Certified Nursing Assistant, AL

Alabama has approved its own Nurse Assistant Certification programs ever since Congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act in 1987. The law is in place so states can oversee the standards of care in long-term care facilities like nursing homes.

The Alabama Department of Health approves CNA training programs throughout the state and maintains the registry list of CNAs that are legally allowed to work in long-term care facilities.

Requirements to work as a CNA in Alabama:

• Successfully complete a state-approved training program


• Pass the CNA State Exam (both writing and skills portion)


• Have a clear criminal history background check
  
  

Salary Average for Certified Nusing Assistant AL

• $21,000


• $10.00/hour

Training program criteria in Alabama

Each program will differ from the next but all programs have to keep up with standards set by the State of Alabama

• 75 hours of training


• Classroom Learning


• Hands-on Learning

Applying for reciprocity in Alabama

If an approved CNA moves to Alabama from another state they must first be employed by a long-term care facility before they can apply for reciprocity. At this time they will be places on Alabama's registry

List of State-Approved Training Programs

Below are a few training programs in the sate of Alabama. For a complete list of training programs please refer to the Alabama Department of Public Health or contact them at:

Alabama Certified Nurse Aide Registry

Alabama Department of Public Health

Division of Health Care Facilities

The RSA Tower, Suite 600

201 Monroe Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: (334)206-5169

Fax: (334)206-5219

Easter Seals Central Alabama
2125 E. South Boulevard

Montgomery, Alabama 3611

Phone #: (334) 288-0240

Fax: 334-288-7171

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  Tuition is $1,150 and includes:
  
  
  
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    Five week intensive training
    
  
  
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    Instruction by a qualified R.N.
    
  
  
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    2 uniforms, 1 lab coat, 1 pair of shoes
    
  
  
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    Watch
    
  
  
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    Stethoscope
    
  
  
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    Textbook
    
  
  
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    Fee for CNA exam
    
  
  
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    Background check, TB test, drug screen
    
  
  
  
  

Gadsden State Community College
1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35902-0227

Phone #: (256) 549-8257 (For Nursing Assistant Adviser)
Phone #: 256-549-8200 (For general inquiries)

• Two semesters of 25 credit hours
  


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  Program covers: Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy and Medical Unit Clerk
  


• Only 10 student allowed per semester


• Cost of tuition + fees

J. F. Drake State Technical College
3421 Meridian St N

Huntsville, AL 35811

Phone #: 256.551.3156 (For nursing secretary)

Phone #: (256) 539-8161 (For general inquiries)

Fax #: (256) 551-1704

• 10 day program 8 hours a day
  


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  Cost $445

Reid State Technical College
I65 and Hwy 83
Evergreen, AL 36401

Phone #: 251-578-1313, extension 124

• Estimated cost: $2500


• One semester

Shelton State Community College
The Martin Campus
9500 Old Greensboro Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
C.A. Fredd Campus
3401 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone #: (205) 391-2457
Office: 3613 Martin Campus

• thirteen (13) credit hour program per semester
  


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  Total Cost $ 1,908