CNA Classes Near Millington, TN

Closest Accredited CNA Training to Millington & Tipton County — Career Academy, Memphis

Last updated: August 2026

20 Miles from Millington. State-Approved. 4-Week Day or 6-Week Evening.

There are no accredited CNA programs inside Millington city limits, and none in Tipton County. The nearest in-person CNA training for north-Shelby and Tipton County residents is Career Academy in East Memphis — about 20 miles south, straight down US-51. The program runs 4 weeks (day) or 6 weeks (evening), costs $1,350 all-inclusive, and requires no GED.

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The Drive, From Millington and Tipton County

We're at 3355 Poplar Avenue, Suite 100G in East Memphis, off Poplar near Highland. Most students from the north come down US-51 (Danny Thomas) and cut east on Poplar. Times below are outside rush hour.

Starting Point	Distance	Typical Drive
Millington	~20 miles	30–35 min
Atoka	~26 miles	35–40 min
Munford	~29 miles	38–45 min
Drummonds	~24 miles	33–40 min
Covington	~40 miles	50–60 min
Ripley	~55 miles	70–80 min

Straight talk: from Millington, Atoka, Munford or Drummonds this is an ordinary Memphis commute, and the day program is only 20 trips total. From Covington it is a longer run, and from Ripley the evening program means driving home after 9 PM — students on that end of the county usually pick the day cohort for exactly that reason. Free on-site parking either way.

No License Transfer, No Reciprocity Paperwork

Students commuting from Mississippi have to file a reciprocity application before they can work in an MS facility. Tipton County students do not. You train under Tennessee's 120-hour standard, you sit for the Tennessee state exam at our campus, and the certification is valid statewide — Millington, Covington, Ripley, or anywhere else in Tennessee.

Your name goes on the Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry, which employers check before hiring. See how the Tennessee registry works.

NSA Mid-South Families

Naval Support Activity Mid-South is in Millington and is one of the largest single employers in Tennessee, home to Navy Personnel Command and Navy Recruiting Command. For military spouses stationed there, CNA training is one of the faster routes into a credential that transfers when you move.

MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) can cover CNA training for eligible military spouses, and VA education benefits may apply for eligible veterans and dependents. Mention it on your application and we will handle the paperwork routing — see tuition assistance options.

Where Millington and Tipton County CNAs Work

The county's healthcare employment is anchored by one hospital plus long-term care, with Memphis hospital systems a commute south for higher-paying roles.

Employer	Type	Note
Baptist Memorial Hospital–Tipton	Hospital	1995 Highway 51 S, Covington — the county's main hospital.
Naval Support Activity Mid-South	Federal / on-base	Millington. One of Tennessee's largest single employers.
Tipton County skilled nursing	Long-term care	Nursing and assisted-living facilities across Covington, Munford, Atoka.
Millington-area assisted living	Long-term care	Residential care communities in north Shelby County.
Memphis hospital systems	Commute south	Baptist, Methodist Le Bonheur, Regional One, Memphis VA.

For Memphis-area pay by employer, see our CNA Salary in Memphis breakdown.

Schedule Options for North-Shelby and Tipton Commuters

4-Week Day Program

Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–2:30 PM. Twenty trips total, and you're driving home in daylight. The usual pick for Covington, Ripley and anyone further out.

$1,350 · 120 hours · 20 in-person days

6-Week Evening Program

Mon–Fri, 5:00–9:00 PM. Keep your day job in Millington or on base, then come down for class. Best if you're within about 30 minutes.

$1,350 · 120 hours · 30 in-person days

What's Included in the $1,350 Tuition

CNA training textbook

Clinical skills supplies

CPR/BLS certification

Tennessee state exam registration

24 clinical skills sign-offs

State exam prep review

Payment plan: 3 × $450, no interest, no payment before your first day. Workforce funding through WIOA, SNAP E&T, VA, and MyCAA may cover full tuition — see if you qualify.

Ready to Start? New Cohorts Every Month.

Twenty miles down US-51, and you're certified in 4–6 weeks.

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CNA Classes Near Millington — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there CNA classes in Millington, TN?

There are no accredited CNA programs inside Millington city limits. The closest accredited CNA training for Millington and Tipton County residents is Career Academy in East Memphis — roughly 20 miles south, typically a 30- to 35-minute drive down US-51. Career Academy is approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and is a registered Tennessee state exam testing site, so you train and test at the same campus.

How far is Career Academy from Millington?

Career Academy is at 3355 Poplar Avenue, Suite 100G in East Memphis — about 20 miles from central Millington. The usual route is US-51 (Danny Thomas) south, then east on Poplar. Typical drive time is 30 to 35 minutes outside rush hour. From Covington it is roughly 40 miles, and from Ripley roughly 55 miles. Free on-site parking is available at the campus.

Is the drive from Tipton County worth it for CNA training?

That depends on where in the county you start. From Millington, Atoka, or Munford the drive is comparable to a normal Memphis commute, and the 4-week day program means only 20 trips total. From Covington it is a longer haul, and from Ripley or Halls the evening program — which ends at 9 PM — makes for a late drive home. Tipton and Lauderdale County students on the far end often choose the day program specifically to avoid driving back at night.

Do I need a Tennessee certification to work at a Tipton County facility?

Yes, and that is the simple case. Career Academy trains you under Tennessee's 120-hour standard and you test for the Tennessee certification, which is valid statewide — including at Tipton and Lauderdale County facilities. Unlike students commuting from Mississippi, Millington and Tipton County residents have no reciprocity paperwork to file. You finish, you pass the state exam, and you can work anywhere in Tennessee.

I'm a military spouse or dependent at NSA Mid-South. Can I get help paying?

Possibly. Naval Support Activity Mid-South sits in Millington, and MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account) can cover CNA training for eligible military spouses. VA education benefits may also apply for eligible veterans and dependents. Career Academy also works with WIOA and SNAP E&T funding through the American Job Center. Tell us which applies when you apply and we will route the paperwork.

Where do Millington and Tipton County CNAs work?

Baptist Memorial Hospital–Tipton in Covington is the main hospital employer in the county, alongside skilled-nursing and assisted-living facilities across Millington, Atoka, Munford, and Covington. Many north-Shelby CNAs also commute into Memphis for hospital roles at Baptist, Methodist Le Bonheur, Regional One Health, or the Memphis VA Medical Center, where wages typically run higher than long-term care.

What's the class schedule?

Two options: a 4-week day program (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–2:30 PM) and a 6-week evening program (Monday–Friday, 5:00–9:00 PM). Day is 20 in-person days; evening is 30. Both are 120 hours and both end with the Tennessee state exam at our campus.

How much does CNA training cost?

Tuition is $1,350 all-inclusive — textbook, clinical skills supplies, CPR/BLS certification, and Tennessee state exam registration. A 3-payment plan of $450 is available with no interest, and no payment is due before the first day of class. WIOA, SNAP E&T, VA benefits, and MyCAA may cover full tuition for eligible students.