State terminology: Certified nurse aide (CNA). The registry FAQ also uses “certified nursing assistant.” Alabama Nurse Aide Registry FAQ ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Program directory checked November 3, 2026. Partial directory review.
Directory overview
9 programs are listed in the reviewed partial directory for Alabama. Before enrolling, confirm current approval for the exact training site with the state. Ask the program about total cost, schedule and clinical placement.
The reviewed college sources do not establish statewide ADPH approval coverage. This page lists CNA programs that Alabama public two-year colleges publish; it is not the ADPH approval list. The Alabama Community College System page is a starting point, and each program row links to the college’s own CNA page. Southern Union lists the program under Workforce Development at several campuses. Confirm the exact training location, cost, schedule, clinical placement and current approval with the college and ADPH.
CNA training programs in Alabama
Listed alphabetically, not ranked. The table reproduces the list published by Alabama Community College System colleges. Exact duplicate rows are shown once. A listing is not a recommendation.
This page uses status labels other than Approved. The label “College published” does not indicate full approval. Confirm the current status with the state before enrolling.
| Program | Location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Community College — Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Huntsville | 102 Wynn Dr NW, 35805 | 256-306-2515 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College — Certified Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Phenix City | 2602 College Drive, 36869 | 334-291-4925 |
| Drake State Community & Technical College — Certified Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Huntsville | 3421 Meridian Street N, 35811 | 256-539-8161 |
| Enterprise State Community College — Certified Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Enterprise | 600 Plaza Drive, 36330 | 334-347-2623 |
| Gadsden State Community College — Certified Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Gadsden | 1001 George Wallace Drive, 35903 | 256-549-8200 |
| Northwest Shoals Community College — Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Muscle Shoals | 800 George Wallace Blvd, 35661 | 256-331-5305 |
| Southern Union State Community College — Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Wadley | 750 Roberts Street, 36276 | (256) 395-2211 |
| Trenholm State Community College — Certified Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Montgomery | 3920 Troy Hwy, 36116 | 334-420-4400 |
| Wallace Community College — Certified Nursing AssistantAlabama community college CNA programCollege published | Dothan | 1141 Wallace Drive, 36303 | 334-556-2202 |
How does CNA training work in Alabama?
- Alabama-approved nurse aide training must be at least 75 clock hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical training and 16 hours of lab training. You get at least 16 hours of training before you have any direct contact with residents.
- Pass both the written/oral and skills competency tests. The registry allows three attempts within 24 months of training; otherwise the applicant must retrain.
Read the full Alabama training guide →
How should you verify a program before enrolling?
- Confirm the program’s current state approval and the exact location where training takes place.
- Get a written breakdown of tuition, lab and clinical fees, exam fees, supplies, background checks and refund terms.
- Ask about class schedules, clinical placement, attendance rules and completion requirements.
- Confirm the testing provider, candidate handbook and retake policy before paying.
- Ask about funding, payment plans and any employer tuition support.
What if a program is not on this list?
A program may be new, inactive, listed under a different name or added after this directory was checked. Its absence does not establish approval or closure. Ask the state agency to confirm the exact program and training site before paying.
How much does CNA training cost in Alabama?
This program list does not include prices. Tuition, lab fees, exams, fingerprinting, supplies and travel costs vary by school and location. Ask each program for the full amount and use the Training Costs & Funding guide to compare offers.
We publish a cost only when the state or school provides it, with the date checked. We do not estimate missing prices.
Where does this list come from?
Alabama public two-year college CNA programs (college-published) ↗ · Checked November 3, 2026.
Publisher: Alabama Community College System colleges.