Mississippi CNA Certification Information
Mississippi is experiencing a shortage of CNAs to fill many positions in hospitals and long-term care facilities across the state. Because of this, many schools offer CNA Programs to supply the demand of CNAs. Those CNAs must meet the State and federal requirements to work as a nursing assistant in long-term care facilities.
State Contact Information for CNA Certification
Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry
PearsonVue – Nurse Aide
PO Box 13785
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3785
Phone #: 888-204-6213
Website
CNA Salary in Mississippi
- Between $18,720 to $22,880
- $9.10 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)
Mississippi CNA Programs & Training Information
A CNA training program in Mississippi must have at least 75 hours or more of classroom and clinical training combined. Some state-approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom and practical training.
Information in Mississippi
It is important to know that state regulations change often. This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency. Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.
If an approved CNA wishes to work in Mississippi the applicant must contact the Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry to obtain a transfer/reciprocity form. The form must be completed and submitted with documentations by mail. Applicant must have an active certification and have a good working status.
Renewal in Mississippi
To renew CNA Certification in Mississippi:
(1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out to the CNA2- 3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry.
(2) Requirements to be met:
- You must work a minimum of 8 hours as a nursing assistant in the past 24 months.
- You must be listed as good standing status in your registry
(3) Completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
To renew Expired CNA Certification in Mississippi:
(1) Contact Mississippi Nurse Aide Registry.
(2) If the registry provide form, completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
Mississippi Approved CNA Programs
Meridian Community College
910 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS 39307
Phone #: 601.483.8241
Toll Free #: 1.800.MCC.THE1
CNA Information: 601-484-8734
Email address: kethridg@meridiancc.edu
Website
- Cost is $1038.50 (Resident), $1728.50(Out-of-State) and $1928.50 (Out-of-Country) includes:
- Tuition
- Registration Fee
- Technology Fee
- Safe and Security Fee
- Accident Insurance
- Criminal Background Check
- Drug Testing
- HCA Lab
- Liability Insurance
- Certification Test Fee
- Sixteen (16) semester hours (Full time student is 12 semester hours or more) and it is only one (1) semester program.
Southwest Mississippi Community College
1156 College Drive
Summit, MS 39666
Admission: 601-276-2001
Website
- Cost is $1564 (Resident) and $2914 (Out-of-State Resident) includes:
- Tuition
- Student Services Fee
- Technology Fee
- Books
- State Certification Exam
- Immunizations
- Uniform and Accessories
- Sixteen (16) semester hours (Full time student has 12 semester hours or more)
Hinds Community College
1750 Chadwick Dr
Jackson, MI 39204-3490
Phone #: 601-376-4812
Website
- Cost (Fees are not included):
- $830 (Full time Resident)
- $1933 (Full time Out-of-State and Out-of-Country Student)
- Eighty (80) hour course
Coahoma Community College
3240 Friars Point Road
Clarksdale, MI 38614
Phone #: 622-627-2571
Website
- Cost is $450 includes book, tuition, uniform and CPR
- Consist of 80 hours training and it is a five (5) week program
Jones County Junior College
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
Phone #: (601) 477-4219
Fax #: (601) 477-4152
General Information: 601-477-4000
Admission: 601-477-4025
Email address: admissions@jcjc.edu
- Cost is $1060 (Resident) and $1086 (Out-of-State Resident) includes:
- Tuition
- Technology Fee
- Registration Fee
- Health Services Fee
- One semester class only and sixteen (16) semester hours
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba Campus
P.O. Box 158
Scooba, MS 39358
Phone #: 662.476.5039
Admission: 662-476-5000
CNA Program information: 662-476-5103 or 662-476-5088
Email address: jstennis@eastms.edu
Website
- Cost is $2720 includes:
- Registration Fee
- Matriculation Fee
- Room and Board
- Health Clinic Fee
- Parking Decal
- Health Care Assistant Fee
- Sixteen (16) semester hours
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