programs, list dated April 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.

  • Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary)

    Richland Community College, One College Park, Decatur IL 62521 · (217) 872-4050
    96% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 26 testers

  • Richland Community College

    One College Park, Decatur IL 62521
    98% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 65 testers

  • Richland Workforce Consortium

    One College Park, Decatur IL 62521 · (217) 875-7211
    63% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 8 testers (small sample)

  • Rotalbly's Nursing Institute

    2560 E. Federal Drive Suite 703, Decatur IL 62526 · (217) 520-4153
    89% passed the written exam first try · 2025 · 82 testers

CNA Classes in Decatur: FAQ

How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Decatur area?

4 nurse aide training programs in the Decatur, IL metro area are on the official Illinois list (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, April 2026), across 1 city.

Which Decatur-area CNA programs have the best pass rates?

In 2025, Richland Community College (98% of 65 testers), Heartland Technical Academy (Secondary) (96% of 26 testers), Rotalbly's Nursing Institute (89% of 82 testers) had the highest first-time pass rates among local programs with 10 or more testers.

How much do nursing assistants make in Decatur?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Decatur, IL metro earn a median $41,990 a year ($20.19/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $45,960 statewide and $42,260 nationally.

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.

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