Certified Nursing Assistant — Indiana state exam on-site.
Indiana state CNA certification exam proctored on-site. Clinical rotations at licensed healthcare facilities. WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding available. Join the waitlist for the next cohort.
- Indiana state exam on-site
- WIOA + Workforce Ready Grant
- Clinical rotations included
- ETPL approved
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Indiana state CNA certification in 6 weeks. Clinical rotations at licensed healthcare facilities. State exam proctored on-site. FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible participants. Self-pay: $1,800.
Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.
$1,800
Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.
Flexible payment plans, BNPL options (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share available.
New Applicant
Apply NowTalk to an AdvisorFull Workforce Pathway
Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.
Step 1
Eligibility & Intake
Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.
Step 2
Training & Assessments
Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.
Step 3
Credential
Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.
Step 4
Employer Placement
Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.
Step 5
Wage Outcome
Target entry wages aligned to $30,000–$42,000.
What You'll Learn
Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.
Weeks 1–2: Patient Care Foundations
- ·Measure blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration on lab partners — document results to clinical standard
- ·Perform hand hygiene and don/doff PPE correctly before every patient contact exercise
- ·Explain patient rights and demonstrate how to respond to a patient who refuses care
- ·Apply body mechanics to safely lift, turn, and reposition a patient without injury to self or patient
Weeks 3–4: Clinical Skills Lab
- ·Complete a full bed bath, shampoo, oral hygiene, and nail care on a skills lab mannequin
- ·Assist a simulated patient with eating, including thickened liquids and adaptive utensils
- ·Perform a two-person transfer from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt — documented competency required
- ·Provide catheter care and record intake/output accurately in a simulated medical record
- ·Perform range-of-motion exercises on all major joints and document patient response
Weeks 5–6: Clinical Rotations & State Exam
- ·Complete supervised clinical hours at a licensed Indiana nursing facility or hospital
- ·Perform all skills under RN supervision with competency sign-off from clinical instructor
- ·Sit for the Indiana state CNA written exam — 70 questions, 90-minute time limit
- ·Demonstrate 5 randomly selected clinical skills for the state skills examiner — proctored on-site at Elevate
How You Can Start
Choose the path that fits your situation.
There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.
FSSA IMPACT (SNAP/TANF)
Indiana residents receiving SNAP or TANF
Indiana's SNAP Employment & Training (IMPACT) program can cover 100% of tuition for eligible recipients. You must be referred by your FSSA/DFR case worker — contact them to request a training authorization.
Indiana SNAP/TANF recipients · must be referred by FSSA case worker
Self-Pay — All States
$1,800tuition
Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.
Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.
Indiana residents: funding is available through FSSA IMPACT
This program is not on Indiana’s ETPL and does not qualify for WIOA or the Workforce Ready Grant. However, Indiana SNAP and TANF recipients may qualify for free training through the FSSA IMPACT (SNAP Employment & Training) program. Contact your FSSA/DFR case worker to request a training referral.
Outside Indiana? Self-pay enrollment is available to everyone — no residency required. Payment plans, BNPL, and employer sponsorship are all options.
Next Step
For WIOA-eligible and apprenticeship pathway applicants, the next step may require Indiana Career Connect.
Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline
This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.
Named Employer Partners
- Ascension St. Vincent
- IU Health
- Kindred Healthcare
Placement Pipeline
- Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
- Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
- Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
- Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.
Start Your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Journey
Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day
Ready to Start Your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Career?
FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible participants (SNAP/TANF recipients). Covers tuition, books, and state exam fees when approved. Eligibility is not guaranteed. Self-pay: $1,800.
Your path from application to career
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