CNA Classes in Ocilla, GA: 3 State-Approved Programs
Ocilla has 3 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 Ocilla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wgtc -Irwin Co Hs -Nast Fast Track Active | IRWIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL , 149 CHIEFTON CIR, 31774 | Training | (229) 333-2100 |
| Wiregrass Ga Technical College-Irwin County High Active | 149 CHIEFTAIN CIRCLE, 31774 | Training | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College- Fitzgerald Active | OCILLA HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMUNITY CENTER , 202 EAST VALDOSTA AVENUE, 31774 | Training | (000) 000-0000 |
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 Ocilla
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ocilla, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Ocilla.
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 Ocilla
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 Ocilla
- How many CNA classes are in Ocilla, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Ocilla. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Ocilla?
- Programs in Ocilla 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 Ocilla?
- 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 Ocilla.