20 Best Cna Programs In Cleveland, OH (2022 Updated)

I enrolled in the Adult Cosmetology two year program here and from the start my experience was mediocre. During my time there I had teachers come and go, I had 3 teachers through out the program. The first 'instructor' for the first year was more interested in being your friend then a teacher. Talked poorly about other students when they were not around and was more interested in getting her own hair colored the majority of the time instead of teaching. She favorited students and had a lack of caring. Our second instructor was there for a couple months and I had sadly learned more from her in those few months then I had with my first instructor. Our third instructor was the best by far, if only we had had her from the beginning. Now the school itself is shady. A few students and myself were prepared to graduate in July until the head of the Adult Education program came to us and said we had to be done with the program by June, 4 weeks prior. If we did not finish that was on us. I would not recommend this school to ANYONE. Find a better school that will provide you with the best education possible and is worth your money.Marissa Walczak

I was in the cosmetology program graduate in 2019 and I’ve been recommending Polaris to everyone! Best schooling I’ve ever done. my instructor ms.hasan was the best teacher I’ve ever had,she really cared about her students and making sure everyone got everything and made sure you brought the best out of you. She a very caring and loving person and I would not be the stylist/person I am if it wasn’t for her. Every program here is amazing and sets you up for success. Polaris changed my life in the best way possible and I feel confident for the rest of my life with the education and career I got from here.(my hair instagram to show how amazing the program is)savannah baher

BEST experience EVER!!!! Polaris has the BEST staff from the certification programs instructors to the aspire an office staff. These people really care about you an they will go to the moon to help you. I wish they had more programs cause i will go back. I will advise you if your looking for career or career change an your interested in one of Polaris programs GO FOR IT!!!! You will not regret it!!! I love this school so much ill be sending my daughter to Polaris for high school an for her to take one of their programs an im thinking ahead cause my daughter only in 6 grade. GREAT STAFF!!!!!Bianca Hill

Hello everyone, I have recently been excepted into the 175th class that begins April 2019. I wanted to give a little insight on my experience so far. I surfed the internet for reviews and comments about CSPN, to my surprise I didn't find many if any useful reviews, which I would say is a good thing. Most people only review there bad experiences, so I would like to give my honest review on my experience thus far. First I searched around for different LPN programs, there's only a handful out there. Then I reviewed CSPN website and gathered all the information that was provided and came up with a couple of questions to call and ask the school about. I spoke with Amy who is the admissions coordinator. She was so polite and helpful, and she remembered my name and addressed me as such the whole time I interacted with her. After making sure I met the requirements for enrollment which was outlined on there website in great detail, I located all the information that I would need to process my application. Then I reviewed the information on the entrance exam, I set aside roughly a month to study because I was a little hesitant on what would truly be on the exam. i did call and spoke with Amy again to ask a couple of questions about the entrance exam and she was very helpful with my questions and made sure I understood everything. I can say CSPN did provide a great deal of information to prepare for the exam. I scheduled my entrance exam from there website and paid online as well. This process was very easy. I received a text message reminding me of my exam as well. On exam day I was very excited and eager to take the exam. The exam was provided in paper format which I was so happy about. I'm not a computer exam type of person. To my shock and surprise the exam was exactly what CSPN said it would be, don't over think the information provided, don't distrust what was stated that would be on the exam. The exam is exactly the information stated by CSPN to study. After everyone was done completing the exam your scores was provided to you the same day, so no waiting at all. The next step is to attend an information session, which will go over all your financial aid information and give you time to ask any questions. After submitting my application and providing all the information requested, within a week or so I received my acceptance letter. I was over the moon. So far I have had a wonderful experience with CSPN admissions process and I look forward to every aspect and encounter being exactly the same. I will post another review after my new student orientation. I hope this review was helpful to anyone thinking of attending CSPN.FS Connell

