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.
2024 CNA Programs at UWG Carrollton
Saturday Programs
Class Meets: Saturdays from 8 AM-4 PM at UWG Carrollton
Spring 24 Saturday Program - Starts 1/20 - Course Complete
Summer 24 Saturday Program - Starts 4/27 - Course Complete
Fall 24 Saturday Program - Starts 8/17 - Course in Session
Monday/Wednesday Programs
Class Meets: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 PM at UWG Carrrollton
Spring 24 Monday/Wednesday Program - Starts 1/29 - Course in Session
Summer 24 Monday/Wednesday Program - Starts 5/20 - Course Complete
Fall 24 Monday/Wednesday Program - Starts 8/26 - Course in Session
2024 CNA Programs at UWG Newnan
Spring 2024
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM-10 PM at UWG Newnan
Spring 24 Tu & Th Program - Starts 2/13 - Course Complete
Summer 2024
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM-10 PM at UWG Newnan
Summer 24 Tu & Th Program - Starts 5/30 - Course Complete
Fall 2024
Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 PM-10 PM at UWG Newnan
Fall 24 Tu & Th Program - Starts 9/3 - Course in Session
Registration Fee
The 2024 registration fee ($1075 UWG Student | $1150 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 ($78.50), 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 Course Requirements (PDF, 266K)
- 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 $78.50. 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 also bring a copy of the results of a Two (2) Step PPD (TB) test to the first day of class. This test will take two (2) weeks to complete so please plan accordingly. If you have previously taken a TB test, the results must be current within one calendar year of the scheduled clinical dates for this 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.
