Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus
3060 Wilson Road SW
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
- Phone:
- (205) 929-6384
CNA Classes in Birmingham, AL
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Birmingham. Alabama requires 75 hours minimum of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Birmingham
1
State Required Hours
75 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Prometric
All CNA Programs in Birmingham
Becoming a CNA in Alabama
Alabama's CNA pathway is governed by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Division of Health Care Facilities, which oversees the state Nurse Aide Registry under federal OBRA-87 requirements. Unlike states with separate licensing boards, ADPH itself approves every Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) and contracts with Prometric to deliver both the written and skills portions of the competency exam. This single-agency structure keeps the timeline relatively short — most candidates can move from enrollment to active registry status in 6 to 10 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Birmingham
How many CNA training programs are available in Birmingham, AL?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Birmingham, AL. All programs must meet Alabama's minimum of 75 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
What is the fastest CNA program in Birmingham?
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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus offers the shortest published program in Birmingham at 5 weeks. Alabama requires 75 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (205) 929-6384 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Birmingham, AL?
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To work as a CNA in Birmingham, you must meet a Alabama-approved training program of at least 75 hours minimum, pass the Prometric competency exam (NNAAP-style two-part exam: a 60-question written (or oral) test with a 90-minute limit, plus a skills evaluation of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills (hand hygiene mandatory)), and clear a FBI fingerprint-based criminal history background check plus ADPH abuse registry screening. Most candidates complete the full process in 6-10 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Birmingham?
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No Birmingham program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Alabama nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.