CNA Schools in Georgia

By Joanna Pelletier, allied health world contributing writer
Published: May, 28 2010

With its rich history, booming population, and beautiful weather, Georgia is an excellent place to begin a CNA career. There are over 60 Board-accredited CNA training programs in the State of Georgia, which are offered through nursing homes, community colleges, and universities. In order to gain entry into any of the CNA schools in Georgia, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, be in good physical health, and have no criminal record.

CNA programs offered through community colleges and universities take a more traditional approach toward education, providing their students with a curriculum that blends hands-on practice with classes in nursing and the liberal arts and sciences. A typical core curriculum for a traditional CNA program may include classes in biology, organic chemistry, psychology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, maternal care, and gerontology.

CNA programs offered through nursing homes, home care agencies, and private schools typically do not include instruction in the liberal arts. Instead, these programs choose to take a more career-focused approach, allowing students to focus on building their caregiving skills. Students who earn their certificates through these programs spend six months to two years taking classes in anatomy, physiology, gerontology, and psychology.

Through either online or campus based programs, aspiring C.N.A.s in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus and Savannah, Georgia may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Anchor Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, St Joseph's Hospital and Columbus Regional Hospital.

CNA Schools in Georgia

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Everest Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Jonesboro
• Marietta
• Norcross

Programs:

• Patient Care Technician (Diploma)
• Medical Assistant (Diploma)
• Dental Assistant(Diploma)

Quick Summary: Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

South University - Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

• Savannah

Programs:

• Medical Assisting (AS)
• Nurse Educator (MS)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (MS)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Chattanooga College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Chattanooga

Programs:

• Medical Assisting
• Dental Assistant
• Medical Office Administration

Quick Summary: Start your career with an education from Chattanooga College Medical, Dental & Technical Careers.

Keiser University Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

• Tallahassee

Programs:

• Medical Assisting, AS
• Nursing, BS (Online Only)
• Nursing, MS (Online Only)

Quick Summary: Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Everest College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Atlanta

Programs:

• Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
• Diploma - Dental Assistant
• Diploma - Pharmacy Technician

Quick Summary: Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.