Augusta Technical College
3200 Augusta Tech Drive
Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit
- Duration:
- 1 term
- Phone:
- (706) 771-4000
CNA Classes in Augusta, GA
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Augusta. Tuition ranges from Free to $600. Georgia requires 85 hours of training and uses Prometric for the competency exam.
Programs in Augusta
7
Tuition Range
Free to $600
State Required Hours
85 hours
Exam Vendor
Prometric
Free in Augusta
A.R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School
1 free program available
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Augusta Technical College - Summerville Site
2258 Wrightsboro Road
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- One term day or two-term evening (9 credit hours)
- Phone:
- (706) 771-4175
Helms College - Augusta Campus
3145 Washington Road
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- Approx. 94 hours
- Phone:
- (706) 854-4701
Tender Care Training Center
1755 Gordon Highway, Suite E
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
- Cost:
- $600
- Phone:
- (706) 736-9225
Training For Life Center
2321 Peach Orchard Road, Suite H
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Duration:
- 6 weeks / ~120 hours
- Phone:
- (706) 814-6941
A.R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School
1324 Laney-Walker Boulevard
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Cost:
- Free (for enrolled Richmond County students)
- Phone:
- (706) 823-6933
Becoming a CNA in Georgia
Becoming a CNA in Georgia is one of the more accessible pathways in the Southeast. The state requires 85 hours of training — just 10 hours above the federal floor — which means most full-time programs can be completed in 4 to 6 weeks. Georgia's Technical College System runs the largest network of approved training programs, typically at modest tuition rates and often with HOPE Career Grant funding available for state residents in healthcare pathways. Several long-term care facility chains in metro Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus, and Augusta also sponsor CNA training in exchange for a 6 to 12 month work commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Augusta
How many CNA training programs are available in Augusta, GA?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Augusta, GA. All programs must meet Georgia's minimum of 85 hours and prepare graduates to sit for the Prometric competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Augusta?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Augusta ranges from Free to $600. A.R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School lists the lowest tuition at Free (for enrolled Richmond County students). 1 program in Augusta offers no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee (Approximately $105 total for both portions), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Augusta?
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Tender Care Training Center offers the shortest published program in Augusta at 6 weeks. Georgia requires 85 hours of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (706) 736-9225 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Augusta, GA?
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To work as a CNA in Augusta, you must meet a Georgia-approved training program of at least 85 hours, pass the Prometric competency exam (Two-part exam: a written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills evaluation. Search results are returned on the registry by SSN (last 4 digits), name, or certificate number.), and clear a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) criminal background check plus fingerprint-based federal FBI clearance. Most candidates complete the full process in 5–10 weeks (training 4–6 weeks, exam and registry 2–4 weeks).
Are there free CNA classes in Augusta?
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Yes. 1 Augusta program on this directory offers no-cost CNA training: A.R. Johnson Health Science & Engineering Magnet School. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.