Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program – NE Tennessee Course
Cost: Free*
Contact:
(423) 431‑2622 (CNA2)
*Students must purchase solid navy-blue scrubs for labs and clinicals.
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Thank you for your interest in the free Tennessee Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program.
The Ballad Health Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program will present the basics of bedside patient care under the guidelines of federal and state requirements. Participants who successfully complete the course will meet criteria to sit for the Tennessee state certification examination. Ballad Health will cover the cost of the exam.
Tennessee class schedule
Class # | | End date | Classroom days & times | Location | Deadline to apply – external | Deadline to apply – internal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14/2024 | 12/3/2024 | Mon. & Tues. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 9/5/2024 | 9/30/2024 |
10/30/2024 | 12/26/2024 | Wed. & Thurs. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 9/26/2024 | 10/14/2024 |
11/11/2024 | 12/30/2024 | Mon. & Tues. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 10/3/2024 | 10/28/2024 |
12/4/2024 | 1/9/2025 | Wed. & Thurs. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 10/31/2024 | 12/14/2024 |
#1 | | 2/28/2024 | Mon. & Tue. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 12/16/2024 | 12/30/2024 |
#2 | | 4/14/2025 | Online/Hybrid | BTHS/ | Closed class | Closed class |
#3 | | 4/11/2025 | Online/Hybrid | Independent/ | 12/23/2024 | 1/6/2024 |
#4 | | 4/11/2025 | Fri. 4 pm – 8 pm & Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 pm | Blountville | 1/10/2025 | 1/17/2025 |
#5 | | 4/14/2025 | Mon. & Tues. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 1/27/2025 | 2/3/2025 |
#6 | | 5/9/2025 | Thurs. & Fri. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 2/20/2025 | 2/27/2025 |
#7 | | 6/30/2025 | Mon. 8 am – 8 pm | Blountville | 3/21/2025 | 3/24/2025 |
#8 | | 6/6/2025 | Wed. & Thurs. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 3/26/2025 | 4/2/2025 |
#9 | | 8/8/2025 | Online/Hybrid | Independent/ | 4/14/2025 | 4/28/2025 |
#10 | | 7/11/2025 | Mon. & Tues. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 5/5/2025 | 5/12/2025 |
#11 | | 8/1/2025 | Thurs. & Fri. 8 am – 4 pm | Science Hill High School | 5/29/2025 | 6/5/2025 |
#12 | | 8/1/2025 | Mon. – Wed. 8 am – 4 pm | Dobyns-Bennett | 6/9/2025 | 6/16/2025 |
#13 | | 8/14/2025 | Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 6/30/2025 | 7/7/2025 |
#14 | | 10/7/2025 | Mon. & Tues. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 7/21/2025 | 7/28/2025 |
#15 | | 10/7/2025 | Mon. – Thurs. 4 pm – 8 pm | Blountville | 7/28/2025 | 8/4/2025 |
#16 | | 10/31/2025 | Thurs. & Fri. 4 pm – 8 pm | Blountville | 8/21/2025 | 8/28/2025 |
#17 | | 12/19/2025 | Online/Hybrid | Independent/ | 8/18/2025 | 9/1/2025 |
#18 | | 12/5/2025 | Mon. 8 am – 8 pm | Blountville | 9/1/2025 | 9/8/2025 |
#19 | | 12/12/2025 | Thurs. & Fri. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 9/25/2025 | 10/2/2025 |
#20 | | 12/19/2025 | Mon. & Tues. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 10/13/2025 | 10/20/2025 |
#21 | | 1/9/2026 | Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 4 pm | Blountville | 11/17/2025 | 11/24/2025 |
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Course requirements
- At least 17 years of age and within 6 months of high school graduation
- High school diploma, GED or be within 6 months of graduation
- Completion of criminal/health-related board background check
- Compliant with Ballad Health vaccination policy and other health-related requirements
All requirements MUST BE MET to be accepted into this class.
Apply for our free CNA course
To apply for the Northeast Tennessee course, click the button below and complete the online application.
Once you've submitted your application, you'll need to complete the enrollment process (background check, physical with drug screen, etc.).
Course length
The course contains 60 hours classroom time with 40 hours supervised clinical time to follow. Evening and daytime classes are offered. Consult our schedule for details.
Course goals and objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate safe, competent care of long-term care and hospitalized patients.
A complete list of course goals and objectives will be provided during your class.