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Scroll down to find out more about CNA Training requirements, Testing processes, Renewal Procedures and Employment Options for your state!
Registry
AL Department of Public Health Division of Health Care Facilities The RSA Tower, Suite 600 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 206-5169 Fax: (334) 206-5219
PROMETRIC performs CNA testing in Alabama. Qualifications for testing include:
Candidate must have completed a state-approved nurse aide training program. Testing must be completed within two years of your training completion date.
CNAs in Alabama are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is $25.
The requirements for renewal are:
CNA must have worked a minimum 8 hours of work within 24 months.
Summary: $25 renewal fee
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Alabama is good. As of 2020, there are 21,840 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 7% at 2030 making it to 23,440 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 2,890.
Summary: 7% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Alabama is $32,098 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $29,254 and $35,444.
Summary: $32,098 average pay
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