One of the worst schools I ever went too. They were very downgrading. They would alway remind us to look around the class room because l lot of us weren't going to make it to the end of the program, every chance that they could get! Im talking about second week in to the program ! The Executive Director Michelle Altshuler was very prejudice towards us the African-American students. She would say things like " Were not on the streets anymore, we’re in a class room ". Let me remind you this is a private school and they hand pick each student individually. Again I’m talking about the second or third week into the program all the African-American students got escorted out of the school by the executive director Michelle Altshuler and a police officer but the caucasian student were just asked to leave for the day (nicely) they didn’t get escorted out. They were also allowed to stay in the class room to study while us the black students were scream at the get out the class room and find somewhere else to study. This happened before we got escorted out . All Because a caucasian students felt that she getting bullied, and don't get my wrong I’m a grown adult I don’t promote bulling. Ive witness what bullying can do to the person every day on social media, but in this scenario that was not the case. This student was an attention seeker and just wanted to be seen. Every day after that we the students face a new Challenge every day when we walked through those classroom doors. The way they talked to us was just crazy ! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE. They treated us horribly and we didn't even attend the program a whole month before all this started. I m convinced that they take down all the bad reviews because I have yet to see a bad review, but had people come up to me and say that is was a bad school after expressing the situation to them.keeping up with chanel

I am almost done with the first level, and i honestly have to say out of all the schools I’ve dealt with previously, this one is by far the best. If you are the type of person who genuinely is passionate to become a nurse, then you will absolutely benefit from this facility and the ladies who i have had the pleasure of calling my instructors thus far. There are some minor things that im sure many people would not like, but like i said if you are in this for the right reasons then you know it is done with good purpose and preparation in mind to send out nurses that will continue to do right by their reputation. They have a very big holistic/health based foundation to their classes and methods which i love, and communication is open, they go out of their way to make sure everyone succeeds and understands the material. If you come into this with the intention on putting studying on the back burner, or doing the bare minimum then expect to struggle, it is a 12 month course and alot of material. As long as you prioritize accordingly (especially with home life, children, etc) you will be successful. You have to invest in yourself and education the way you are into the school upon enrollment. This time will fly by, and as long as you treat your education as the ground works to your future, and the standards of the future care of your patients, then not only will you enjoy the school, you’ll enjoy learning which will make it even easier to comprehend and get through it. Best of luck to all my future nurses out there !Kiera Mastache

When I came into tour the campus I wasn't set on enrolling. The admission staff made me feel so at ease that I signed up and enrolled that day. Ever since that day everyone at Ross has made me feel so at home. I enjoy every day that I go to school and learn more about my chosen class. I am looking forward to continuing with my education in the new year at Ross. I am also so grateful for all the staff that has made this decision one of the easiest.Cindy Guenther

I recently just graduate from Ross, at first I thought I was having an overall great experience until I was almost to the end . My externship wasn’t all that great, Everything went down hill ,. After I graduated instead of someone reaching out to me to let me know what I’m supposed to do next , I was the one sending out emails. I just felt the communication wasn’t there at all.Yanitza Osorio

I liked how fast past and hands on it was but the attendance rules are a little crazy especially when you have personal circumstances that require time off and you aren't given any sympathy. It would be nice to have more understanding teachers or higher ups that could help out a little better when you are going through a time that you need the help the most, like having a baby.Mariya Molina

CCA is not only extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise, but they also introduce a whole new approach to the teaching aspect of the course. Attending CCA was the first time I've had any schooling in almost 20 years. I was very intimidated in the beginning. But the relaxed atmosphere created a better learning environment for me. The information was complexed. But the instructor, Mrs. Tamika Jones's technique of teaching makes complicated things very simple & plain. This made the curriculum easier to understand & ingest at a fast pace. Mr. Dionta Jones is a man of wisdom & understanding. He dropped in on a few classes and taught us a couple of lessons that absolutely changed my mind & my life in that moment. I'm privileged to have met Mr. & Mrs. Jones. This experience was more than just school. It was life applied to it. I highly recommend Community Connections Academy.Terrance Wheeler

Really great teachers! I love the enthusiasm and the care they have for all the students. They supply everything and the resources. They will sit with you one on one if you need assistance with anything. They are great people to work with and can really get the job done. Their number one goal is to see you succeed and they will try their best to do that. No matter who you are or what's your background they can help you succed!Kiara

Great Learning Environment ! The Instructor is fantastic and very helpful . She makes sure you understand what is being taught before moving on to the next subject and answers questions very thourough . If you want or need a hands on experience , affordable program and want the best learning experience I recommend CCA !Andrea Holstein

