CNA Classes in Palmer, AK: 3 State-Approved Programs
Palmer has 3 CNA training programs on Alaska's approved list. Alaska requires 140 hours of training, 80 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Alaska is $46,370 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Palmer
Each program below appears on Alaska's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Veteran's & Pioneers Home | 250 E. Fireweed Ave, 99645 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 745-4241 |
| Don Young Alaska Job Corps (17 1/2 - 24-year-olds Only) | 800 E Lynn Martin Dr., 99654 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 861-8808 |
| Mat-Su CNA | 12130 E. Maple Springs Way, 99645 | Nurse Aide Training Program | (907) 777-1336 |
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 Palmer
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palmer, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Palmer.
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 Palmer
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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.
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Questions about CNA classes in Palmer
- How many CNA classes are in Palmer, AK?
- Alaska's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Palmer. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Palmer?
- Programs in Palmer 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 Palmer?
- 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 1 nursing home in Palmer.