CNA Classes in Columbus, GA: 11 State-Approved Programs
Columbus has 11 CNA training programs on Georgia's approved list. Georgia requires 85 hours of training, 24 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $34,970 a year, 7% below the Georgia figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Columbus
Each program below appears on Georgia's official approved list. 3 of them are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Time To Care Nursing Services Active | 3907 MACON ROAD, SUITE D, 31907 | Training | (706) 330-1524 |
| Columbus Tech Accelerated Dual Enrolled Programs Active | 928 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, 31904 | Training | (706) 225-0502 |
| Columbus Tech Dual Enrollment Programs Active | MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 1120 BRADLEY PARK DRIVE, 31906 | Training | (706) 649-1833 |
| Columbus Tech Dual Enrollment Programs Active | 928 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, 31904 | Training | (706) 649-1800 |
| Columbus Technical College Active | 928 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, 31904 | Training and Testing | (706) 225-0525 |
| Columbus Technical College - Accelerated Natp Active | 928 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, 31904 | Training | (706) 649-1800 |
| Columbus Technical College - Chattahoochee Co Hs Active | 928 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, 31904 | Training | (706) 649-1800 |
| Columbus Technical College - Fast Track Natp Active | 928 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY, 31904 | Training | (706) 649-1800 |
| Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Center Active | 7150 MANOR ROAD, 31907 | Training and Testing | (706) 256-2419 |
| Orchard View Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Active | 8414 WHITESVILLE ROAD, 31904 | Training | (706) 225-1100 |
| Stat Medical Services, Inc. Active | 2 BRADLEY PARK COURT, 31904 | Training and Testing | (706) 322-7776 |
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 Columbus
CMS lists 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Columbus, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Columbus.
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 Columbus
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Columbus
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 Columbus
- How many CNA classes are in Columbus, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 11 CNA programs in Columbus. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Columbus?
- Typical CNA pay in the Columbus area is $34,970 a year, or $16.81 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Georgia figure is $37,680.
- How long is CNA training in Columbus?
- Programs in Columbus 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 Columbus?
- 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 7 nursing homes in Columbus.