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What is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
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A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct patient care by taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, and observing and charting patient information. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the National Nurse Aide Assessment program (NNAAP) which determines competency to become enrolled in the State Nurse Aide Registry and, if successful on the exam, receive a certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate. With the CNA credential, students can obtain an entry level health care position as certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, nurse assistant, geriatric aide, or hospital attendant.
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Semester Program Begins
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Alpharetta campus: Spring or fall; Full or part time; Day program. Note: ALHS 1011 (pre-requisite course) only offered in the spring and fall (CNA Certificate program completed in 2+ semesters)
Lawrenceville campus: Spring, summer, or fall; Full or part time; Day program. (CNA certificate program completed in 2+ semesters)
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Application Process
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Apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu
Students must be enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
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CNA Certificate Courses
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Prerequisites for NAST 1100 course
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| Program Course and Corequisites for CNA |
A current BLS-C Healthcare provider certification/card will be required. Students will need this certification prior to attending the clinical component of this program. Class size is limited, so only those who have completed and passed prerequisite classes with a “C” or better will be considered for selection.
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| Program Deadlines |
All application steps must be completed by the term deadline for the semester in which you wish to begin the program. For specific dates, see the academic calendar at GwinnettTech.edu. |
| Program Requirements |
Within the first two weeks of the NAST 1100 course, students will be required to provide evidence of standard immunizations completion. A completed background check, and a drug screen may be required at the discretion of the clinical facility. The cost of the background check, drug screen, and BLS-C Healthcare certification will be at the students own expense.
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| For more information, contact: |
Saadia Jackson-Collins, program support specialist, sjcollins@gwinnetttech.edu or 678.226.6729, Building 900 Room 1303C.
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| For admission and enrollment, contact: |
Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email HealthTeam@GwinnettTech.edu. |
| Additional Approximated Costs Associated with NAST 1100 Course |
All costs are approximated and are subject to change and will be at the student’s own expense. This does not include tuition and registration related fees charged by Gwinnett Technical College. Tuition cost can be calculated at Fees & Financial Aid .
- Immunizations - est. $200 (**must be completed within the first 2 weeks of class)
- Uniforms - ext. $30 - $60
- Background Check & Drug Screen (through Advantage Students) - est. $90 (**must be completed within the first2 weeks of class)
- State Standardized Competency Exam - $112 - $117
- CPR card - $57
- NAST 1100 Supply Fee - $50
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Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.
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