State Registered Nurse Aide Training Program (SRNA)

Nurse aides—also known as SRNAs, Certified Nurse Aides (CNA), Medicaid Nurse Aides or nursing assistants—help patients of all ages perform basic daily tasks. They work under a licensed nurse’s supervision and play a vital role on the patients' care team as they have extensive daily contact with each patient.  

Nurse aides can work in hospitals, home health, nursing homes, assisted living, personal care, correctional institutions or any other long-term care settings. Employment opportunities and demand are growing in all sectors.

To become an SRNA, you must complete an approved SRNA training program and pass Kentucky's Nurse Aide competency evaluation/exam through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. After passing, you will be listed on the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry and allowed to work as a SRNA.

To register for any SRNA courses, visit this page. Search SRNA to view a full list of course options.

Each course page includes a registration button. If you are a UK student, please login with your linkblue ID to continue. If you are not a UK student, please register for a new account. Once you are logged in with your linkblue ID or your newly created account login, you may complete your registration and pay.

Each course page also includes course cost, descriptions, requirements, a pre-course checklist, and more. 

• Effective 7/1/2024: $800
  • Includes course fee, book rental, and background check.
  • State testing and CPR training is not included.

       **fees are subject to change