CNA Classes in Alaska: 32 State-Approved Programs
Alaska approves 32 CNA training programs, listed below from the state's official approved-program list, current as of September 2026. The most are in Anchorage (6), Palmer (3), Soldotna (3). About 13 run at colleges, technical schools, and adult-education programs, and about 1 at nursing facilities and care centers, where training is often free for employees under federal rules.
Alaska requires 140 training hours (80 clinical), 65 above the federal minimum of 75, so full-time programs commonly finish in about 7 weeks. Once certified, a typical CNA in Alaska earns $46,370 a year ($22.29 an hour), 10% above the national figure, per BLS wage data (May 2025).
CNA classes in Alaska at a glance
- •32 approved programs on the official state list, across 18 cities.
- •Required training: 140 hours, 80 of them clinical.
- •Free training: nursing facilities cannot charge employees for training under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c); 1 programs here run at facilities.
- •Typical pay once certified: $46,370 a year in Alaska.
- •After the exam, certification is listed on the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Alaska
Every program below appears on Alaska's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
Showing 32 of 32 state-approved CNA programs in Alaska.
Anchorage 6 programs
Alaska CNANurse Aide Training Program
750 W. Dimond Blvd, Ste 103, PO Box 1064, Anchorage, 99515
(907) 267-9113
Alaska Native Medical CenterNurse Aide Training Program
4315 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, 99508
(907) 729-1104
King Tech High School - Anchorage School District - University of Alaska Anchorage (High School Students Only)Nurse Aide Training Program
2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, 99508
(907) 742-4136
PolarisNurse Aide Training Program
910 Compassion Drive, Anchorage, 99504
(907) 621-8969
Providence Alaska Medical CenterNurse Aide Training Program
3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, 99508
University of Alaska - School of Allied HealthNurse Aide Training Program
3211 Providence Dr., AHS 148, Anchorage, 99508
(907) 786-4310
Palmer 3 programs
Alaska Veteran's & Pioneers Homenursing facilityNurse Aide Training Program
250 E. Fireweed Ave, Palmer, 99645
(907) 745-4241
Don Young Alaska Job Corps (17 1/2 - 24-year-olds Only)Nurse Aide Training Program
800 E Lynn Martin Dr., Palmer, 99654
(907) 861-8808
Mat-Su CNANurse Aide Training Program
12130 E. Maple Springs Way, Palmer, 99645
(907) 777-1336
Soldotna 3 programs
Central Peninsula HospitalNurse Aide Training Program
250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, 99669
Heritage PlaceNurse Aide Training Program
232 Rockwell, Soldotna, 99669
(907) 252-7337
Kenai Peninsula College - KPSD (Soldotna)Nurse Aide Training Program
156 College Road, Soldotna, 99669
(907) 262-0379
Fairbanks 2 programs
Denali CenterNurse Aide Training Program
1510 19th Street, Fairbanks, 99705
University of Alaska - Community & Technical CollegeNurse Aide Training Program
604 Barnette Street, Room 401, Fairbanks, 99701
(907) 455-2876
Homer 2 programs
Kachemak Bay Campus - KPC (Homer)Nurse Aide Training Program
533 E. Pioneer Ave, Homer, 99603
(907) 253-7743
South Peninsula HospitalNurse Aide Training Program
4300 Bartlett St., Homer, 99603
(907) 235-0230
Juneau 2 programs
Bartlett HospitalNurse Aide Training Program
3260 Hospital Drive, Juneau, 99801
University of Alaska Southeast - JuneauNurse Aide Training Program
1415 Harbor Way, Juneau, 99801
(907) 796-6125
Nome 2 programs
Norton Sound Health CorporationNurse Aide Training Program
100 Greg Kruschek Ave., Nome, 99762
(907) 443-4559
University of Alaska - Fairbanks, Northwest Campus/Norton Sound Health Corp.Nurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 966, Nome, 99762
(907) 455-2876
Sitka 2 programs
SEARHC - SitkaNurse Aide Training Program
222 Tongass Drive, Sitka, 99835
(907) 874-7000
University of Alaska Southeast - SitkaNurse Aide Training Program
1332 Seward Avenue, Sitka, 99835
(907) 747-9476
Bethel 1 program
Bethel CNA Yuut ElitnaurviatNurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 869, Bethel, 99559
(907) 543-0996
Cordova 1 program
Prince William Sound CollegeNurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 1248, Cordova, 99574
(907) 424-7598
Ketchikan 1 program
University of Alaska Southeast - KetchikanNurse Aide Training Program
2600 7th Avenue, Ketchikan, 99901
(907) 228-4537
Kodiak 1 program
Kodiak High School (High School Students Only)Nurse Aide Training Program
722 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, 99615
(907) 796-6125
Kotzebue 1 program
Alaska Technical CenterNurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 51, Kotzebue, 99752
(907) 442-1507
Petersburg 1 program
Petersburg Medical CenterNurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 589, Petersburg, 99833
(907) 772-4291
Seward 1 program
Providence Seward Mountain HavenNurse Aide Training Program
2203 Oak Street, PO Box 430, Seward, 99664
Valdez 1 program
Providence Valdez - Prince William Sound CollegeNurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 550, Valdez, 99686
(907) 834-1844
Wasilla 1 program
Mat-Su Career & Tech High School (High School Students Only)Nurse Aide Training Program
2472 Seward Meridian, Wasilla, 99654
(907) 352-0400
Wrangell 1 program
SEARHC - WrangellNurse Aide Training Program
PO Box 1081, Wrangell, 99929
(907) 874-7000
Source: Alaska approved-program list, mirrored September 2026. 32 programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CNA classes are there in Alaska?
Alaska's official approved-program list names 32 state-approved CNA training programs, with the most in Anchorage, Palmer, Soldotna. The list is published by the state and this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
How long is CNA training in Alaska?
Alaska requires 140 total training hours, including 80 clinical hours, against the federal minimum of 75. Full-time programs commonly finish in about 7 weeks; part-time tracks take longer.
Are there free CNA classes in Alaska?
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nursing facility cannot charge a nurse aide it employs for training and must reimburse a new hire's training cost within 12 months of certification. 1 of the 32 approved programs in Alaska run at nursing facilities or care centers, which are the usual source of free or paid-while-training tracks.
How do I check that a CNA program in Alaska is state-approved?
Every program on this page comes from Alaska's official approved list. Before enrolling anywhere, confirm the program still appears on the current state list and ask the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry if you are unsure.
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About this list
Programs are mirrored from Alaska's official approved nurse aide training program list (September 2026); fields shown are the fields the state publishes. Training hours from state regulations against the federal floor in 42 CFR 483.152; wages from BLS OES May 2025. Confirm approval, schedules, and cost directly with the program.