I am so happy I picked Jessica’s STNA program!! Listen when I tell you she is so so very helpful, she will spend as much individual time you may need so you can pass successfully!! I hadn’t been in school for 19 years and the effort she put into her class I never had anything less than a B! Jessica is very professional, very bright and understanding. And after you pass her class she offers help with refreshing your skills before the state test. I’m so blessed to have been part of her class. Thank you for everything Jessica…Heather Young

Excellent I had a great experience and had fun doing it my classmates was really nice helpful and Jessica was an amazing instructor she made sure everybody understood what she was teaching she make teaching look so easy overall she is down for her students she always there for us after hours and always willing to help I recommend this program to anybody❤️tiffany crosby

Jessica is a great instructor. She is organized, responsive, and able to clearly explain complex topics. Thank you so much for caring about both what you’re teaching and how you teach it. If your looking for an STNA class this is one the you would want to go to 10/10Aaliyah Higdon

I would HIGHLY recommend Solutions Premier to anyone looking to become an STNA. The STNA course was completed in a reasonable amount of time for a really reasonable price. I truly don't know where the poor ratings I saw are coming from. You can tell Mrs. Brenda is knowledgeable in the field, and she finds a way to make the class enjoyable. You can also tell she is a genuinely good, kind-hearted person, who really cares about her students and patient-care, as well. She really wants you to succeed in the class and the field, and she will go the extra mile to help you do that.Cela Boesche

This is my second time obtaining my license. My first one expired. I had the best training here with mrs geneva our teacher in the morning she’s so sweet and she knows her stuff. Mrs Brenda in the afternoon she’s amazing and she really cares about all her students doing their best, and knowing what their doing she is number One I would recommend everybody I know to solutions!! I have never felt more at home I almost wish the program was longer lol 😂 thank you mrs geneva and mrs Brenda you two are one of a kind!_galorenicolebeauty_

I took the 2 weeks course which was just right to learn all the information required to take your state test. The class was small and we accomplished a lot. The instructors were knowledgeable and personable. The location is ideal and the classrooms are spacious with everything you need to complete your course. They are also very flexible regarding payment. If you are looking for a school to get your STNA training, I 100% recommend.Clydia Craig

I highly recommend people to come here and take the Phlebotomy course with Ms. English. The process of applying to the program was good, Ms. Myles and Mr. Wilson were thorough with the program requirements, graduation, class work, and externship. Ms. English was knowledgeable in the subject, answer every single questions the student had and she will make sure you understand and remember everything so you can pass the test and do your externship.Nohelia Morales

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! They really help you if you apply yourself. I applied for the Adult Program for Phlebotomy, I was so happy I got accepted!! You are applying for a Scholarship, everything is paid for. (Drive and determination excluded) I was referred by someone who completed the program and she gave it great reviews, now it is my turn to give it great reviews. Apply, you wont be disappointed Mrs. Kate is great, Thank God for NEWBRIDGERichee Cunningham

New Bridge Cleveland is a warm inviting establishment that offers a variety of programs for youth and adults. The youth program is so beautiful because it allows the students to use different art techniques. The adult programs teaches different medical fields. This is a very good nonprofit organization. The staff here is phenomenal and love what they do. It's a hidden gem in Cleveland!!Brai Poston

ATTENTION!! ANYONE INTERESTED IN THIS ACADEMY PLEASE READ THIS!! As the old saying goes "If I could give this 0 stars, I would!" First of all I can only speak on their phlebotomy program because that is the program I attended/completed. DO NOT join this academy. I wouldn't say no one should but if you plan on working in a hospital/clinical setting you will not make it by going through this academy. Which of course they do not tell you!! They even speak about the hospital setting in their lectures. This school does not give you the proper experience to be able to have a successful career in phlebotomy. They like to say other programs like Tri C just want your money, but trust me cheaper is not always mean better. At least with Tri C you can actually go further! And you end up wasting your money coming here. If you do decide to come here you can work at places like Quest Diagnostics and Octapharma Plasma but that is about it. They even tell you that you can get certified through NHA or AMCA. But this school is not even on the NHA's list of programs. Trust me, save yourself $650,and just invest it at Tri C, maybe even Lakeland. Just make sure the program is accredited through NAACLS so you can sit for the ASCP certification exam, which hospitals and clinics accept. And just to reiterate, I know all of this for a fact. I have family in HR at one of Cleveland's major hospitals and this information was shared with me when I questioned my application rejections. They even said they told this academy to stop sending their students to them, therefore having to have them deliver the bad news when questioned. And also, the only reason I kept this anonymous is because like I said I finished this program and they have my information/contacts and I don't need them contacting me for telling the truth about this company. P.S. they make you write a review on the teacher and the school in order to complete the program!Anonymous Fernandez

