CNA Classes in Thomaston, GA: 5 State-Approved Programs
Thomaston 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 Thomaston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sctc- Flint River Campus Continued Education Active | 1533 HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH, 30286 | Training | (770) 584-0837 |
| Sctc - Flint River Fast Track Natp Active | 1533 HIGHWAY 19 SOUTH, 30286 | Training | (770) 584-0837 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College/Thomaston Active | 1533 HWY 19 SOUTH, 30286 | Training and Testing | (770) 646-6148 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College/Thomaston Active | THOMASTON CAMPUS, 1533 Highway 19 South, 30286 | Training and Testing | (770) 504-7594 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College/Thomaston Active | Community Dev. Center, 315 EAST MAIN STREET, 30286 | Training and Testing | (770) 504-7594 |
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 Thomaston
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Thomaston, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Thomaston.
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 Thomaston
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 Thomaston
- How many CNA classes are in Thomaston, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Thomaston. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Thomaston?
- Programs in Thomaston 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 Thomaston?
- 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 3 nursing homes in Thomaston.