Alabama CNA Training Programs

Find state-approved CNA programs in Alabama from $700-$2,300. Start your healthcare career today.

75
Hours Required
Minimum training
$85
Exam Cost
Prometric testing
$30,540
Average Salary
Annual in Alabama
2
Year Renewal
Work requirement

Alabama CNA Training Programs

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, AL

Cost: $790
Duration: 4-8 weeks
• Most affordable
• Books included
• Multiple locations

Trenholm State Technical College

Montgomery, AL

Cost: $700-$1,000
Duration: 6-8 weeks
• State capital
• Flexible scheduling
• Evening classes

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Cost: $800-$1,200
Duration: 6-10 weeks
• HBCU institution
• Strong healthcare programs
• Metro location

Enterprise State Community College

Enterprise, AL

Cost: $850
Duration: 5 weeks
• Evening classes
• Monday-Thursday
• Quick completion

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Cost: $850-$1,200
Duration: 8-12 weeks
• Multiple campuses
• Birmingham metro
• Flexible options

Calhoun Community College

Huntsville, AL

Cost: $899
Duration: 6 weeks
• Hybrid format
• Evening & weekend
• Huntsville location

Wallace State Community College

Hanceville, AL

Cost: $899
Duration: 6 weeks
• Hybrid available
• Online components
• Flexible evenings

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL

Cost: $2,300
Duration: 11 weeks
• Comprehensive program
• Phlebotomy included
• Advanced training

CNA Salaries in Alabama

Birmingham

$35,040

Largest healthcare market in Alabama

Huntsville

$32,360

Growing medical sector

Montgomery

$32,470

State capital opportunities

Mobile

$31,440

Gulf Coast medical centers

Tuscaloosa

$31,920

University town healthcare

Decatur

$34,120

North Alabama medical hub

Auburn

$30,580

University medical facilities

Dothan

$27,080

Southeast Alabama region

Alabama CNA Requirements

  1. 1 Be at least 18 years old (some programs accept 17 with high school completion)
  2. 2 Complete a state-approved 75-hour CNA training program through Alabama Department of Public Health
  3. 3 Pass criminal background check and drug screening
  4. 4 Complete required immunizations and health screening (TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, etc.)
  5. 5 Pass both written/oral exam and clinical skills evaluation within 12 months of training
  6. 6 Register with the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry after passing certification exam

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