CNA Classes in Swainsboro, GA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Swainsboro has 5 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 Swainsboro
Each program below appears on Georgia's official approved list. 1 of them is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel County Nursing Home Active | 117 KITE ROAD, 30401 | — | (478) 289-1336 |
| Southeastern Tech College - Edge Career Academy Active | 346 KITE ROAD, 30401 | Training | (912) 538-3198 |
| Southeastern Technical College-Swainsboro Campus Active | 346 KITE ROAD, 30401 | Training | (912) 538-3198 |
| Southeastern Tech-Swainsboro Dual Enrollment Active | SWAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL , 689 SOUTH MAIN STREET, 30401 | Training | — |
| Southeastern Tech-Swainsboro Dual Enrollment Active | 346 KITE ROAD, 30401 | Training | (912) 538-3198 |
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 Swainsboro
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Swainsboro, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Swainsboro.
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 Swainsboro
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 Swainsboro
- How many CNA classes are in Swainsboro, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Swainsboro. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Swainsboro?
- Programs in Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro?
- 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 Swainsboro.