I started this program looking to further my career in the medical field and better myself and to be able to provide adequately for my family.. The program was unorganized the instructor quit.. The test was on chapters we hadn’t even went over.. The building had paint, wood and nails every where when I walked in.. The syllabus was all wrong.. I paid out of pocket my initial fee too start which was $300 and I withdrew from this program and they did not refund me my money.Lai Lai gurl World And fam

This place lacks professionalism, the online class we have to take was terrible, and for the amount of money you have to pay to come here you can find something 100x's better. So yourself a favor and save the 470 dollars and get your CNA certification somewhere else. The only thing I good about this place are the instructors and I'm sorry they have to work here.Joseph Fagan

I attended Fortis College back in 2011/2012, and I loved every minute while I was there. I was blessed to have such great instructors. All had experiences in the field of Criminal Justice, and were very knowledgeable about the learning material. Not only was it a great learning environment, it was also a fun environment. The instructors set a stage for the students to WANT to be involved. It was a joy to go to school whilst attending Fortis. All the staff made it their goal to see you succeed. All were very personable, and it felt like being apart of a family. If you had any problems (I rarely had any) there were countless of individuals you could go see and get them resolved. I loved how they had award ceremonies after each semester. They recognized all our efforts and hard-work, and it was always a great feeling to be one of those persons. The atmosphere was always positive. I've made lasting friendships not only with other fellow students, but instructors as well. If you are thinking about attending Fortis College, I encourage you to enroll. It was the best decision I made. I'm now attending a University to obtain my bachelor's degree, and many of the credits I received at Fortis transferred. So if that is one of your worries, worry no more.Seema Hagen

I started my education here when it was NIT in 2001, the instructors were great knowledgeable, and I was placed in a job on the day of graduation. In 2004 I returned to upgrade my Diploma to an Associate Degree, I only had to retake 1 course and my Gen Eds and was completed, again the instructors were fantastic, knowledgeable, and truly provided me the help I needed to succeed one on one, this is something I would not have received from a big University. I have been employed by Fortis since 2005, as an instructor, and in the mean time went back to college for my Bachelor's and Master's at another University, however that University accepted all of my credits from my education at Fortis. I am grateful for NIT/Fortis in all they have done to help me on my journey from Financial Aid to Career Services the experience was great!Melissa Fullen

I graduated from this college in 2012, and my mother also graduated from this college several years ago. My mother and I both had a great experience while attending Fortis College. Fortis College teachers and staff are very supportive of ALL their students to graduate and work in their career field. At this college location they had friendly and dedicated teachers .The classes were in a comfortable and more focused setting with up to about 20 students in each class. Barbara M as the Director of Career Services has been there for many years, she is very helpful with finding you a job in your field. I highly recommend attending this college for your career choice.Bianca W.

My experience in the stna class is one I will never forget! Had an amazing teacher the staff were so friendly I looked forward to being there I have learned so much more then I thought I knew about taking care of another human being I learned hands on what it was like for a person to lose Independence and feel what another human being feels when they can no longer do for themselves. Thank you to everyone at companions you do make a differenceNancy Mcdougale

I was Karen's first student and I loved it! I took the 4-week class because I, personally, like to spread my work out rather than cramming it into two weeks. I had 2 morning clinical's and 2 afternoon clinical's at Jackson Ridge where I work now. My favorite part was the hands on work. You teach the teacher just like it says on her website. She is very understanding and will help you with any questions or concerns you may have! I am now an STNA and have been working since December 25th!Hannah Hall

One of the best classes you can take, not only does the teacher make you feel confident in yourself but the teacher also gives you real world applications to the work you training in, give you the time and actually cares on how you do in the field. A real 10/10 classKevin McBride

