Anchorage, AK
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Certified Nurse Aide
Location
Anchorage, AK
Duration
5 weeks
State Required Hours
140 hours minimum
- Address
4315 Diplomacy Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
- Phone
- (907) 729-1104
About This Program
Held on the Alaska Native Health Campus in U-Med/East Anchorage, this Alaska Board of Nursing-approved Certified Nurse Aide training is offered through ANTHC to support workforce development for tribal health employers. Cohorts run four days a week, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and prepare graduates for the Prometric Alaska CNA exam; scrubs and a meal stipend are provided.
Location & Directions
4315 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508
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.
Minimum Age
18
Training Hours
140 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia (NNAAP) — Alaska transitioned from in-state administration to Credentia direct in April 2023
Time to Cert
12-20 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CNA program at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium include?
Held on the Alaska Native Health Campus in U-Med/East Anchorage, this Alaska Board of Nursing-approved Certified Nurse Aide training is offered through ANTHC to support workforce development for tribal health employers. The program is located at 4315 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (907) 729-1104 or visit https://anthc.org/education-training/.
How much does Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium cost?
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the certified nurse aide depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (907) 729-1104 or visit the program website at https://anthc.org/education-training/ to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in Alaska generally fall in the range of $1,500-$3,500 including training tuition.
How long is the program at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium?
The certified nurse aide at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is structured as 5 weeks. Alaska requires 140 hours minimum of state-approved training, so this program meets or exceeds the state minimum. Contact the program at (907) 729-1104 for current cohort start dates and schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium?
Call Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium directly at (907) 729-1104 or visit https://anthc.org/education-training/. The program is located at 4315 Diplomacy Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.
What Alaska CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium?
Before enrolling at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, make sure you meet Alaska's minimum age (18), education requirements, and background-check rules. Alaska requires 140 hours minimum of state-approved training and uses Credentia (NNAAP) — Alaska transitioned from in-state administration to Credentia direct in April 2023 for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 12-20 weeks. See the full Alaska CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.