CNA student assisting a patient at a licensed healthcare facility in Indianapolis

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Indiana state certification in 6 weeks. Clinical rotations at licensed facilities. State exam proctored on-site.

6 Weeks

Duration

30–40

Hours / Week

hybrid

Delivery

Credentials

Program Overview

Elevate's CNA program prepares you for the Indiana state Certified Nursing Assistant exam in 6 weeks. You complete supervised clinical rotations at licensed healthcare facilities and sit for the state exam on-site — no separate testing center required.

CNAs are in high demand across Indiana hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. Most graduates receive job offers before or immediately after completing the program. Starting pay ranges from $16–$20/hr in the Indianapolis metro area.

How It Works

1
Apply
Submit your application online. No prior healthcare experience required.
2
Enroll
Complete enrollment paperwork and background check. Confirm funding or self-pay.
3
Train
6 weeks of classroom instruction, skills lab, and supervised clinical rotations at licensed facilities.
4
Credential
Sit for the Indiana state CNA written and skills exam, proctored on-site at Elevate.
5
Employment
Receive job placement support and direct introductions to healthcare employer partners.

Credentials You Earn

Indiana State CNA Certification

Indiana State Department of Health

State-issued certification required to work as a nursing assistant in Indiana. Listed on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry.

CPR/AED Certification

American Red Cross

Required for all healthcare workers. Covers adult, child, and infant CPR plus AED operation.

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

OSHA

Required training for all healthcare workers who may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids.

Funding & Payment

This Program May Cost You $0

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is approved for federal and state workforce funding. Eligible Indiana residents can have 100% of tuition, books, and certification exam fees covered through programs like WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant, FSSA IMPACT, Job Ready Indy. Eligibility is based on income, employment status, and other factors determined by your local workforce office.

WIOA — approved training provider

Workforce Ready Grant — approved training provider

FSSA IMPACT — approved training provider

Job Ready Indy — approved training provider

How to Check Your Eligibility:

1Visit www.indianacareerconnect.com and create an account
2Search for "Elevate for Humanity" under training providers
3Schedule an appointment with your local WorkOne office to complete an eligibility assessment
4Once approved, your WorkOne case manager will issue a training voucher — you pay nothing

Indiana Career Connect Call Us: (317) 314-3757

WorkOne Locations (Indianapolis Area)

WorkOne Indy — West

3400 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 916-4600

WorkOne Indy — East

2511 E 46th St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 916-4600

EmployIndy

1845 W 18th St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 639-4400

WorkOne Express — Library

40 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 275-4100

Don't Qualify for Funding? We Have Options.

If you don't qualify for WIOA or other workforce funding, you can still enroll. We offer flexible self-pay options so cost is never a barrier to your career:

Payment plan — choose your down payment and weekly amount
Affirm — monthly financing, 0% APR available, instant decision
Sezzle — 4 interest-free payments every 2 weeks
Pay in full — one-time payment at sale price $1,850
Employer sponsorship — your employer can pay directly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior healthcare experience?+

No. The program starts from the beginning. You need a high school diploma or GED, a clean background check, and the ability to pass a physical exam.

Is the state exam included?+

Yes. The Indiana state CNA written and skills exam is proctored on-site at Elevate during Week 6. The exam fee is included in tuition or covered by funding when applicable.

What funding is available?+

CNA is funded through the FSSA IMPACT program for eligible SNAP and TANF recipients. Many students pay $0. Eligibility is determined through FSSA intake. Self-pay tuition is $2,500 (currently on sale for $1,850). BNPL financing available through Affirm and Sezzle.

Where are the clinical rotations?+

Clinical rotations are completed at licensed Indiana healthcare facilities partnered with Elevate. Specific sites are assigned based on cohort scheduling and facility availability.

How quickly can I get a job after graduating?+

Most Elevate CNA graduates receive job offers before or immediately after completing the program. Indianapolis-area healthcare employers actively recruit from our cohorts.

Program Overview

How It Works

Apply

Submit your application online. No prior healthcare experience required.

Enroll

Complete enrollment paperwork and background check. Confirm funding or self-pay.

Train

6 weeks of classroom instruction, skills lab, and supervised clinical rotations at licensed facilities.

Credential

Sit for the Indiana state CNA written and skills exam, proctored on-site at Elevate.

Employment

Receive job placement support and direct introductions to healthcare employer partners.

Credentials You Earn

Indiana State CNA Certification

Indiana State Department of Health

State-issued certification required to work as a nursing assistant in Indiana. Listed on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry.

CPR/AED Certification

American Red Cross

Required for all healthcare workers. Covers adult, child, and infant CPR plus AED operation.

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

OSHA

Required training for all healthcare workers who may be exposed to blood or bodily fluids.

Funding & Payment

This Program May Cost You $0

WIOA — approved training provider

Workforce Ready Grant — approved training provider

FSSA IMPACT — approved training provider

Job Ready Indy — approved training provider

How to Check Your Eligibility:

1Visit www.indianacareerconnect.com and create an account
2Search for "Elevate for Humanity" under training providers
3Schedule an appointment with your local WorkOne office to complete an eligibility assessment
4Once approved, your WorkOne case manager will issue a training voucher — you pay nothing

Indiana Career Connect Call Us: (317) 314-3757

WorkOne Locations (Indianapolis Area)

WorkOne Indy — West

3400 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 916-4600

WorkOne Indy — East

2511 E 46th St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 916-4600

EmployIndy

1845 W 18th St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 639-4400

WorkOne Express — Library

40 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 275-4100

Don't Qualify for Funding? We Have Options.

If you don't qualify for WIOA or other workforce funding, you can still enroll. We offer flexible self-pay options so cost is never a barrier to your career:

Payment plan — choose your down payment and weekly amount
Affirm — monthly financing, 0% APR available, instant decision
Sezzle — 4 interest-free payments every 2 weeks
Pay in full — one-time payment at sale price $1,850
Employer sponsorship — your employer can pay directly

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior healthcare experience?+

No. The program starts from the beginning. You need a high school diploma or GED, a clean background check, and the ability to pass a physical exam.

Is the state exam included?+

Yes. The Indiana state CNA written and skills exam is proctored on-site at Elevate during Week 6. The exam fee is included in tuition or covered by funding when applicable.

What funding is available?+

Where are the clinical rotations?+

Clinical rotations are completed at licensed Indiana healthcare facilities partnered with Elevate. Specific sites are assigned based on cohort scheduling and facility availability.

How quickly can I get a job after graduating?+

Most Elevate CNA graduates receive job offers before or immediately after completing the program. Indianapolis-area healthcare employers actively recruit from our cohorts.