Charleston, WV
Garnet Career Center
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Location
Charleston, WV
State Required Hours
120 hours minimum, exceeding the federal 75-hour floor
- Address
422 Dickinson Street
Charleston, WV 25301
- Phone
- (304) 348-6195
- Website
- https://gcc.kana.k12.wv.us/
About This Program
Garnet Career Center is a Kanawha County adult-education campus on Dickinson Street in the historic East End of downtown Charleston, just blocks from the State Capitol complex. Its Nurse Aide course is OHFLAC-approved and follows the West Virginia 120-hour curriculum (65 classroom + 55 clinical), with clinicals at area skilled nursing facilities. Successful completers are eligible to sit for the West Virginia NNAAP exam administered by Professional Healthcare Development (PHD) and to be placed on the West Virginia Nurse Aide Registry.
Location & Directions
422 Dickinson Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Becoming a CNA in West Virginia
West Virginia regulates its CNA workforce through the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC), which sits inside the West Virginia Department of Health and is one of the few state agencies that contracts a regional vendor - Professional Healthcare Development, LLC (PHD) - rather than Prometric or Pearson VUE to administer the nurse aide competency exam. OHFLAC sets training, testing, and abuse-registry policy, while PHD handles scheduling, proctoring, scoring, and rule book updates.
Minimum Age
18
Training Hours
120 hours minimum, exceeding the federal 75-hour floor
Exam Vendor
Professional Healthcare Development, LLC (PHD), under contract with OHFLAC
Time to Cert
6-10 weeks from program start to registry listing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CNA program at Garnet Career Center include?
Garnet Career Center is a Kanawha County adult-education campus on Dickinson Street in the historic East End of downtown Charleston, just blocks from the State Capitol complex. The program is located at 422 Dickinson Street, Charleston, WV 25301. For the current curriculum, admission requirements, and start dates, call (304) 348-6195 or visit https://gcc.kana.k12.wv.us/.
How much does Garnet Career Center cost?
Garnet Career Center has not published a flat tuition figure on this directory; pricing for the certified nurse aide (cna) depends on residency, financial aid, and any employer sponsorships. Call (304) 348-6195 or visit the program website at https://gcc.kana.k12.wv.us/ to request the current fee schedule. For reference, total CNA training costs in West Virginia generally fall in the range of $0-$1,200 (most West Virginia CNAs train at no cost through skilled nursing facility-sponsored programs because federal and state law requires reimbursement once the candidate is hired).
How long is the program at Garnet Career Center?
Garnet Career Center has not published a fixed length for this directory. Programs in West Virginia must meet the state minimum of 120 hours minimum, exceeding the federal 75-hour floor, so plan accordingly. Call (304) 348-6195 or check the program website at https://gcc.kana.k12.wv.us/ to confirm the program length, start dates, and full-time vs part-time schedule options.
How do I apply or contact Garnet Career Center?
Call Garnet Career Center directly at (304) 348-6195 or visit https://gcc.kana.k12.wv.us/. The program is located at 422 Dickinson Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Ask about upcoming cohort start dates, application deadlines, background-check requirements, and any scholarships or financial-aid options before enrolling.
What West Virginia CNA requirements should I know before enrolling at Garnet Career Center?
Before enrolling at Garnet Career Center, make sure you meet West Virginia's minimum age (18), education requirements, and background-check rules. West Virginia requires 120 hours minimum, exceeding the federal 75-hour floor of state-approved training and uses Professional Healthcare Development, LLC (PHD), under contract with OHFLAC for the competency exam, with most candidates reaching certification in 6-10 weeks from program start to registry listing. See the full West Virginia CNA requirements page for a complete checklist.
Are there other CNA programs near Charleston?
Yes. In addition to Garnet Career Center in Charleston, our directory includes CNA training programs in Huntington, Wheeling, Parkersburg, Morgantown, Martinsburg, and other West Virginia cities. Comparing programs by location, schedule, and cost is the easiest way to find the best fit for your situation. Browse all West Virginia CNA classes for the full list.