CNA Classes in Albuquerque, NM

Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Albuquerque, NM. All programs must meet New Mexico's minimum of 75 hours minimum (federal floor); many New Mexico programs deliver 100-185 hours to align with employer expectations and prepare graduates to sit for the D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) - replaced Prometric as New Mexico's state-contracted vendor competency exam.

Published tuition for CNA programs in Albuquerque ranges from $450. Career Enrichment Center lists the lowest tuition at ~$450 fees + ~$140 exam. Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($140 total through D&SDT-Headmaster ($40 knowledge test + $100 skills test); the audio knowledge option adds $5 ($45 + $100 = $145). The State of New Mexico pays test fees for candidates employed by, or with an offer from, a Medicaid-certified nursing facility — enter your employer in the nm.tmutest.com application to access this benefit.), background check, and uniforms.

Corus Health offers the shortest published program in Albuquerque at 10 days (or hybrid virtual). New Mexico requires 75 hours minimum (federal floor); many New Mexico programs deliver 100-185 hours to align with employer expectations of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (505) 828-0232 for current cohort start dates.

To work as a CNA in Albuquerque, you must meet a New Mexico-approved training program of at least 75 hours minimum (federal floor); many New Mexico programs deliver 100-185 hours to align with employer expectations, pass the D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) - replaced Prometric as New Mexico's state-contracted vendor competency exam (Two-part competency evaluation: a written Knowledge Test and a hands-on Manual Skills Test (handwashing always required, plus 4 randomly assigned nurse aide skills)), and clear a New Mexico Caregivers Criminal History Screening (CCHS) Program fingerprint-based check (~$73.30) including New Mexico Department of Public Safety and FBI clearance, plus screening against the CNA Registry abuse and neglect list. Most candidates complete the full process in 4-8 weeks from program enrollment to registry listing.

No Albuquerque program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many New Mexico 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.