CNA course in GA

Future_RN_Kamaria · Apr 16, 2006

Are there any links or how do I find out how to take a course to become a CNA? I am interested in going back to school to become a Nurse...
I plan to take A&P 1 this summer.
Whats teh avg starting pay for a CNA?
Is this a good idea?
I just need info on how to located a CNA course
Thanks everyone

According to Salary.com, The median pay for a Certified Nursing Assistant in Ga is 23,813...

10ACGIRL · Apr 20, 2006

Are there any links or how do I find out how to take a course to become a CNA? I am interested in going back to school to become a Nurse...
I plan to take A&P 1 this summer.
Whats teh avg starting pay for a CNA?
Is this a good idea?
I just need info on how to located a CNA course
Thanks everyone

I took my CNA C ourse at the American Red Cross in Brandon, Florida. My training including my hands on skills at a nursing home took about 3 months.:monkeydance:

binkybaby7 · May 4, 2006

Whatever you do, do the research, I found a place on the web that said you can take the course online, at your own pace, and it's originated out of Atlanta, GA. St. Augustine, it's not real! Good Luck!!! I'm doing the same. I don't know about GA, but here in indiana, there are agencies that will pay more. You float to different hospitals and just wherever they need you. The ones here pay roughly 15-20/hr. depending on the shift and day. I think Mon-Fri day shift makes 15, as opposed to working nights on the weekends you make 20. So, if you could find that it would be better!! Like I said, good luck!!!:cheers:

2bnurseguy_2005 · May 4, 2006

THANKs.. you think a local red cross would train then?

I cant seem to find anything that offers a CNA course... If I contact a hospital...what should I ask or whom should I direct the question to

Drysolong · May 4, 2006

THANKs.. you think a local red cross would train then?
I cant seem to find anything that offers a CNA course... If I contact a hospital...what should I ask or whom should I direct the question to

Some technical colleges have CNA courses in Georgia, especially in Atlanta area

crr277 · May 4, 2006

I've seen CNA used interchangably with Patient Care Technician. I haven't been able to find any CNA courses here in GA, just the one patient care techincian at Georgia Medical Institute. I think both functions are similar.

I did find a link to nurses aide programs in GA. After completion of the program of 85 hours and a successful examination, you'll be certified.

2bnurseguy_2005 · May 5, 2006

THANKS I appeciate your input and info

binkybaby7 · May 5, 2006

any Ivy Tech should have the course. It's like 500 dollars and about a 3 month course. You should also try hospitals and nursing homes in your area. I know of a hospital in Indianapolis that offers it and also a couple of nursing homes that offer it (the nursing homes offer it free though). You might also ask any high school (that might have some type of special health class, like a Health Occupations - Vocational school); sometimes they offer those classes to their students. They might be able to help you.

Jasmine777 · May 12, 2009

You can find a free listing of all the CNA programs in Georgia at http://www.cnatips.com, make sure you choose CNA Classes from menu and then pick your state from the map. Good luck!

aquamarine305 · Oct 23, 2009

Has anyone completed a cna course in coweta county or fayette county? Where and how much? Thanks

hopefulabby · Oct 23, 2009

I live in Ga and have been looking into becoming a CNA while in nursing school. Just to clarify CNAs in Ga do NOT make $15-20 an hour. In North Ga it is around $8-10 starting. Even close to Atlanta I have never head of a CNA making more than $15. Good luck. I am looking at local nursing homes. It is much cheaper than Red Cross.