CNA Classes in Albuquerque, NM: 6 State-Approved Programs
Albuquerque has 6 CNA training programs on New Mexico's approved list. New Mexico requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Albuquerque area is $39,950 a year, about the same as the New Mexico figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Albuquerque
Each program below appears on New Mexico's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBUQUERQUE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE Approval expires 09/12/2026 | 105 Hospital Loop Rd NE, 87109 | Facility-based | — |
| CENTRAL DESERT CNA PROGRAM Approval expires 01/22/2027 | 1525 N Renaissance Blvd NE, 87107 | Facility-based | — |
| CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE Approval expires 04/22/2027 | 525 BUENA VISTA SE, 87106 | Facility-based | — |
| SEVEN WONDERS ED AND LEARNING Approval expires 11/07/2027 | 2340 Alamo s e, 87106 | Facility-based | — |
| SEVENWONDERS ONLINE CNA PROGRAM Approval expires 11/07/2027 | 2340 Alamo Ave SE Ste 150, 87106 | Facility-based | — |
| UNIVERSAL CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCY Approval expires 04/09/2027 | 2617 JUAN TABO BLVD. N.E. UNIT A, 87112 | Facility-based | — |
Programs: New Mexico approved nurse aide training program 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 Albuquerque
CMS lists 18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albuquerque, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Albuquerque.
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 Albuquerque
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Albuquerque
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take New Mexico's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the New Mexico Nurse Aide Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the New Mexico registry works.
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- Ruidoso (2)
- Santa Fe (2)
- Silver City (2)
- T Or C (2)
- Alamo (1)
- Alamogordo (1)
- Belen (1)
Questions about CNA classes in Albuquerque
- How many CNA classes are in Albuquerque, NM?
- New Mexico's approved nurse aide training list names 6 CNA programs in Albuquerque. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Albuquerque?
- Typical CNA pay in the Albuquerque area is $39,950 a year, or $19.21 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The New Mexico figure is $39,390.
- How long is CNA training in Albuquerque?
- Programs in Albuquerque follow New Mexico's requirement of 75 training hours, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Albuquerque?
- 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 18 nursing homes in Albuquerque.