I honestly do not know where to start… I’m just going to say if you are indecisive on choosing AHH STNA SCHOOL. Sign up TODAY! Mrs.Keysha & Ms.Brittany were both excellent teachers. I moved from NY & called last minute & Mrs.Keysha fit me in with no problem. You can ask is the sky blue in this class & your teachers will never make you feel bad about asking any question. The 3 week course was intense however, you are given all the material & support you need to pass! They treated everyone like family I am 90% sure nobody probably felt “out of place.” I can go on & on about this school. I look forward to seeing what Mrs.Keysha adds to the program in a few years I can honestly see her being on a billboard as one of the most accredited nursing programs in a few years! Oh yea & it’s black owned 😉. Thankyou so much Mrs.Keysha & Ms.Brittany this was such a amazing experience. – A 2021 AHH alumniMar Kaya

After careful research I decided to choose A Healing Hand STNA School& let me say I’m so happy that I did. I was very satisfied with my selection, the schedule, the curriculum, the support from the staff& my other class members. This is my second time attending a STNA program but I’m just as satisfied with this class as I was with my first class over 13 years ago. I feel very confident that I’ll be passing my state board test in the next couple weeks. I loved having Ms Brittany as my instructor she was very knowledgeable about the things she taught us& allowed us to ask as many questions as we needed. Thank you A Healing Hand for helping me get back in to my passion. If you’re thinking about attending this school then you’ve definitely found the right one.Kendra Baskerville

It took me a long time to find a good Stna school that was fair in price and met all my personal needs to be able to go to class and I was overly thrilled to be apart of this school and my class. It was very detailed and informative. All subject were covered well and skills preformed with as much detail as possible. Any questions I had I was given an answer to fast. My instructors were very helpful and understand of my situations, if I had any, occur at home and allowed me to be able to manage that along with school and never fall behind. I truly feel they set me up for success here at this school and I’m beyond grateful for the amazing people I had train me and the class I have grown so close to in such a short time.Summer Pyatt

Everything I heard about the Med Cert Training center is TRUE! This place is professionally run, the registration process was quick and pain-free (Mrs. Myers), the classroom environment setting was clean and had more than enough space, lighting, and up to date mannequins. (no creepy basement dungeons or out dated "Annies") The instructor (Terrance) was fantastic! Very professional and managed to cover everything without being boring. He provided one-on-one assistance to those having difficulty and checked on everyone individually to make sure things were being done properly. Will continue to return here for CPR training and will DEFINITELY recommend to others!!! Would give 10 STARS if possible!!!!!A j

I was intimated at first when I signed up for a 2-week course because I knew that it was going to be fast paced and packed with information. But rest assured Mrs. Nortey goes above and beyond in teaching you the realistic ways of the field. So be prepared to take notes and engage in real life scenarios she sets up for you. No one is going to hold your hand through the class so you have to be prepared to study and read read read on your own time. I promise its going to make retaining information a lot easier. Things that helped me: Bring flashcards DAY 1 of class. Be on time EVERYDAY. I’m proud to say I passed the written and skills State Test on my first try. Thank you Mrs. Nortey!Valeria Espinosa

I learned so much in this class. The way that medical terminology and the process is taught helped me more than I imagined a 2 week course could. The instructors were amazing and I can't say enough about my positive experience. I passed my test the first time! Not only did I pass I passed with 100% across the board! If you're looking for an amazing program, knowledge and affordable training this is it.Heather Cruz

I took this class this pass July and let me tell you Mrs. Fisher is the teacher You would want to go to learn all the necessarily information there is on the nursing state test. The class is easy if you are dedicated and willing to learn. The information she gave me in my notebook is a keeper and it does help along the way for those majoring in nursing.Kayla Henderson

Changing my review yet again… Yes, there was technical and communication difficulties at the start but once you get through all that you do get a good quality education. So once you get past all the initial back and forth you'll need all you need to know, and more and is instructed in such a way that it's easy to comprehend. Well done…Kaustubha Das

Ms Fisher is a good person and teacher. Before my class she was hard to get in contact with but it’s because she is only one person and busy. She will help however she can & she made me feel comfortable & not dumb. I passed both portions of my test on the first try. Ms Fisher set me up to succeed and I am grateful she was my teacher.Kay Marie

