CNA in Memphis

HI, I didnt go to school in Memphis I went just over the bridge to Mid South Community College in West Memphis Ark. Their program is awesome! The instructors want you to succeed and help you in any way they can. I just went thru the program and loved it. They have it during the week, evenings or even Saturdays for one semester. You do your clinicals at a nursing home and I liked it. If your willing to make that drive once a week like I did I dont see you regretting it. Good Luck!

Oh Gosh, I wish I could help out. I dont remember. The book I got from another student so I only paid 25 bucks for it. All of the students resell their books so it shouldnt be to hard to find. As far as what it cost my work reimburses me and I dont remember what it is. But it is the regular going rate of their semester hour. I saw some places for as high as 4,000 bucks! I didnt have to take the compass test. I already had college when I started. I did take the CNA course with hopes of it helping me get into nursing school, but I am not going to Mid South Community College. They only have a day time program so I opted for Southwest's evening and weekend program. I hope this info helps, there was not much to it Im afraid Jenn

One more thing, the competition is not as bad at Mid South's CC. Every person in my CNA class that applied (to nursing program that is) got in if they made a B or above. I got and A. It was easy to do even if you have been out of school for a while. The only ones that did not get in were the slackers who got low C's and D's. You have to take a skills test at the end in front of a state administrator to get your certificate. Everyone in my class passed and we had 26 people, so they dont leave anything out and make sure eveything is covered. Jenn

AND (i keep forgetting to put stuff in) They have something called Career Pathways that you should apply for. It pays for school, books and does help you find a job when you graduate. But CNA jobs are fairly easy to find because there is a high turnover rate in the field. (maybe I remembered everything this time!)

Hi,, this is straight out of the board of health website. Just call these places and see when the next class starts. Good luck



Nurse Aide Training Facilities
For SHELBY County
Facility Name: CONCORDE CAREER INSTITUTE
Facility Address: 5100 POPLAR AVE
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38137
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)761-9494
Approval Date: 10/22/1998
Expiration Date: 10/31/2009
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: MEMPHIS WORKS (UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY)
Facility Address: 4189 LEROY AVE
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38108
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)767-0922
Approval Date: 11/22/1999
Expiration Date: 04/30/2011
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CENTER AT MEMPHIS
Facility Address: 550 ALABAMA AVE.
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38105
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)527-8455
Approval Date: 02/28/1991
Expiration Date: 10/31/2010
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: BRIDGES
Facility Address: 477 NORTH 5TH STREET
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38105
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)527-5627
Approval Date: 10/22/1998
Expiration Date: 07/31/2010
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: APPLINGWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
Facility Address: 1536 APPLING CARE LANE
City/State/Zip: CORDOVA ,TN 38018
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)385-1803
Approval Date: 11/28/2000
Expiration Date: 05/31/2010
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: CAREER ACADEMY CNA TRAINING PROGRAM
Facility Address: 2600 POPLAR AVENUE, SUITE 415
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38112
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)761-4500
Approval Date: 03/11/2004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2010
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: COURT MANOR NURSING HOME
Facility Address: 1414 COURT AVENUE
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38104
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)272-2494
Approval Date: 01/18/2005
Expiration Date: 01/31/2011
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: ALPHA INSTITUTE FOR CNA TRAINING
Facility Address: 4466 ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD.
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38116
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)258-0838
Approval Date: 10/24/2006
Expiration Date: 10/31/2010
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: HOOKS JOB CORPS CENTER
Facility Address: 1555 MCALISTER AVENUE
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38116
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)396-2800
Approval Date: 11/19/2008
Expiration Date: 11/30/2010
Status: Active: Full Approval

Facility Name: MEMPHIS HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY
Facility Address: 1880 PROSPECT AVENUE
City/State/Zip: MEMPHIS ,TN 38106
County: SHELBY
Phone: (901)416-1950
Approval Date: 05/07/2009
Expiration Date: 05/31/2011
Status: Active: Full Approval

NHC in Somerville has a CNA program for people that intend to work there.
I believe Kirby Pines does it as well. I'd check into something at a LTC facility. I would imagine the training is better at one of the career schools but it is faster and free at the nursing homes.

check into nhc. i think they do the class for free too. yes, they want you to work there afterwards but you do not have to guarantee it