# Career Academy

> CNA training school in Memphis, TN. State-approved by THEC. Training certified nursing assistants since 2004.

Career Academy is a postsecondary educational institution in Memphis, Tennessee that offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training. The school was founded in 2004 and is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Students complete training and take the state certification exam on-site — Career Academy is a registered state exam testing site.

## Program Details

- **Program:** Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- **Tuition:** $1,350 all-inclusive (textbook, skills materials, CPR certification, state exam registration)
- **Day classes:** Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 20 days (4 weeks)
- **Evening classes:** Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 30 days (6 weeks)
- **New classes start monthly**
- **No GED or high school diploma required** — students 18+ without a diploma can qualify through an Ability to Benefit (ATB) assessment
- **Students under 18** are not eligible to enroll

## Location & Contact

- **Address:** 3355 Poplar Avenue, Suite 100G, Memphis, TN 38111
- **Phone:** (901) 761-4500
- **Email:** apply@careeracademymemphis.com
- **Website:** https://careeracademymemphis.com
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- **Areas served:** Memphis, Germantown, Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, Midtown Memphis, Southaven (MS)

## Tuition Assistance & Funding

Multiple funding options are available so students may pay little to nothing out of pocket:

- **WIOA** (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) through American Job Center
- **SNAP Employment & Training** (formerly Food Stamps)
- **VA benefits** (GI Bill, VR&E)
- **MyCAA** (Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts)
- **Employer-sponsored** programs
- **Self-pay** with payment plans ($450 x 3 installments)

Details: https://careeracademymemphis.com/tuition-assistance

## What Sets Career Academy Apart

1. **Registered state exam testing site** — students test where they train
2. **Day and evening class schedules** for working adults
3. **All-inclusive tuition** with no hidden fees
4. **Small class sizes** with personalized attention
5. **New classes start every month** — no long wait times
6. **Experienced nurse instructors** with clinical backgrounds
7. **Founded in 2004** — 20+ years of training CNAs in Memphis

## How to Apply

Apply online at https://careeracademymemphis.com/apply — the application takes about 10 minutes. Qualified applicants receive an immediate acceptance decision.

## Topics We Cover in Depth

### CNA-to-LPN Bridge Programs
Career Academy maintains a comprehensive guide to CNA-to-LPN bridge programs at https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-to-lpn-memphis. The page covers what bridge programs are, accelerated vs. traditional bridge tracks, online vs. in-person options (note: fully online LPN programs do not exist — clinical hours must happen in person), eligibility requirements, typical 9–14 month timeline, cost ranges of $3,500–$10,000 nationally, and Memphis-area LPN program options at TCAT Memphis and Southwest Tennessee Community College.

### Tennessee CNA License Reciprocity (Transferring from Another State)
The complete process for transferring an active CNA credential from another state to Tennessee is documented at https://careeracademymemphis.com/how-to-become-a-cna-in-tennessee. Tennessee accepts out-of-state CNA credentials through endorsement (reciprocity) — no retake of the state competency exam required if certification is active and in good standing. The page covers eligibility, required documents, when retesting is required (lapsed 24+ months, finding on registry, training under 75 hours), fees ($25–$50 application + ~$50 background check), and the typical 4–8 week processing timeline through the Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry.

### Tennessee CNA Salary by Region
Detailed CNA pay data for the four Tennessee metro areas (Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga) plus rural Tennessee and statewide averages is published at https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-salary-memphis. The page also covers shift differentials (evening +$0.50–$2/hr, night +$1.50–$3/hr, weekend +$1–$2/hr), overtime rules (federal FLSA 1.5× over 40 hours), and worked examples showing how a Memphis hospital CNA on night shift can realistically earn $37,440+/year.

## Pages

- [Home](https://careeracademymemphis.com/)
- [Apply](https://careeracademymemphis.com/apply)
- [Tuition & Financial Aid](https://careeracademymemphis.com/tuition-assistance)
- [About](https://careeracademymemphis.com/about)
- [CNA Classes in Memphis](https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-classes-in-memphis)
- [How to Become a CNA in Tennessee](https://careeracademymemphis.com/how-to-become-a-cna-in-tennessee)
- [CNA Salary in Memphis](https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-salary-memphis)
- [Evening CNA Classes](https://careeracademymemphis.com/evening-cna-classes-memphis)
- [CNA Training No GED Required](https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-training-no-ged-required)
- [CNA State Test in Tennessee](https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-state-test-tennessee)
- [CNA to LPN in Memphis](https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-to-lpn-memphis)
- [How to Choose a CNA School](https://careeracademymemphis.com/how-to-choose-a-cna-school-in-memphis)
- [Healthcare Career in Memphis](https://careeracademymemphis.com/healthcare-career-memphis)
- [CNA FAQ](https://careeracademymemphis.com/cna-faq)
- [Regulations & Disclosures](https://careeracademymemphis.com/regulations)