CNA Classes in Waycross, GA: 13 State-Approved Programs
Waycross has 13 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 Waycross
Each program below appears on Georgia's official approved list. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Village Inc Active | 2650 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training and Testing | (912) 283-7050 |
| Coastal Pines Tech College - Wayne Co High School Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 285-6117 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College - Alma Campus Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 632-0951 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College- Brantley Co Hs Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 462-5121 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College-Charlton County Hs Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training and Testing | (912) 495-2501 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College - Clinch County Hs Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 285-6117 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College-Hazlehurst Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training and Testing | (912) 285-6117 |
| Coastal Pines Technical College- Waycross Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training and Testing | (912) 287-6584 |
| Cptc- Accelerated Waycross Campus Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 287-6584 |
| Cptc - Pierce County High School Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 287-6584 |
| Cptc -Waycross Campus Nast Fast Track Active | 1701 CARSWELL AVENUE, 31503 | Training | (912) 285-6117 |
| Ware County High School Active | 700 VICTORY DRIVE, 31503 | Training and Testing | (912) 287-2351 |
| Waycross Health & Rehab Center Active | 1910 DOROTHY STREET, 31501 | Training | (912) 285-4721 |
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 Waycross
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waycross, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Waycross.
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 Waycross
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 Waycross
- How many CNA classes are in Waycross, GA?
- Georgia's approved nurse aide training list names 13 CNA programs in Waycross. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How long is CNA training in Waycross?
- Programs in Waycross 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 Waycross?
- 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 Waycross.