Top CNA Programs for Riverton Students
Riverton-area students have several accredited CNA training options across Wyoming, led by Central Wyoming College's local program. The ranked list below compares delivery format, clinical hours, and completion time to help you choose the right fit. All programs prepare you for the state's nursing assistant certification exam.
Central Wyoming College
#1Riverton, WY · $10,000 – $15,000/yr (est.)
Best for: Local Riverton learners preferring on-campus training
Central Wyoming College is the only Riverton-based option in this list, making it the most convenient choice for local students. Its CNA course blends online lessons with in-person lab practice and 36 hours of supervised clinical experience, and most students finish in four to six weeks. The program prepares you for state certification and can serve as a stepping stone to CNA II or medication aide roles.
- Complete in four to six weeks
- 4 total credit hours
- 36 clinical hours
- Open to anyone 16 or older
- Qualifies you for state certification exam
- Background check and drug test required
- Financial aid and scholarships available
- Career ladder to CNA II and medication aide
Casper College
#2Casper, WY · ~$10,000/yr (est.)
Best for: Wyoming students seeking condensed fall cohorts
Casper College offers a campus-based CNA program in Casper, about a two-hour drive from Riverton, with two eight-week sessions each fall. The course includes classroom instruction, nursing labs, and clinical experience, and it is limited to 12 students per session for more direct instructor support. Students who enroll in at least six credits may qualify for financial aid.
- Two eight-week sessions each fall
- Four credits per session
- Limited to 12 students
- Includes classroom, lab, and clinical learning
- Financial aid available with six or more credits
- Prepares for Wyoming licensure
- Daytime class hours
- Exam and licensure fees not included
Sheridan College-Northern Wyoming Community College District
#3Sheridan, WY · $5,000 – $11,000/yr (est.)
Best for: Hybrid learners needing minimal on-campus days
Sheridan College serves northern Wyoming students with a hybrid CNA format that combines online learning with five required in-person lab days and clinical rotations. The 6- or 14-week structure gives students some scheduling flexibility while still meeting hands-on training requirements. It also prepares you for the state nursing assistant certification exam.
- Hybrid format with 6- or 14-week online component
- Five in-person lab days required
- Clinical rotations included
- Prepares for state certification exam
- Covers basic nursing and personal care skills
- Scholarships and financial aid available
- Offered at Sheridan and Johnson County campuses
- Basic life support training included
Laramie County Community College
#4Cheyenne, WY · $5,000 – $10,000/yr (est.)
Laramie County Community College offers a hybrid CNA course with asynchronous online theory and a 30-hour clinical at a local nursing facility. The course costs about $1,200 and is offered in Cheyenne and Laramie during spring sessions. Its OBRA-aligned curriculum prepares students for the Wyoming CNA exam.
- Hybrid: asynchronous online theory plus in-person lab
- 30 clinical hours at a local nursing home
- Entire course costs about $1,200
- Meets OBRA guidelines and state-approved curriculum
- CPR certification required before class
- Spring sessions in Cheyenne and Laramie
- Earns a certificate and qualifies for CNA exam
- Mandatory attendance for lab and clinical
Western Wyoming Community College
#5Rock Springs, WY · $7,000/yr (est. net price)
Western Wyoming Community College's Nursing Assistant Certificate is a single four-credit course, NRST 1510, with classroom, lab, and supervised clinical components. It emphasizes elderly client care and requires BLS/Healthcare Provider certification plus immunization records before clinical placement. Completion makes you eligible to sit for the Wyoming competency exam.
- 4 total credit hours
- Single course: NRST 1510
- Classroom, lab, and supervised clinical shifts
- Emphasis on elderly client care
- BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required
- Immunization records required before clinical
- Prepares for Wyoming competency exam
- Financial aid available
Northwest College
#6Powell, WY · ~$7,000/yr (est.)
Northwest College in Powell offers a one-year, seven-credit CNA skills certificate with fall and spring start dates. The curriculum covers client care, medical terminology, and legal guidelines for nursing practice. Campus-based classes are supported by academic advising, tutoring, and financial aid options.
- 7 total credit hours
- One-year skills certificate
- Fall and spring start dates
- Covers client care and medical terminology
- Includes legal guidelines for nursing practice
- Addresses physical, emotional, and cultural patient needs
- On-campus format in Powell, Wyoming
- Financial aid and scholarships available
Eastern Wyoming College
#7Torrington, WY · $5,000/yr (est. net price)
Eastern Wyoming College provides a 10-week, campus-based CNA program with lectures, labs, and clinical time. The four-credit course uses small class sizes and offers frequent semester start dates in multiple locations. It can serve as an entry point to hospital or long-term care work.
- 10-week program length
- 4 credit hours
- Campus-based lectures, labs, and clinical time
- Small class sizes
- Frequent semester offerings
- Multiple location options
- Affordable tuition and grant funding available
- Prepares for entry-level hospital or long-term care roles
