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Beginning a successful healthcare career as a CNA requires the right training. Below you’ll find many options for state-certified providers of CNA training in the Atlanta area. Find the right CNA class today to begin your healthcare career journey!



Health Connect Career Center offers a four-week comprehensive Certified Nursing Assistant training program, blending self-paced online learning with practical in-person skills and clinical training. The program is structured into four weekends: the first two consist of online modules during weekdays and in-person skills training on weekends, the third weekend includes more skills training and initial clinical training, and the final weekend wraps up with additional clinical experience. This hybrid approach ensures that participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, crucial for CNA roles.

A significant part of the program is the mandatory three-day clinical experience towards the end, providing hands-on practice in real healthcare settings.

Program Information Details
Cost $1,700
Program Duration 4 Weeks
Class Schedules Hybrid, with self-paced online and in-person sessions on weekends
Prerequisites Age: 16 years or older, Valid photo ID, Social Security card, Criminal background check, Negative PPD or chest x-ray (within 6 months), Drug Test, Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations may be required by some clinical facilities
Certification Eligibility Eligible after successfully passing the CNA course
Location 3300 Buckeye Rd Suite #500, Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone (470) 472-4222

Atlanta Technical College offers a Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) program (Major Code: CN21), aimed at preparing students for patient care roles in various healthcare settings. The program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical experiences, gearing students for employment in medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, and home health care services. Successful graduates may qualify to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) and join the State nurse aide registry.

The program's duration is one term, encompassing 13 credit hours, and costs approximately $3,799. It includes courses like Introduction to Health Care, Diet and Nutrition, Medical Terminology, and Nurse Aide Fundamentals.

Program Information Details
Cost $3,799
Program Duration 1 term
Class Schedules Information Not Provided
Prerequisites General college admissions requirements, documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations
Certification Eligibility Eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP)
Location 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Phone 404-225-4420

Atlanta Career Institute (ACI) provides a CNA training program, designed to prepare students for the Georgia State Exam. The program, suitable for individuals aged 16 and above, focuses on fundamental patient care skills like bathing, feeding, dressing, and vital signs monitoring. It includes a curriculum of 22 skills taught through lectures, hands-on training, and videos, with online access for skill review.

Enrollment requirements include a BP cuff and stethoscope (available at ACI), a Basic Life Support course (offered at ACI), a recent TB test or chest X-ray, drug screening, COVID vaccination or test, and two forms of identification. Additional requirements for pregnant individuals and specific health documentation are also necessary.

Program Information Details
Cost $900 - $1000 (with deposit options)
Program Duration 6 weeks
Class Schedules Traditional: Mon-Thu, 8 am - 12 pm
Blended: Online + In-person (lab/clinical)
Weekend: Sat-Sun (first 5 weeks), Fri-Sun (clinical)
Prerequisites Clear criminal background check, full COVID vaccination, valid ID, social security card, negative PPD test or chest X-ray, negative drug screen, pass a physical exam, 18 years of age, US citizen, ability to read, write, and understand English (High School Diploma/GED not required)
Certification Eligibility Yes, upon completion of state-certified program
Location 1512 3rd Avenue, Suite 1, Columbus, GA 31901
Phone (706) 780-1168

Covenant CNA School, located in Marietta, GA, offers Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Aide training programs with a focus on weekend classes. The school's mission is to train highly qualified CNAs and CMAs, emphasizing professionalism and quality in patient care. It seeks to empower and nurture students with constructive training, preparing them for their roles in healthcare.

The CNA training covers essential skills like blood pressure monitoring, vital signs assessment, proper body mechanics, and cleanliness, while the CMA program focuses on the responsibilities of medication aides in assisted living facilities in Georgia. The school serves a diverse student base, including those seeking career changes, high school students, military veterans and family members, and pre-health professionals.

 

Program Information Details
Cost $750
Program Duration 3 or 4 weeks
Class Schedules Weekends, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Prerequisites Conversation with Admissions Rep
Certification Eligibility Must complete registration and initial deposit for participation
Location 2470 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067
Phone 770-315-7430

Other CNA Programs in Atlanta

Looking for more options for CNA training in Atlanta? The locations below are additional options for certified CNA classes in Atlanta.

FacilityAddressPhone
PruittHealth – Virginia Park1000 Briarcliff Rd NE(404) 875-6456
Atlanta Technical College1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW(404) 225-4400
PruittHealth – West Atlanta2645 Whiting St NW(404) 799-9267
Cross Keys High School1626 N Druid Hills Rd(678) 874-6102
Warren Technical School3075 Alton Rd(678) 676-6502
Metropolitan Career School5243 W Fayetteville Rd Suite B(404) 684-0111