Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The UWG Certified Nursing Assistant Program is approved through the Georgia Department of Community Health (GDCH) and meets standards outlined in the "Policies and Procedures for Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP)." The nurse aide course is taught in English ONLY. The course offers training to candidates that desire to become eligible for certification as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The program provides a comprehensive course to train candidates to work in all health care facilities (e.g. nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, home health, etc.) The UWG CNA program is a total of 88 hours consisting of 64 hours classroom/skills lab instruction, and 24 hours of clinical practice in a long-term care facility. Upon completion of the course, students will be certified to register with Credentia CNA365 System to take the State Certification test.
2025 CNA Programs at UWG Carrollton
Saturday Programs
Class Meets: Saturdays from 8 AM-4 PM at UWG Carrollton
Spring 2025 Saturday Program - Starts 1/11/25
Summer 2025 Saturday Program - Opening Soon
Fall 2025 Saturday Program -Opening Soon
Monday/Wednesday Programs
Class Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 PM at UWG Carrrollton
Spring 2025 Monday/Wednesday Program - Starts 1/27/25
Summer 2025 Monday/Wednesday Program - Opening Soon
Fall 2025 Monday/Wednesday Program - Opening Soon
2025 CNA Programs at UWG Newnan
Spring 2025
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM-10 PM at UWG Newnan
Summer 2025
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM-10 PM at UWG Newnan
Summer 2025 Tu & Th Program - Opening Soon
Fall 2025
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM-10 PM at UWG Newnan
Fall 2025 Tu & Th Program - Opening Soon
Registration Fee
The 2025 registration fee ($1,150 UWG Student | $1,225 Non-UWG Student) covers instruction, textbooks, required supplies, clinical supervision, 1 set of scrubs, a blood pressure cuff, and a name badge. Students are responsible for the cost of their background check/drug test ($99.95), a Professional Liability Insurance Policy for clinicals ($43), and the State Certification Test Fee will be $130 (Written $35/Skills $95).
Program Documents Available for Download
When you receive your registration confirmation via email, there should be six (6) attachments containing important information regarding requirements you must meet in order to attend the CNA program. You must open and read all the attachments carefully and take appropriate action to meet those requirements before the first day of class. If you do not receive a registration confirmation by email, please contact Dale Fleming at dfleming@westga.edu or (678) 839-6612.
- USG CNA Certificate of Immunization (PDF, 127K)
- UWG CNA Carrollton Program Requirements (PDF, 284K)
- UWG CNA Newnan Program Requirements (PDF, 285K)
- UWG CNA Health Insurance Waiver (PDF, 87.2K)
- UWG CNA Program Tuition Refund Policy (PDF, 145K)
- UWG CNA Physical Assessment Form (PDF, 79.8K)
- UWG CNA Classroom & Laboratory Dress Code (PDF, 147K)
Background Check and Drug Test
Students must initiate a background check and drug test before the first day of class through Advantage Students at a cost of approximately $99.95. Once logged into your Advantage Students account, click Get Started and Get Started Again. Under Affiliated Schools, select University of West Georgia, and select the UWG CNA Program to share your results.
TB Test
Students must submit a negative tuberculosis documentation TB/PPD form, or Quantiferon/Tspot Testing. A Chest x-ray is required for students with a positive TB skin test with a symptom evaluation signed by a licensed Medical Provider (MD, PA, or NP). TB test results done previously must be good within one year of the last date of clinicals scheduled for your course.
Watch With A Second Hand
Students are required to bring a watch with a second hand to class for use during the course and during the certification test at the end of the course.
Program Contact
If you require additional information or clarification, please contact Dale Fleming at dfleming@westga.edu or (678) 839-6612.
