Nursing Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Careers and Training in Georgia



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Schools Concentrating On Nursing Aides And Attendants

  • Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Georgia Military College Valdosta, Georgia Military College, and Georgia Military College Augusta.

Fastest Response From Schools

  • Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

  • Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Bainbridge.
  • Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Dekalb, Albany Technical, Sandersville Technical College, and Savannah Technical College.
  • Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Dekalb, Flint River Technical College, Lanier Technical College, and Central Georgia Technical College.

School Setting

  • Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Andrew, Columbus Tech, Georgia Military College, and Georgia Military College Atlanta.
  • Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Andrew, Reinhardt College, Georgia Military College, and North Georgia Technical College.

Excellence

  • % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Reinhardt College and Andrew.
  • Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Altamaha Tech, Andrew, Reinhardt College, and Southeastern Technical College.

 

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Everest Institute

  • Locations: Jonesboro
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  • Degrees: Diploma

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Walden University

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  • Degrees: Bachelor

Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State

Village Home Health • Gainesville, GA
Studying CNA (completion in 2005)

10/20/2011

"Not only did they teach me more than what I needed to know to do my rewarding job, they also provided a job for me. I love this program and company. The compensation is excellent."

Ratings are on a 1-10 scale

CharacteristicRatingComment
Would Recommend?yesI feel strongly about this program. The teachers are excellent. The pay is excellent, and you are guaranteed a job.
Program Reputation6Village is a great place to learn to become a CNA. In my hometown it is very reputable.
Program Quality9The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I feel like I learned everything I needed to in order to preform my job properly.
Instruction10My instructors were extremely knowledgeable. They were also helpful by putting extra time in for their students.
How Difficult4Being a CNA is not difficult. The study only takes 3 months and then you get your certification if you pass, but it is easy to pass.
Hands-On vs. BookishYou have some book work. The majority, though, is hands on.
Schedule Flexibility1There are set times and days you have to be there. You have no choices.
Academic Facilities5It is an easy certification to obtain. Mostly you either have lecture in one room or go on the floor in a nursing home for experience. This is kind of like clinicals.
Social Life10I made many dear friends in the program. We are still comrades today.
Placement Services10Village trains you to be a CNA to work for them. You are guaranteed a job after completion of the course.
Alumni Network1There is no alumni network. It is a short study process.
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