I attended from 06-08 1 year and 7 months. I was at the old center and i was at the new center. This place is horrible. Staff was unprofessional constantly. Staff condoned the mis treatment of students. The director didnt care. I have been trying to get an original form of my high school diploma for 10 years sent letters, emails called did everything i could to get it and they still havent sent it. I have been held back in life because no one here has their job in order and does their job properly. Stay far far far away from this place it isnt a school its like jail. I was able to walk back into center drunk at 17 multiple times. I was able to smoke weed on property multiple times security doesnt care. Its just a job to the lot of them. I have never used any education i obtained at this facility. Food taste like jail food. The eggs where rubber. Food made you sick. I was able to get away with alot of things while attending cjcc. If you care about the safety of your life or your childs life, you wont attempt to attend this horrific place. Its nothing but ghetto. Nothing but staff that do not care. The only thing they care about is a paycheck!Tonie Cooper

Gold bracelet came up missing, dude walked out of dorm with my T-Shirt on. Couple disrespectful incidents with employees. Make up rules as they go, food is okay but not many healthy options. Not much free time to yourself. Students treat the school like a highschool with all the drama and popularity. Only get to leave campus once on weekends, only paid $23 every two weeks. Forced to attend meetings and other non sense or threatened to get removed from program although curriculum may not always be needed for you. Good school but could use some serious improvements. Majority of the staff actually really does care about you.T W

I graduated from this program in 2015. I got my diploma and an STNA license. Today I am making 25 an hour and looking for nursing college programs! This program helped me out so much. Get your diploma and a trade while you’re young I’m 27 now and own two trucks have my own apartment and my own money! Thanks Cleveland Job Corp! Shout out to my STNA instructor ms widener! Get in and get out that’s all you have to do and you will be so greatful in the future.PrettyLil Ni

I can’t say enough about this school. I took my stna training program here. Mrs. Myers-Nortey was my instructor. She is absolutely amazing!!! Her classes were lively. She always had us laughing. She also challenged us too with scenarios we could potentially see out in the field. Mrs. Myers-Nortey is a very knowledgeable nurse and instructor. You’d be a fool not to take her class. I passed my state test the first try after finishing the stna program. If you’re thinking about taking an stna training program, look no further.Xtradopamine !

I took my STNA classes here in Akron. The class was great yet i had an issue with one of the instructors. She smacked my butt while I was doing a skill when I reported it to Med-cert no one got back to me, I didn't even receive a generic message back. Good class, horrible experience, I won't be back simply because my sexual harassment issue was never even addresses so thank for that!Sabriah Brown

The instructor was so helpful and full of advise and knowledge hands down one of the best nursing classes there are out right now the teacher Mrs Nortey was what you call one of a kind someone who really cares and strive for greatness in this career 5 stars would highly recommend i learned so much i didn’t know and I have been a aid for 3 years I really enjoyed and loved the classBread Winner

Never again!!! Very unprofessional and rude. I was left alone throughout the course of my time in their program. My aunt recommended them to me and I was so excited about starting the class but once I started i was very shocked and surprise by their professionalism. It started out with three of us in the class and I ended up being the last one standing because I didn't want to give up on them I was giving them the benefit of the doubt. And was left very disappointed. I made it through clinicals with another group of individuals and what was shocking to me was they had the same similar story that had. Well I never received my certificate and when I went on to ask about it I was confronted about me leaving a bad review and I have text messages that was so unprofessionalN R

I attended Phoneix Healthcare Institute and when I was there I loved it…. They where very helpful deciated to the students to make sure you know what your doing .. as well as to be successful when you leave the program and they always went the extra mile. It was more than a Nursing Program when I attended they made u feel welcomed like a second home but definitely stayed on you!!! I definitely would get discouraged at times thinking and feeling like I couldn't do or achieve it but it most definitely was worth it they believed in me and im most definitely Proud to say I'm a student from Phoenix…eleanor alston

When I came to Phoenix I wasn't sure if I would be cut out for the medical field. I was giving a tour of the school and I talk to Mrs.Barens and let her know how I felt she then told me that she believes in me…to make a long story short her words I have kept in my head.I have completed my classes and passed all my boards and I am now a certified STNA. I had a phenomenal experience at Phoenix and I would Recommend this school any day…kizzie simmons