CNA Classes in Augusta, GA: 4 State-Approved Programs
Augusta has 4 CNA training programs on Georgia's approved list. Georgia requires 85 hours of training, 24 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Augusta area is $37,140 a year, about the same as the Georgia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Augusta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Active | 3200 AUGUSTA TECH DRIVE, ATTENTION, 30906 | Training | (706) 771-4175 |
| Augusta Technical College Active | AUGUSTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT PIEDMONT, 2260 WRIGHTSBORO RD, 30901 | Training | (706) 771-4187 |
| Tender Care Training Center Active | 1755 GORDON HIGHWAY, SUITE E, 30904 | Training and Testing | (706) 736-9225 |
| Tfl (Training For Life Academy) Active | 2321 PEACH ORCHARD ROAD , SUITE H, 30906 | Training and Testing | (706) 814-6941 |
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 Augusta
CMS lists 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Augusta, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Augusta.
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 Augusta
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Augusta
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 Augusta
- How many CNA classes are in Augusta, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Augusta. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Augusta?
- Typical CNA pay in the Augusta area is $37,140 a year, or $17.86 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Georgia figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Augusta?
- Programs in Augusta 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 Augusta?
- 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 10 nursing homes in Augusta.