CNA Classes in Alma, GA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Alma has 5 CNA training programs on Georgia's approved list. Georgia requires 85 hours of training, 24 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Georgia is $37,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Alma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County High School Active | 1190 US HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH, 31510 | Training and Testing | (912) 632-4414 |
| Coastal Pines Tech College - Bacon Co. High School Active | 1190 US HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH, 31510 | Training | (912) 632-4414 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College - Alma Campus Active | COASTAL PINES TECHNICAL COLLEGE - ALMA CAMPUS, 101 WEST 17TH STREET, 31510 | Training | (912) 285-6117 |
| Cptc - Alma Campus Nast Fast Track Active | 101 WEST 17TH STREET, 31510 | Training | (912) 632-6670 |
| Twin Oaks Convalescent Center Active | 301 S. BAKER STREET, 31510 | Training | (912) 632-7293 |
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 Alma
CMS lists 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home in Alma, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Alma.
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 Alma
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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 Alma
- How many CNA classes are in Alma, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Alma. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Alma?
- Programs in Alma 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 Alma?
- 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 Alma.