CNA Classes in Covington, GA: 9 State-Approved Programs
Covington has 9 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 Covington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Piedmont Tech. College-Continuing Ed. Active | GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECH. COLLEGE-CONTINUING ED., NEWTON - D 8100 BOB WILLIAMS PKWY, 30014 | Training | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College-Newton Active | GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECH COLLEGE-CONTINUING ED, NEWTON -D 8100 BOB WILLIAMS PKWY, 30014 | Training | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College-Newton Active | 8100 BOB WILLIAMS PKWY, 30014 | Training | (404) 297-9522 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College-Newton Active | NEWTON COLLEGE & CAREER-ACADEMY (NCCA) DUAL ENROLL, 140 RAM DRIVE, 30014 | Training | (678) 625-6769 |
| Gptc - Accelerated Newton-D Active | 8100 BOB WILLIAMS PARKWAY, 30014 | Training | (404) 297-9522 |
| Gptc - Accelerated Newton-D Active | RCA -GPTC (NON-TRADITIONAL), 1064 CULPEPPER DRIVE SW, 30094 | Training | — |
| Gptc - Fast Track - Newton-D Active | 8100 BOB WILLIAMS PARKWAY, ATTTN: CONNIE JONES, 30014 | Training | (404) 297-9522 |
| Triumphant Medical Institute Active | 8218 HAZELBRAND RD, SUITE B, 30014 | Training | (770) 757-0407 |
| True Heart Training Active | 2624 HIGHWAY 212, 30016 | Training | (470) 639-9498 |
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 Covington
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Covington, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Covington.
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 Covington
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 Covington
- How many CNA classes are in Covington, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Covington. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Covington?
- Programs in Covington 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 Covington?
- 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 Covington.