CNA Classes in Albany, GA: 12 State-Approved Programs
Albany has 12 CNA training programs on Georgia's approved list. Georgia requires 85 hours of training, 24 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Albany area is $35,260 a year, 6% below the Georgia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Albany
Each program below appears on Georgia's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Tech College - Main Nurse Aide Accelerated Active | 1704 S SLAPPEY BLVD, 31701 | Training and Testing | (229) 430-2832 |
| Albany Tech College - Main Nurse Aide Accelerated Active | ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE LIVING & LEARNING CENTER, 1000 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, 31701 | Training and Testing | (229) 430-2832 |
| Albany Technical College - 4C Academy Active | 1704 S SLAPPEY BLVD, 31701 | Training | (229) 430-2832 |
| Albany Technical College - Atc Adult Education Active | 1704 SOUTH SLAPPEY BOULEVARD, 31701 | Training | (229) 430-2832 |
| Albany Technical College-Dougherty Comp Hs Active | 1704 SOUTH SLAPPEY BLVD, 31701 | Training | (229) 431-3310 |
| Albany Technical College Main Campus Active | 1704 SOUTH SLAPPEY BOULEVARD, 31701 | Training and Testing | (229) 430-2832 |
| Albany Technical College-Monroe Comp Hs Active | 1704 SOUTH SLAPPEY BLVD, 31701 | Training | (229) 431-3316 |
| Albany Technical College-Westover Comp Hs Active | 1704 SOUTH SLAPPEY BLVD, 31701 | Training | (229) 431-3320 |
| Atc -Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy Active | 1704 SOUTH SLAPPEY BLVD, 31701 | Training | (229) 430-2832 |
| Go With A Nurses Assistant (Gwana) Active | 707 NORTH SLAPPEY BLVD, 31707 | Training | (229) 483-0025 |
| Heritage Health Career Center Active | 900 SOUTH WESTOVER BLVD, SUITE A, 31721 | Training and Testing | (229) 496-1046 |
| Turner Job Corps Center Active | 2000 SCHILLING AVENUE, ATTENTION: SHANTRAVIER JORDAN, 31705 | Training and Testing | (229) 438-4880 |
Programs: Georgia DCH via GAMMIS portal (Alliant/Gainwell) (official 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 Albany
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albany, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Albany.
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 Albany
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Albany
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Georgia's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Georgia registry works.
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Questions about CNA classes in Albany
- How many CNA classes are in Albany, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 12 CNA programs in Albany. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Albany?
- Typical CNA pay in the Albany area is $35,260 a year, or $16.95 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Georgia figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Albany?
- Programs in Albany follow Georgia's requirement of 85 training hours, including 24 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Albany?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Albany.