University of Alaska Anchorage
3500 Seawolf Drive, AHS 148
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 1 semester (140 hours)
- Phone:
- (907) 786-4346
CNA Classes in Anchorage, AK
5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Anchorage. Tuition ranges from $1,500 to $1,840. Alaska requires 140 hours minimum of training and uses Credentia (NNAAP) — Alaska transitioned from in-state administration to Credentia direct in April 2023 for the competency exam.
Programs in Anchorage
5
Tuition Range
$1,500 to $1,840
State Required Hours
140 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia (NNAAP) — Alaska transitioned from in-state administration to Credentia direct in April 2023
All CNA Programs in Anchorage
AVTEC Allied Health Department
1251 Muldoon Road, Suite 103
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 8 weeks (230 hours)
- Cost:
- $1,840
- Phone:
- (907) 334-2230
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
4315 Diplomacy Drive
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 5 weeks
- Phone:
- (907) 729-1104
Alaska CNA
750 W. Dimond Boulevard, Suite 103
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
- Phone:
- (907) 267-9113
Caregiver Training Academy
203 West 15th Avenue, Suite 104
Certified Nurse Aide
- Duration:
- 4 weeks (140 hours)
- Cost:
- $1,500
- Phone:
- (907) 258-0535
Becoming a CNA in Alaska
Alaska is one of the most demanding states in the country for nurse aide training because the Board of Nursing chose to nearly double the 75-hour federal floor. Candidates must complete a 140-hour program that splits 60 hours of classroom theory with 80 hours of supervised clinical work, a structure designed to prepare aides for the isolated rural settings where they may be the only direct-care worker on shift. The expanded clinical block also reflects the influence of tribal health employers, who recruit heavily from CNA cohorts and expect graduates to step quickly into village clinics and remote long-term care wings.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Anchorage
How many CNA training programs are available in Anchorage, AK?
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Our directory lists 5 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Anchorage, AK. All programs must meet Alaska's minimum of 140 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia (NNAAP) — Alaska transitioned from in-state administration to Credentia direct in April 2023 competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Anchorage?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Anchorage ranges from $1,500 to $1,840. Caregiver Training Academy lists the lowest tuition at $1,500. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($60 total through Credentia ($30 written or oral knowledge exam + $30 clinical skills evaluation); a separate $275 in state fees is paid to the State of Alaska ($100 application + $100 certification + $75 fingerprint processing)), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Anchorage?
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Caregiver Training Academy offers the shortest published program in Anchorage at 4 weeks (140 hours). Alaska requires 140 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 (907) 258-0535 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Anchorage, AK?
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To work as a CNA in Anchorage, you must meet a Alaska-approved training program of at least 140 hours minimum, pass the Credentia (NNAAP) — Alaska transitioned from in-state administration to Credentia direct in April 2023 competency exam (Two-part NNAAP exam: a 70-question written (or oral) knowledge test and a hands-on skills evaluation in which the candidate performs five randomly selected skills plus mandatory handwashing), and clear a Fingerprint-based state and FBI criminal history check submitted with the application and processed by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Most candidates complete the full process in 12-20 weeks.
Are there free CNA classes in Anchorage?
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No Anchorage program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Alaska 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.