Central New Mexico Community College - Main Campus
525 Buena Vista Dr SE
Nursing Assistant
- Phone:
- (505) 224-3000
CNA Classes in Albuquerque, NM
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Albuquerque. New Mexico requires 75 hours minimum (federal floor); many New Mexico programs deliver 100-185 hours to align with employer expectations of training and uses D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) - replaced Prometric as New Mexico's state-contracted vendor for the competency exam.
Programs in Albuquerque
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State Required Hours
75 hours minimum (federal floor); many New Mexico programs deliver 100-185 hours to align with employer expectations
Exam Vendor
D&SDT-Headmaster (TestMaster Universe / TMU) - replaced Prometric as New Mexico's state-contracted vendor
All CNA Programs in Albuquerque
Becoming a CNA in New Mexico
New Mexico's CNA workforce is regulated by the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), which absorbed responsibilities formerly handled by the New Mexico Department of Health, and the Division of Health Improvement now operates the Certified Nurse Aide Registry. The HCA recently transitioned its testing and registry vendor from Prometric to D&SDT-Headmaster, consolidating training program approval, exam scheduling, and renewal into the TestMaster Universe (TMU) portal at nm.tmutest.com.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Albuquerque
How many CNA training programs are available in Albuquerque, NM?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program 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.
How do I become a CNA in Albuquerque, NM?
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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.
Are there free CNA classes in Albuquerque?
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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.