CNA Classes & Programs in Alaska
A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which can be generally categorized as a nurse's aide, helps patients in many ways, such as assisting them with personal hygiene, wound dressing or obtaining vitals. In the frontier state of Alaska, CNAs can earn approximately $38,000 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor. This is considerably more than the national average of $23,050. CNAs frequently leverage their patient and healthcare experience to advance into LPNs or even RNs.
Choosing the Best CNA Programs in Alaska
To earn their certification, CNA candidates must begin their training at an approved program offered at a community college, a technical college, or even a stand-alone CNA institute. Some high schools in Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska offer CNA training programs as well. As a result of the acute Certified Nursing Assistant shortage in the state, many nursing homes will permit CNAs to work while they attend school. For details, visit our Requirements for CNAs page.
- Program Length: Most CNA preparation programs are 6 to 10 weeks long and include in-class learnings as well as lab and clinical trainings. Community colleges that award degrees may have additional requirements when compared to career institutes.
- Program Cost: Because the demand for CNAs in Alaska is severe, many assisted living facilities will cover the CNA training costs in exchange for a commitment to work at the facility. Otherwise, the average tuition cost for a CNA program is approximately $1,800.
- Board Approved Programs: The state of Alaska requires CNA applicants to complete 60 hours of classroom and 80 hours of clinical instruction. As such, it is crucial to select a school or institute that is approved. For more information about certification, visit our CNA certification requirements in Alaska page.
- Online/In-Person Options: CNA programs are designed to be fast and intense with a lot of hands-on instruction. As such, there are a limited number of programs that offer online courses. Students in Alaska may find that they can complete at least a portion of their studies online, which may benefit those in rural communities, a large portion of the state.
CNA Classes in Alaska
To find out more about becoming a CNA in Alaska, check out our list of available classes, courses, and programs.
Anchorage, AK
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Alaska Vocational Training Center CNA Programs
| 1565 Bragaw St Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 267-9113 |
Anchorage School District- King Tech High School CNA Programs
| 2650 E. Northern Lts. Blvd Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 742-4136 |
Caregiver Training Academy CNA Programs
| 203 W 15th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 258-0535 |
University of Alaska Anchorage CNA Programs | 3211 Providence Dr Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 786-1800 |
Bethel, AK
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Bethel CNA Program CNA Programs
| 201 Akiak Dr Bethel, AK 99559 (907) 543-4500 |
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation CNA Programs
| 528 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy Bethel, AK 99559 (907) 543-6000 |
Chugiak, AK
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Chugiak - Eagle River Health Education CNA Programs
| 22424 N Birchwood Loop Chugiak, AK 99567 (907) 688-2603 |
Fairbanks, AK
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College CNA Programs
| 604 Barnette Street Rm. 401 Fairbanks, AK 99701 (907) 455-2876 |
Homer, AK
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Kachemak Bay Campus - Kenai Peninsula College - Homer CNA Programs
| 533 E. Pioneer Ave Homer, AK 99603 (907) 235-7743 |
Juneau, AK
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Juneau - University of Alaska Southeast CNA Programs
| 1415 Harbor Way Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 796-6125 |
Ketchikan, AK
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Ketchikan - University of Alaska Southeast CNA Programs
| 2600 7th Avenue Ketchikan, AK 99901 (907) 228-4537 |
Kodiak, AK
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Kodiak College CNA Programs
| 117 Benny Benson Dr Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-2805 |
Kotzebue, AK
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Kotzebue - Alaska Technical Center CNA Programs
| 843 4th St Kotzebue, AK 99752 (907) 442-3733 |
Nome, AK
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Nome - UAF Northwest Campus Norton Sound Health Corp. CNA Programs
| 400 Front St Nome, AK 99762 (907) 443-9588 |
Palmer, AK
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Alaska Job Corps CNA Programs
| 800 E Lynn Martin Dr Palmer, AK 99654 (907) 861-8808 |
Alaska Job Corps Center CNA Programs
| 800 E Lynn Martin Dr Palmer, AK 99645 (907) 861-8800 |
Matanuska-Susitna College CNA Programs
| 8295 College Dr Palmer, AK 99645 (907) 745-9774 |
Petersburg, AK
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Petersburg Medical Center CNA Programs
| 103 Fram St Petersburg, AK 99833 (907) 772-4291 |
Sitka, AK
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Sitka - University of Alaska CNA Programs | 1332 Seward Avenue Sitka, AK 99835 (907) 747-9476 |
Soldotna, AK
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Heritage Place- Kenai Peninsula College CNA Programs
| 232 Rockwell Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 252-7337 |
Valdez, AK
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Valdez - Valdez Combined Program-Providence Valdez Medical Center/Prince William Sound College CNA Programs
| 911 Meals Ave Valdez, AK 99686 (907) 834-1801 |
Wasilla, AK
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Mat-Su Career & Tech High CNA Programs | 2472 Seward Meridian Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 352-0426 |
Wrangell, AK
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Wrangell Medical Center CNA Programs
| 310 Bennett St Wrangell, AK 99929 (907) 874-7000 |
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