| Alabama has approved its own Nurse Assistant | | | | 2125 E. South Boulevard |
| Certification programs ever since Congress passed | | | | Montgomery, Alabama 3611 |
| the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act in 1987. The | | | | Phone #: (334) 288-0240 |
| law is in place so states can oversee the standards of | | | | Fax: 334-288-7171 |
| care in long-term care facilities like nursing homes. | | | | - Tuition is $1,150 and includes: |
| The Alabama Department of Health approves CNA | | | | - Five week intensive training |
| training programs throughout the state and maintains | | | | - Instruction by a qualified R.N. |
| the registry list of CNAs that are legally allowed to | | | | - 2 uniforms, 1 lab coat, 1 pair of shoes |
| work in long-term care facilities. | | | | - Watch |
| Requirements to work as a CNA in Alabama: | | | | - Stethoscope |
| - Successfully complete a state-approved training | | | | - Textbook |
| program | | | | - Fee for CNA exam |
| - Pass the CNA State Exam (both writing and skills | | | | - Background check, TB test, drug screen |
| portion) | | | | Gadsden State Community College |
| - Have a clear criminal history background check | | | | 1001 George Wallace Dr |
| Salary Average for Certified Nusing Assistant AL | | | | Gadsden, AL 35902-0227 |
| - $21,000 | | | | Phone #: (256) 549-8257 (For Nursing Assistant |
| - $10.00/hour | | | | Adviser) |
| Training program criteria in Alabama | | | | Phone #: 256-549-8200 (For general inquiries) |
| Each program will differ from the next but all programs | | | | - Two semesters of 25 credit hours |
| have to keep up with standards set by the State of | | | | - Program covers: Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy and |
| Alabama | | | | Medical Unit Clerk |
| - 75 hours of training | | | | - Only 10 student allowed per semester |
| - Classroom Learning | | | | - Cost of tuition + fees |
| - Hands-on Learning | | | | J. F. Drake State Technical College |
| Applying for reciprocity in Alabama | | | | 3421 Meridian St N |
| If an approved CNA moves to Alabama from another | | | | Huntsville, AL 35811 |
| state they must first be employed by a long-term care | | | | Phone #: 256.551.3156 (For nursing secretary) |
| facility before they can apply for reciprocity. At this | | | | Phone #: (256) 539-8161 (For general inquiries) |
| time they will be places on Alabama's registry | | | | Fax #: (256) 551-1704 |
| List of State-Approved Training Programs | | | | - 10 day program 8 hours a day |
| Below are a few training programs in the sate of | | | | - Cost $445 |
| Alabama. For a complete list of training programs | | | | Reid State Technical College |
| please refer to the Alabama Department of Public | | | | I65 and Hwy 83 |
| Health or contact them at: | | | | Evergreen, AL 36401 |
| Alabama Certified Nurse Aide Registry | | | | Phone #: 251-578-1313, extension 124 |
| Alabama Department of Public Health | | | | - Estimated cost: $2500 |
| Division of Health Care Facilities | | | | - One semester |
| The RSA Tower, Suite 600 | | | | Shelton State Community College |
| 201 Monroe Street | | | | The Martin Campus |
| Montgomery, AL 36104 | | | | 9500 Old Greensboro Road |
| Phone: (334)206-5169 | | | | Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 |
| Fax: (334)206-5219 | | | | C.A. |
| Easter Seals Central Alabama | | | | |