Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) » CNA FAQ

Yes. Upon payment of class tuition in full, you will receive text books in advance. Or you may pay a book deposit and receive your books in advance. Otherwise, you will receive your books on the first day of class.

We will take registrations up to the day before class beings, if space is available. Registration form, other required documents and a $100 application fee are required to register and reserve a space in class. We suggest that you register early to guarantee a space in the class of your choice.

In general, 14 people are the maximum number of students in class.

Am I too old or too young to take the class? We have had successful students from age 17 to age 70. Our classes generally include men and women of a wide age range.

CNA's can generally find employment opportunities in Nursing homes, Personal Care Homes , Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Care agencies, Hospice care agencies, Private Home Care and some hospitals. Pay rates for CNA may range from $9-$11 per hour, based on what type of facility, location and previous experience the CNA has.

The state requires that the CNA classes be taught in English only. For the CNA class, materials (textbook and workbook) are offered in spanish. The state certification is also offered in spanish. Strong English skills are needed to be successful in our training classes.

For our CNA program, 100% of our students pass our training program. Aproximately 85% of the students pass the State Certification Exams on the first attempt. We provide remedial assistance, if needed. We pride ourselves on preparing our students to successfully complete the state exams on the first attempt.

No. CNA certification and training programs in Georgia are regulated by the Georgia Health Partnership, Medical Care Foundation. www.mmis.georgia.gov They require that classroom and clinical training be provided in order to be eligible to take the Certification exam. There are many companies that advertise on-line CNA training, but they are not allowed in Georgia

CNA certification and training programs in Georgia are regulated by the Georgia Health Partnership, Medical Care Foundation. If your certification has expired less than three years ago, you may just retake the state certification exam. You will need to register with www.pearsonvue.com . We strongly recommend that you download the current Georgia Nurse Aid Candidate Handbook to refresh yourself with skills to be tested. If your certification has expired more than three years ago, the Georgia Health Partnership requires that you retake the full course to be eligible to take the state exam. There is no approved refresher course. Contact the Georgia Health Partnership at www.mmis.georgia.gov for more information.

For CNA training, you will complete a total of 24 hours of clinical work in a nursing home. Clinical time is included in the regular class schedule. Clinicals are scheduled by us and are done at Townsend Park (formerly Starcrest) Care Home in Cartersville.  During your clinical rotation, you will provide care for the residents under the supervision of the Clinical Instructor and the Nursing Home staff.

For CNA training graduates, we will schedule you to take the Georgia Certification exam and the exam fees are included in your tuition fee. Your exam will be scheduled approximately 3-4 weeks after the end of your CNA class. The exam is administered by NACES, at the training location where you attended class. The exam consists of a written and a skills portion. You will receive your results that day

Class attendance is very important. Every effort should be made to avoid missing class. If you know in advance that you will have to be absent, notify Director, Amy Vickery.  It may be necessary for you to take another class date.

CNA, PCT, and Phlebotomy job duties involve large amounts of physical activity. People who cannot be on their feet for extended periods of time, who can't lift at least 40 pounds, who can't stoop or bend, etc. may not be suited for our training. If you have questions, please consult your personal physician.

Women who are pregnant may be accepted, however, you are strongly encouraged to discuss training requirement with your doctor. CNA Training requirements include a TB skin test, please discuss this with your physician also.

For CNA training program you are not required to have a HSD or GED. However, you may have difficulty finding employment without having a HSD or GED

Yes, you must provide your social security card and government issued photo id, such as a driver’s license or a passport. In addition, the first and last name on the photo id and social security card must match exactly. Students are encouraged to apply for replacement or corrected social security card and or driver’s license as soon as possible to avoid a possible delay in taking the State Certification exam.

For the CNA program, if you have had a felony conviction within the last 10 years, or if you have a current felony charges, you are not eligible to take CNA training.   ***Note that having a criminal record may affect your ability to get a job, depending on the number of charges, nature of the charges and/or how recently the charges were made.  If you had charges that were dismissed, you may be eligible to have them expunged.  Contact Amy Vickery for more information.

TB skin test is required for the CNA class. . If you have had a TB skin test in the last 12 months, please provide a copy when you register for the CNA class. If you have ever had a positive TB skin test you must have a chest x-ray and provide a letter from a doctor stating that you do not have active TB.