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Athens-Clarke County, GA metro

CNA Classes in Athens, GA

9 nurse aide training programs in the Athens metro area are approved by the state (Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions), list dated October 2026), in 6 cities.

Updated October 2026 · Data: Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions) (October 2026), IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

State-approved programs
96 cities
Training required
85 hr24 clinical
Athens median pay
$36,330metro

9 state-approved CNA programs in the Athens area

Source: Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions), Active Training Programs, list dated October 2026. Programs are sorted by city. Call to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost.

  • Athens Community Career Academy

    440 Dearing Ext., Athens GA 30606 · (706) 357-5244
    High school
  • Innovative Health Care Institute - Elberton HS

    100 Seagraves Drive, Suite 1, Athens GA 30605 · (706) 705-2033
    Private school
  • Innovative Health Care Institute, LLC

    100 Seagraves Drive, Suite 1, Athens GA 30605 · (706) 705-2033
    Private school
  • High Shoals Health & Rehabilitation

    3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop GA 30621 · (706) 769-7738
    Nursing home
  • Connect Care Medical Training Institute LLC

    182 Ben Burton Circle, Suite 800, Bogart GA 30622 · (706) 850-0160
    Private school
  • One Breath CNA, LLC

    205 Cleveland Rd. Suite B, Bogart GA 30622 · (706) 850-4017
    Private school
  • Comer Health And Rehabilitation

    2430 Paoli Street, Comer GA 30629 · (706) 783-5116
    Nursing home
  • Oglethorpe County High School

    749 Athens Road, Lexington GA 30648 · (706) 743-8124
    High school
  • Winder CNA Training

    1047 Summitt Grove Drive, Suite 403, Watkinsville GA 30677 · (770) 203-0858
    Private school

CNA Classes in Athens: FAQ

How many state-approved CNA programs are in the Athens area?

9 nurse aide training programs in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area are on the official Georgia list (Georgia Department of Community Health Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Alliant Health Solutions), October 2026), across 6 cities.

How much do nursing assistants make in Athens?

Certified Nursing Assistants in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro earn a median $36,330 a year ($17.47/hour), per BLS May 2025 data. That compares with $37,680 statewide and $42,260 nationally.

How long does CNA training take?

Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training. Many states require more.

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