CNA Programs in West Virginia

Do you want to enter the healthcare industry in West Virginia, but don't have years for training? If yes, you should consider becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Requirements to Become a CNA in West Virginia

For you to begin working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in West Virginia, you will need to complete a state-approved program that consists of both classroom and clinical training.

At the end of your training, you will be required to take the state's CNA Nurse Aide exam. This is one of the requirements for gaining certification as a nursing assistant in West Virginia. The CNA exam consists of two sections: a multiple-choice test and a practical skills evaluation.

Passing both parts of the exam will place your name on West Virginia's Nurse Aide Registry.

State-Approved CNA Programs in West Virginia

Of course, you will want to choose one of the best schools in West Virginia for your training. To help you with that, we are listing some of the top schools in the state below:

1. Valley College

   120 New River Dr # C, Beckley, WV 25801 (304) 252-9547

2. Charleston Job Corps Center

   1000 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311 (304) 925-3200

3. United Technical Center

   251 Marietta St, Clarksburg, WV 26301 (304) 326-7580

4. Boone Career & Technical Center

   3505 Daniel Boone Pkwy, Foster, WV 25081 (304) 369-4585

5. James Rumsey Technical Institute

   3274 Hedgesville Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25403 (304) 754-7925

6. Valley College

   287 Aikens Center, Martinsburg, WV 25404 (304) 263-0979

7. BridgeValley Community & Technical College

   168 4th Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136 (304) 734-6600

8. Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College

   316 Eastern Dr, Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 434-8000

9. Valley College

   617 Mercer St, Princeton, WV 24740 (304) 425-2323

10. BridgeValley Community & Technical College

    2001 Union Carbide Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303 (304) 205-6600

11. Cortland Acres

    39 Cortland Acres Ln, Thomas, WV 26292 (304) 463-4181

CNA Job Outlook and Salary in West Virginia

CNAs are needed in West Virginia, and the demand is expected to increase over the next eight years. Overall employment of CNAs in West Virginia is projected to grow by 8.1% from 2018 to 2028. As a CNA in West Virginia, you can expect to earn a media salary of $35,340 per year.

Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in West Virginia below to get a detailed picture.

West Virginia Nurse Aide Registry

If you have any questions about CNA programs or certification in West Virginia, you can contact the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Health Facility Licensure & Certification at: