CNA Classes in Atlanta, GA: 7 State-Approved Programs
Atlanta has 7 CNA training programs on Georgia's approved list. Georgia requires 85 hours of training, 24 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Atlanta area is $39,350 a year, 4% above the Georgia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Atlanta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Technical College Active | 1560 METROPOLITAN PARKWAY SW, 30310 | Training | (404) 225-4400 |
| Atlanta Technical College- Fast Track Active | 1560 METROPOLITAN PARKWAY SW, 30310 | Training | (404) 225-4451 |
| Atlanta Technical College - South Campus Active | ATLANTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 1560 METROPOLITAN PARKWAY SW, 30310 | Training | (404) 225-4400 |
| Lovelace Multicare Training Institute Active | 1650 NEWTON CIRCLE, 30315 | Training and Testing | — |
| Northside Hospital, Inc. Natp Active | 1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE, 30342 | Training and Testing | (404) 851-8142 |
| Onpoint Institute For Nurse Aide Training Active | 2295 PARKLAKE DR NE, SUITE 350, 30345 | Training | (678) 790-7280 |
| Pruitt Health West Atlanta Active | 2645 WHITING STREET N.W., 30318 | Training | (404) 799-9267 |
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 Atlanta
CMS lists 20 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Atlanta, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Atlanta.
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 Atlanta
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Atlanta
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 Atlanta
- How many CNA classes are in Atlanta, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 7 CNA programs in Atlanta. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Atlanta?
- Typical CNA pay in the Atlanta area is $39,350 a year, or $18.92 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Georgia figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Atlanta?
- Programs in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
- 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 20 nursing homes in Atlanta.