Nurse Aides in Georgia ensures the highest quality of care given to those loved ones in nursing homes and private residences. With this, the Department of Community Health (DCH) has contracted with Georgia Medical Care Foundation (GMCF) for the management and oversight of the State Approved Nurse Aide Training Programs (NATP) and Nurse Aide Registry (NAR).

State Contact Information for CNA Certification

Georgia Health Partnership – GMCF
1455 Lincoln Parkway East, Suite 750
Atlanta, GA 30346-2200
Phone #: 678-527-3010 (local)
Toll Free #: 800-414-4358
Fax #: 678-527-3001

CNA Salary in Georgia

• Between $18,720 to $24,960
• $9.19 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)

Georgia CNA Programs & Training Information

Georgia CNA programs must be at least one hundred twenty (120) hours of classroom and clinical training. Some state – approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom and practical training.

Information in Georgia

It is important to know that state regulations change often.  This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency.  Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.

If a CNA outside Georgia wishes to work in the state the applicant must contact the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry to obtain a transfer/reciprocity form. Completed form with required documents and fees must be submitted by mail. It is necessary that the applicant must be listed as good standing on their home state in accordance with the federal requirements.

Renewal in Georgia

To renew CNA Certification in Georgia:

(1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out to the CNA 2-3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting Georgia Nurse Aide Registry.

(2) You must have provided eight (8) hours of nursing related services for pay during the two-year span. If you do not render nursing care services for the last two years, you are require to take the State Exam again.

(3) Completed form with required documents must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

To renew Expired CNA Certification in Georgia:

(1) Contact Georgia Nurse Aide Registry.

(2) The registry will provide needed form, completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

 

Georgia Approved CNA Programs

Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross Campus:
1701 Carswell Avenue
Waycross, Georgia 31503

Alma Campus:
426 West 12th Street
Alma, Georgia 31510
Phone #: 912-287-6584 (Waycross)
Phone #: 912-632-0951 (Alma)
Toll free #: (877) ED AT OTC
Toll free #: (877) 332-8682
Email address: info@okefenokeetech.edu
Website

• Cost is $881
• Sixteen (16) credit hour per semester

 

Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Phone #: 706-649-1800
Admission Office: 706-649-1847
Email address: admissions@columbustech.edu
Website

• Estimated cost is $872 (other fees not included)
• Sixteen (16) credit hour per semester

West Georgia Technical College
Carroll Campus
997 South Highway 16
Carrollton, GA  30116

Coweta Campus
160 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Newnan, GA 30263

Douglas Campus
4600 Timber Ridge Drive
Douglasville, Georgia  30135

LaGrange Campus
1 College Circle
LaGrange, GA 30240

Murphy Campus
176 Murphy Campus Blvd.
Waco, GA  30182

Carroll Campus: 770-836-6800

Coweta Campus: 678-423-2000

Douglas Campus: 770-947-7200

LaGrange Campus: 706-845-4323

Murphy Campus: 770-537-6000
Fax #: 770.537.7995
Admission Office: (770)537-5719
E-mail:mary.aderhold@westgatech.edu
Website

• Cost is $1105 includes:
  • Application Fee
  • Registration Fee
  • Student Activity Fee
  • Graduation Fee
  • Student Insurance Fee
  • Instructional and Technology Support Fee
  • Check Return Fee
  • Facilities Fee
• Twenty – three (23) credit hour per semester

 

Heart of Georgia Technical College
560 Pinehill Road
Dublin, Georgia 31021
Phone #: (478) 275-6589
Toll free #: (800) 200-4484

• Cost is $1113
• Eight (8) credit hours with 50 hours in classroom instruction and 60 hours in clinical instruction

 

Altamaha Technical College
1777 West Cherry Street
Jesup, Georgia 31545
Toll Free #: (800) 645-8284
Phone #: (912) 427-5800
Fax #: (912) 427-5823
Website

• Estimated Cost is $928.20
• Sixteen (16) credit hour per semester

Columbus Technical College
928 Manchester Expy
Columbus GA 31904
Phone #: (478) 553-2100
Email address: bellis@sandersvilletech.edu

• Estimated Cost is $1236
• Sixteen (16) credit hours, 190 contact hours for 19 weeks

 

 

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