CNA Classes in Anchorage, AK: 6 State-Approved Programs
Anchorage has 6 CNA training programs on Alaska's approved list. Alaska requires 140 hours of training, 80 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Anchorage area is $45,370 a year, about the same as the Alaska figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Anchorage
Each program below appears on Alaska's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CNA | 750 W. Dimond Blvd, Ste 103, PO Box 1064, 99515 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 267-9113 |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 4315 Diplomacy Drive, 99508 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 729-1104 |
| King Tech High School - Anchorage School District - University of Alaska Anchorage (High School Students Only) | 2650 E. Northern Lights Blvd, 99508 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 742-4136 |
| Polaris | 910 Compassion Drive, 99504 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 621-8969 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 3200 Providence Drive, 99508 | Nurse Aide Training Program | — |
| University of Alaska - School of Allied Health | 3211 Providence Dr., AHS 148, 99508 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 786-4310 |
Programs: Alaska approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Anchorage
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Anchorage, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Anchorage.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Anchorage
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Anchorage
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Alaska's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Alaska Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Alaska registry works.
CNA classes in other Alaska cities
Questions about CNA classes in Anchorage
- How many CNA classes are in Anchorage, AK?
- Alaska's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Anchorage. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Anchorage?
- Typical CNA pay in the Anchorage area is $45,370 a year, or $21.81 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Alaska figure is $46,370.
- How long is CNA training in Anchorage?
- Programs in Anchorage follow Alaska's requirement of 140 training hours, including 80 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Anchorage?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 3 nursing homes in Anchorage.